Lannette Brasher
Lead Vocals | Acoustic Guitar
Lannette grew up in a musical family. Her father, Clifford Brasher, was the leader and fiddle player with The Brasher Brothers, honored in the Alabama Bluegrass Hall of Fame. She listened to her mom, Pat Brasher sing many of the songs chosen for show list. Her Mom also makes sure the band sounds authentic with her stage direction! The Town N' Country Jamboree was a family run show in Leeds Alabama and hosted local, regional and Grand Ole' Opry stars! Lannette pitched in at the concession, ticket booth and clean up, but her favorite was singing on the stage with friends and family. In addition to her roots in bluegrass & Country, Lannette also sings jazz, rock, and big band ballroom dance music. If she can find a dance partner, you may find her on the dance floor for a Cha Cha, Waltz,Two Step or East Coast Swing! Her sincere voice and authentic performance beautifully honors the emotion, substance, and essence of this music.
Marc Navez
Bass | Vocals
Marc Navez spent many years in the Los Angeles music scene performing at iconic West Hollywood music venues including Whisky a Go Go, The Troubadour, and The Roxy Theater. A multi-genre player, Marc’s bands have opened for Mr. Mister, Oingo Boingo, and Colin Hay of Men at Work. Marc has also toured France with French pop star, Lio. As a founding member of Birmingham band Crooked Road, Marc has recorded multiple albums and has performed at several music festivals including Birmingham’s City Stages, Mobile’s BayFest, and Huntsville’s Big Spring Jam.
John Nuckols
Drums | Vocals | Guitar | Songwriting
John Nuckols has performed alongside legendary figures like Cleve Eaton (Bass for Count Basie), Tommy Stewart, Jonthan Callins (trumpet for Stevie Wonder, Sun Ra), and contributed extra percussion for the Alabama Symphony. His versatile talents extend to collaborations with Hotel, Ellis Marsalis, Lew Soloff (trumpet for Blood, Sweat & Tears), the saxophonist Lou Marini and Carnegie Hall alongside Christian singer Amy Drinkwater. His dedication to his craft is evident in his studies with Alan Dawson the percussionist for Dave Brubeck. We are fortunate to have John as drummer, guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist and one of the founding members of Rose Colored Glasses.
Roy Strickland
Pedal Steel Guitar | Band Historian
Roy began his musical journey when he was 8 years old and by 12, he was performing on weekly local radio shows with country and bluegrass bands. At 14, he became the lead guitar player for Midnight Cowboys and later went on to join The Travelers. Roy has opened for Emmy Lou Harris, Mickey Gilley, Chubby Checker, and Roy Orbison. His skills as a guitarist and steel guitar player payed for him to attend Auburn University where he earned a bachelors in Accounting. He built a successful accounting and tax practice with his wife, Nita, and has continued to play with numerous bands. Now semi-retired from accounting, Roy brings his wealth of talent to Rose Colored Glasses.
Michel Swann
Lead Guitar
Michael Swann is a guitarist, artist, and all-around creative based in Birmingham, Alabama. After earning his BFA in from Birmingham-Southern College in the ’80s, he hit the road with rock bands Mars Electric and Wayne, spending years touring, recording, and sharpening his sound — equal parts grit, groove, and good taste. As a longtime studio guitarist, Swann knows how to bring just the right touch to a track. In Rose Colored Glasses, his lead work leans into melody and mood, giving the band’s vintage country sound its edge and shimmer. He also plays with Old City Champs and somehow still finds time to make fine art and custom pinstriping.
In 2021, he opened Gallery VOX in Tarrant, Alabama — a space where his visual work lives and breathes alongside that of other local artists. Whether he’s got a brush or a guitar in hand, Swann keeps it cool, keeps it honest, and always keeps it interesting.
Lisa Lynn McCoy
Keys | Vocals
Lisa Lynn McCoy brings keys and high heavenly harmony to the band. As first cousin to Lannette, she also grew up singing with the family band, church, bluegrass festivals and on the front porch. You can’t get any better than blood harmony! She inherited a profound appreciation for the roots of country and bluegrass music, which she seamlessly weaves into the fabric of Rose Colored Glasses' vintage sound.
Alabama native Lannette Brasher, founder and lead singer of the Alabama-based traditional country band Rose Colored Glasses, has been nominated for Vocalist of the Year in the Traditional/Classic Country category at the prestigious Josie Music Awards for the second consecutive year.
In addition to Lannette’s individual nomination, two original songs by Rose Colored Glasses have also been nominated for Josie Music Awards. The songs were selected from more than 20,000 entries, marking an extraordinary achievement for the band and its original music.
Lannette’s second Vocalist of the Year nomination recognizes her powerful voice, heartfelt storytelling and continued dedication to preserving the spirit of classic country music. As the creative force behind Rose Colored Glasses, she has earned a loyal following through the band’s blend of timeless country sounds and compelling original songs.
“It’s an incredible honor to be recognized for the second year among so many talented artists who are keeping traditional country music alive. Having two of our original songs nominated from more than 20,000 entries makes this year especially meaningful,” Lannette said. “This music is a part of who I am. I grew up in Vandiver, Alabama, where my dad, Clifford Brasher, and the whole family learned to make music. The Brasher Brothers are now members of the Alabama Bluegrass Hall of Fame, and I’m grateful to continue this legacy of music.”
The Josie Music Awards is one of the largest independent music award shows in the world, celebrating excellence in independent music across all genres. Winners will be announced during the annual awards ceremony this fall at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.
For more information about Lannette Brasher and Rose Colored Glasses, visit www.rosecoloredglassesmusic.com.
Tickets to the awards ceremony are available at www.josiemusicawards.com.
