Press Kit
Short Bio
A former veterinarian, Fay shifted fully to music after early retirement, studying songwriting through Berklee College of Music while learning on the job with top Wisconsin musicians. Since her 2010 debut Close To My Heart, she has released multiple full-length albums, EPs and singles, working with Grammy-nominated producers Shane Adams and Hans Christian.
Infused with atmospheric folk and symphonic rock, Fay’s songs have earned national and international recognition, including finalist honors from the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) and the Great American Song Contest. In addition to recording and co-writing projects, Fay is an active feature vocalist and musical theater performer.
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Select Accolades
- May, 2024: “Lost In You” Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Finalist “Jazz Song of the Year”
- February 2024: Bay Area Music Awards nomination for “Best Original Artist of the Year” and “Best Album of the Year”
- 2022 UK Songwriting Contest Semi-finalist in Jazz Songs: "Lost In You"
- 3.10.22 WAMI (The Wisconsin Area Music Industry) honors Rändi as one of the "female musicians who paved the way here in Wisconsin" during Women's History Month, March 2022.
- 2021 Great American Song Contest Finalist in Lyric Writing : "Innocent"
Wisconsin Area Music Industry nominee "Jazz Vocalist of the Year" (2015-2025) &"Female Vocalist of the Year" (2015, 2024, 2025)
2019 Great American Song Contest "Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting:" "Supernatural"
Just Plain Folks 2017 nominee Best Cover /Tribute CD “Close to My Heart: Love Songs & Lullabies”
For a more complete listing, visit Honors
Notable Works
“Lost In You”
By: Rändi Fay
- May, 2024: Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Finalist “Jazz Song of the Year”
- 2022: UK Songwriting Contest Semi-finalist “Jazz Songs”
"Supernatural"
by Rändi Fay & Aaron Zinsmeister
- Great American Song Contest 2019: TOP FIVE Winner "Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting:" Supernatural
Judges praised “Supernatural” for its “distinctively engaging theme, appealing lyrical imagery and smartly crafted melodic design.”
- "Best Music Video" Wildwood Film Festival 2019: Supernatural