Deanna Smith Scotland decided she wanted to be a singer when she was eight years old. Growing up in a house that was filled with music, she learned to appreciate and love a wide range of singers and songs. She was in fact the only kid in her sixth grade class who knew the words to more than one of Nat "King" Cole's songs and maintains that while it made her a better musician it did not help her win the sixth grade popularity contest.Deanna sang all through high school and into college, and spent a number of years in her church choir before picking up a microphone and later a guitar. She made her professional debut with Milwaukee based celtic band "Free Whiski", and later joined "Mystery Train" where she honed her skills singing rock-n-roll and blues.In 1998, she met a drummer in a bar (who hasn't?) and set off down a new road. Celtic Rock band "Jiggernaut" was formed in 1999, with Deanna as the female lead vocalist. In 2002, she moved from Milwaukee to Fort Worth Texas, where in addition to performing with Jiggernaut, she re-formed "Free Whiski" as an Americana/Folk band. She continues to amaze audiences with her skills not only as a vocalist, but also as a songwriter.
