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Susan Rose

Lighting Designer

Susan Rose was pursuing her singing career in Nashville when she landed her first lighting gig at the city's legendary Opryland venue. Fast forward nearly 31 years, and the Recording Arts grad is now a highly sought-after lighting designer, director, and programmer who has toured with Melissa Etheridge, Jewel, Hank Williams Jr., John Berry, Ringo Starr, Louise Mandrell, and others. Her reputation around the city led to her first offer to go out on the road, with country veteran Louise Mandrell. From there, Susan found her footing in touring, leading to other big opportunities, including television specials like the Stellar Awards and the Freddy Awards, major productions at attractions such as Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Dollywood, and a professional relationship with Ringo Starr for 19 years. She has since moved on to touring with rock 'n' roll legend Melissa Etheridge in 2021 and is still currently touring with her full time.

Susan's own country music career has seen success too – she's self-produced a pair of albums, several music videos, played shows around the world, and reached number one on the ReverbNation country charts.

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Credits:
Melissa Etheridge, Ringo Starr, Jewel, Alabama, Hank Williams, Jr., Louise Mandrell, Disney's Hollywood Studios, SeaWorld, Dollywood, the Alabama Theatre, NCL, RCCL, Celebrity Cruises

Graduation Year:
1989

Singing led to my lighting career, but then lighting has actually led me full circle back to music.”
—Susan Rose
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