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Samantha Rae (aka Samantha Ra Sargent, Samantha Ra Pellerin) (born April 23, 1987) is an American country music singer-songwriter. In 2017,

Samantha began performing as a lead vocalist and front person for local bands in the New England music scene. In 2022, Samantha began her career as a solo artist and singer-songwriter and performed regularly throughout the New England region as "Samantha Rae" in both a full band and acoustic configurations. In 2023, Samantha released an independent holiday single titled "All My Love for Christmas". Samantha is currently working with on an independent debut country album which is due to be finished at Abbey Road Studios in London and is expected to be released in June of 2024. Samantha co-manages all aspects of the Samantha Rae brand and business with her business and songwriting partner Jay DellIsola (aka Anthony DellIsola).

Influences Samantha's musical style is rooted in country music, but also incorporates elements of pop, rhythm & blues, soul, contemporary and classic country music. In describing Rae, she’s like trying to catch lightning in a bottle. She’s powerful, electric, and to be honest, a little challenging to contain! Watching Rae perform on stage can be intense, exhilarating, and inspiring all at the same time. She’s got an endearing grin and personality that makes people feel good about themselves and you immediately get a sense that you’ve known her for years. And Rae delivers the lyrics to her heartfelt songs with honestly and maturity that is well beyond her years.



Personal life Samantha spends her days at a horse stable in southern New Hampshire where she tends to championship American Saddlebred horses and teaches her clients how to ride. Samantha devotes much of her life to the things that matter the most, her family, her friends, a daily routine at the stable, and her music.

Philanthropy Samantha is a caring and active philanthropist. Samantha and partner Jay co-founded the Country Women Cancer Fund (countrywomencancerfund.org) and together they organize events in partnership with The Jimmy Fund, Boston radio personality Carolyn Kruse, and legendary recording and touring drummer Sandy Gennaro, to raise awareness and needed funds for programs at the Susan F. Smith Center for Women’s Cancer at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston Massachusetts. Their annual Country Women events are supported by fans, volunteers and sponsors including exclusive radio partner Country 102.5 FM. The annual fundraising gala is one of the highlights of each year and has been hosted in both Boston Massachusetts and Nashville Tennessee.

Discography Holiday single All My Love for Christmas (Pellerin-DellIsola) (2023)