Belmont University

Victoria Banks

Victoria Banks

Instructor of Songwriting

Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business

B.S., University of Toronto

Location: 34 Music Square East 310

615-460-6187
victoria.banks@belmont.edu

Biography

Victoria Banks has been called "one of the best songwriters in the business" by Nashville’sMusicRowmagazine. A CCMA Female Artist and Songwriter of the Year, her award-winning catalog includes Reba McEntire’s "I Can’t", Jessica Simpson’s Billboard record-breaking "Come On Over", Sara Evans’ double platinum "Saints & Angels", and multiple cuts on Grammy-nominated projects for Mickey Guyton (including "What Are You Gonna Tell Her") and bluegrass band Sister Sadie. Her songs have been recorded by over 100 artists including Carly Pearce, Lauren Alaina, Terri Clark, and Isaac Slade of the band The Fray. A prolific writer and performer who has released 4 self-produced albums, Victoria has toured with artists from Reba to Wynonna, plays regularly at Nashville's Bluebird Cafe and Listening Room, and her music has been featured on television shows likeNashville,American Idol, The Voice, andDancing with the Stars. She advises global brands like L’Oréal, Amex, and Pfizer as a Corporate Songwriting Consultant, serves on the MLC’s DRC Committee and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI).