Theater star and Nashville recording artist RACHEL POTTER – best known for appearances on Fox TV’s “The X Factor” and the Broadway musicals The Addams Family and Evita – has signed with the innovative new label Joy Machine Records for her upcoming album Stages. The label will release her album in streaming and digital formats and on CD on Friday, May 16. Stages, produced by David Wise, is a curated collection of reimagined Broadway classics, showcasing Rachel’s roots in musical theater and her passion for reinterpreting these iconic songs with full symphonic arrangements. An exciting full throttle listening experience that feels both classic and contemporary, Stages embraces recent stage musicals whose songs aren’t often hard outside the context of the show.
Three singles from Stages have already been released: “Come What May / The I Love You Song,” a mashup from Moulin Rouge! and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, featuring Omar Cardona and Marty Thomas; “Pulled,” which Rachel sang on Broadway in The Addams Family; and “My Days,” written by Ingrid Michaelson for the Broadway musical The Notebook.˜
RACHEL POTTER – the acclaimed Broadway star and accomplished Nashville Recording artist – has been recognized by US Weekly as “One to Watch” and praised by The Hollywood Reporter for her “crystalline vocals.” With a successful career in both musical theater and country music, Rachel has showcased her talent on stages of all sizes.
Rachel’s impressive resume includes her turn as the ever “popular” Glinda understudy on the National Tour of Wicked. Next, she made her Broadway debut as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family, where she shared the stage with Bebe Neuwirth and Brooke Shields as Morticia. She then went on to originate the role of the Mistress in the Tony Award-nominated revival of Evita, alongside Ricky Martin and Michael Cerveris. Her standout performance on the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the production, singing the poignant song “Another Suitcase in Another Hall,” further solidified her place in the Broadway community.
Transitioning from Broadway to Nashville, Rachel pursued her passion for country music and achieved success as a Top 12 finalist on season three of Fox TV’s “The X Factor.” Her audition with her version of Queen’s "Somebody to Love" earned international praise, and continues to amass millions of views since the season aired. The song is featured on her solo album, Not So Black and White, which showcases her unique artistry, songwriting, and musical style. Her music videos have been featured on “CMT” and “Entertainment Tonight,” and she has garnered attention from publications such as Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Huff Post.
Rachel has been featured as a guest soloist with many symphony orchestras all over the world, including the Dallas Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Utah Symphony, among many others. She and fellow country artist, Patrick Thomas, have been celebrating the past icons of country music in their pops symphony show, “Country Legends,” for the past 10 years.
Stay connected with Rachel on social media @therachelpotter.
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