Meet Trannie Anderson
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On a routine morning in Nashville, fourth generation Waco local Trannie Stevens Anderson was songwriting with her friends Dallas and Lainey Wilson when “Heart Like a Truck” was born.
“The songs and encounters that have lead to the most life- changing events for me have felt like normal, everyday moments,” Trannie said. “I try to be faithful in every single moment since I never know which ones are going to be bigger and more important than I ever dreamed possible.”
In September, Trannie won the NSAI Song of the Year award for “Heart Like a Truck.” She was also nominated for the CMA Song of the Year award.
“The chances of ever winning Song of the Year are so slim because there are so many amazing songs coming out of Nashville every year,” Trannie said. “Performing on the historic and iconic Ryman Auditorium stage alongside my best friend Dallas with my family, friends and the biggest country stars in Nashville in attendance is something I’ll never forget.”
Trannie’s love for songwriting began in Waco when she was only seven years old, sitting at her family’s piano. As she began writing songs, her first teachers were local musicians and worship leaders — Gary Rhodes and Chris Wommack.
“Texas really impacted my songwriting and the perspective I craft from,” Trannie said. “I love how family-oriented, grounded and kind the Waco community is. I’m proud to call it my hometown because it taught me to appreciate the simple joys in life. Waco is full of good people who work hard, treat others right and love Jesus.”
Trannie attended Midway High School and began studying entrepreneurship at Baylor University in 2011. She spent the next four years starting a band, releasing music and performing locally at Common Grounds, After Dark and other campus events. After graduating in 2015, she moved to Nashville to pursue music full- time, where Lainey Wilson became one of her first friends.
“Music made me feel known and understood when I listened to it,” Trannie said. “I craved creating it myself and helping other people feel that way. Writing a song is like making an imprint of your own heart and showing it to someone else in hopes that it might make theirs a little more whole. It’s truly a sacred process and the right idea with the right people on the right day can legitimately change the world.”
Trannie signed with Sony Music Publishing in 2018, allowing her to connect, grow and rise up with the next generation of Nashville artists, producers and songwriters. She has written with and for artists like Dan + Shay, Cole Swindell, Gabby Barrett, Nate Smith, Reba, Pentatonix, Meghan Trainor and Lauren Alaina.
“I’m grateful to do what I love for a living, to love an amazing man who inspires me, for the fellow dreamer and cheerleader I have in my mom, for the best friends, and a platform to encourage others to chase their
dreams,” Trannie said. “Even on the hard days, I know I’m lucky. I sense that the Lord has me right where I need to be.”
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