Nashville’s GRANVILLE AUTOMATIC, led by songwriters Elizabeth Elkins and Vanessa Olivarez, are one of the most celebrated and unique alt country bands working today. The pair focuses on cinematic story songs and has released four concept albums, including the new Tiny Televisions, a companion piece to their first book, Hidden History of Music Row. The book was named the Best Book of the year by No Depression while the album includes songs inspired by Music City’s lost history. The band has appeared on PBS’ Sun Studio Sessions and on Ditty TV. Their songwriting has been praised by The New York Times, USA Today, Bitter Southerner, The Tennessean and American Songwriter. Rolling Stone Country called them one of the best things heard at the Americana Music Festival. The two combine their love of rock and roll and traditional country storytelling for a sound that is as compelling as it is unique.
 
“Tightly wound rock and roll nestles together with shimmering pop and proud country music." — Craig Havighurst, WMOT
 
“Amazingly cinematic and gorgeously picturesque alt-country songs. An accomplished narrative that avoids maudlin melodrama and revels in an emotional weight that extends through the centuries.” — American Songwriter ​
 
“Vivid and often haunting, with lyrical precision honed by decades on the job. The songs are pure emotion, and the sentiment is evergreen.” — The Tennessean
 
They are accomplished songwriters outside of Granville Automatic, having penned songs and singles for Wanda Jackson, Angaleena Presley, Sugarland, Billy Currington, Kira Isabella, Ruby Boots among others.