She Is The Music

About Ariana Hodes

Hey, we’re Ariana Hodes and Cassandra Bailey-Langjahr (aka The Longest Year). We met in Nashville in 2016, and have collaborated since through covid, masters degrees, and cross-state moves. Finally back together in one place, (Cincinnati), we’re working on the release of our first studio-recorded EP, Multiple Exposures. What a time to be alive!

Current Working Location

(Available to tour full time.)

Links to work

http://Www.arianahodesandthelongestyear.com

Work experience

Ariana's Skills

Live

Artist
Singer
Touring Musician

Venue Type Experience

Club
Theatre/PAC

Musician

Artist
Performer
Singer
Studio Musician
Touring Musician

Songwriting

Co-Writer
Lyricist
Songwriter

Ariana's Genres

Country
Folk
Indie Rock
Pop

Ariana's Experience

Ariana— I’ve been singing and performing my whole life—I’m the daughter of musicians so it’s in my blood. I have a BA in Musical Theater, and an MA in Arts Entrepreneurship. Cassie—has loved music her whole life. Grew up in the church choir world, and still enjoy singing with the May Festival Chorus here in Cincy. I have a BFA in Music and a MA in Liturgical Chant and Composition. I have been writing and performing songs as The Longest Year since 2012.

She Is The Music PresentsWomen Sharing the Spotlight

On behalf of She Is The Music, it is with great pleasure that we recognize the below women for their extraordinary contributions to the music industry at our inaugural Women Sharing The Spotlight cocktail event.

Women Sharing The Spotlight is founded in the ethos that when we make more space for each other, when we bring more women into the room, we create a vibrant spirit and ecosystem of mentorship, growth and opportunity -- together. This is a unique event for industry leaders to not only converge and celebrate -- but to share their platforms, their voices, and their strength with one another and with the next generations of women forging the path ahead.

The list has been selected by our advisory council as one of 50 exceptional women to be celebrated for your 20+ years of remarkable achievement, contribution and impact in music.

Rooted in the conviction that 'We Are Stronger Together', we have asked each honoree to nominate another woman they admire to share the spotlight.

Women Sharing The Spotlight is envisioned as an annual celebration, creating a platform to elevate and empower women who are shaping the future of music.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 50 HONOREES:

Alexandra Lioutikoff

Alison Smith

Amanda Marks

Ann Mincieli

Barbara Cane

Beth Matthews

Carianne Marshall

Carole Kinzel

Cyndi Forman

Desiree Perez

Dina LaPolt

Ebonie Ward

Gail Mitchell

Geni Lincoln

Golnar Khosrowshahi

Heather Kolker

Jen McDaniels

Jenna Park Adler

Jennifer Knoepfle

Jenifer Mallory

Jennifer Justice

Jocelyn Cooper

Joi Brown

Julie Hurwitz

Julie Swidler

Katie Welle

Lila Gerson

Lori Feldman

Lou Taylor

Lucy Dickins

Luke Burland

Melissa Miller Ormond

Michele Anthony

Michele An

Michele Bernstein

Natalia Nataskin

Nicole George Middleton

Nicole Wyskoarko

Phylicia Fant

Sam Kirby Yoh

Samantha Saturn

Stephanie Shim

Sullina Ong

Susan Genco

Sylvia Rhone

Tammy Hurt

Theola Borden

Tina Davis

Vivien Lewit

Wendy Goldstein

Yvette Noel Schure

HONOREE EVENT COMMITTEE:

Alexis Giles

Ali Harnell

Carolyn Williams

Jacqueline Saturn

Jeanine McLean

Jessica Letkemann

Jody Gerson

Kelly Chappel

Kirdis Postelle

Madison Anglin

Marcie Allen

Michelle Yablans

Mo Rhim

Nazanin Fatemian

Nicole Onufrey

Samii Carpintero

Stacey Portnoy

Also Honoring Gracie Abrams and Her Team of Women

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