1991–1994 | The Eads Trio | Palm Beach County, Florida

Misti began her professional music journey as lead vocalist and alto harmony singer with The Eads Trio, a country and gospel vocal group performing throughout the Palm Beach area of Florida.

These early years helped develop her live performance skills, vocal harmony work, stage presence, and audience engagement.

1994–1995 | Return to Oklahoma

After returning to Oklahoma, Misti served as a featured church soloist for approximately one year, continuing to grow as a vocalist and performer.

1995–2000 | Contemporary Worship & Black Gospel Ministry

Misti joined a multicultural church known for contemporary worship and Black gospel music, serving on the praise team for five years.

During this period, she developed skills in worship leadership, gospel vocal styling, harmony arrangements, and ensemble performance.

Notable appearances included shared events featuring:

• Fred Hammond
• Andraé Crouch

2002 | Oklahoma Music Community

Misti began working with local Oklahoma musicians as a harmony vocalist, performing in clubs, bars, and local venues. She developed a reputation as a reliable and skilled vocalist within the Oklahoma music community.

2003 | Harmony Vocalist for Marci Mitchell

After being recommended to a Nashville promoter seeking harmony singers for country artist Marci Mitchell, Misti learned original material within three days and performed two professional shows at the Diamond Ballroom.

She also participated in artist meet-and-greets and autograph sessions, further establishing her reputation as a dependable professional vocalist.

2003–2007 | Oklahoma Live Music Circuit

Misti partnered with an Oklahoma guitarist whose father had performed with George Strait. Together, they performed throughout Oklahoma at clubs, festivals, and regional venues.

These years helped her build a regional audience through consistent live performance and collaborations with Oklahoma artists and musicians.

2004 | Songwriting Milestone: “In Your Heart”

Misti wrote “In Your Heart,” the song that would later lead to professional recording opportunities and a recording contract.

2008–2010 | Featured Solo Artist

During this period, Misti shifted away from regular weekend gigging and performed as a featured artist and guest vocalist while continuing to write original material.

She also navigated significant personal challenges, including severe autoimmune health issues and caring for her youngest child through major medical challenges, including surgery during infancy.

2010 | Professional Breakthrough: “In Your Heart”

Misti independently recorded “In Your Heart,” which was later shared with an A&R representative and led to a recording contract offer from TMG.

2010 | BMI Membership

Misti joined BMI as a professional songwriter and began formally registering original works and collecting performance royalties.

2010 | Full Sail University

Misti enrolled in the Music Business Bachelor’s Degree Program at Full Sail University, studying music publishing, copyright administration, artist management, music marketing, entertainment law, and music entrepreneurship.

2010–2013 | TMG Recording Artist

Following industry interest generated by “In Your Heart,” Misti signed a recording contract with TMG. She continued songwriting, recording, artist development, and professional recording activities.

2010–2013 | Creative Collaborations

Misti composed music for two songs written by author and songwriter Bill Borders.

She also collaborated with filmmaker Diana Oliver on the development of a documentary project based on her life and musical journey. The project was discontinued following Oliver’s unexpected passing.

2010–2014 | Blues Community Involvement

Misti recorded backing vocals on two original blues recordings for Shawna LaRee and performed at regional blues venues and events.

She also performed for approximately four years with the Shadowman Blues Project as a lead and harmony vocalist, including regular performances at the OCU Jazz Lab, blues festivals, and private events.

2010–2013 | Vocalese Vocal Studio

Misti founded and operated Vocalese Vocal Studio, providing vocal instruction, music theory education, performance coaching, and artist mentoring.

2010–2013 | Raines Ministries

Misti served on the Board of Directors for Raines Ministries, helping establish music education opportunities for underserved youth.

Through this work, she assisted in providing free music lessons and instruments to children from low-income families. Vocalese also participated as a source of vocal and music theory instruction.

2013 | Major Life Transition

In 2013, Misti chose artistic independence and family priorities over relocation and career expansion opportunities. She paused her Full Sail University studies one semester before graduation.

2013 | Personal Safety Relocation

Following a serious personal safety situation involving stalking, threats, and vandalism, Misti relocated for the protection of herself and her family and stepped away from public promotion and visibility.

2013–2023 | Private Creative Period

During her time away from public music promotion, Misti continued writing original songs, singing, and serving in church worship ministry while focusing on family, personal safety, and private creative development.

2015 | Stage Production: “Down Memory Lane”

Misti was cast in Down Memory Lane, a live theatrical tribute production presented by Stage 7 Entertainment, where she portrayed Karen Carpenter.

She performed “(They Long to Be) Close to You” and “Rainy Days and Mondays.”

2025 | The Return

After nearly a decade away from public music promotion, Misti faced a choice: walk away from music entirely or return to the work she loved most.

She chose to return.

2025 | Right Where I Belong Project

Misti began development of Right Where I Belong, an autobiographical EP documenting her journey from 2010 through 2026.

The project combined earlier works with newly written material to create a cohesive musical memoir.

2026 | Single Releases

Misti released the following singles:

• Right Where I Belong
• Dusty Roads
• Still My Baby Blues
• I Became
• Enough
• Rhythm Of The Breeze

June 19, 2026 | Right Where I Belong EP Release

Misti released Right Where I Belong, a musical memoir documenting a journey through professional success, adversity, family responsibilities, personal growth, and artistic renewal.

Track Listing:

• Right Where I Belong
• Dusty Roads
• Still My Baby Blues
• I Became
• Enough
• Rhythm Of The Breeze
• In Your Heart
• Raining On Me

The inclusion of “In Your Heart” and “I Became” intentionally bookends the story, representing the beginning of Misti’s professional recording career and the wisdom gained through the years that followed.

Current Project | Unclassified EP

UNCLASSIFIED is a work that Misti calls the reflection of who she really is. The fusion of Southern sounds manifesting as Americana Rock and Americana Soul which seamlessly integrates driving bass, singing electric guitar and harmonica textures.

This EP is being released one single at a time with the full album release date to be determined.