Rachel Novak

Rachel Novak was born in Kingsport, TN to Jim and Julie Novak. She began her career in the Atlanta and Nashville areas focused on acting with several student films and pilots at the young age of 8. Through continued training and her Nashville agent Darlene McDowell, Rachel's opportunities continued to grow. Soon she turned to her true passion --- singing. The Riverbend festival stage in Chattanooga TN would be a turning point in her career. At the age of 11, Rachel began working with Karen Alayne from Fireball Music. Karen had trained and helped Lauren Alaina secure her spot in American Idol history by placing second. Karen noted the first time she met Rachel that she was not just a singer but also a performer. Rachel would for the next 4 years perform at numerous pageants, festivals, and events across southeastern US including singing the National Anthem at sporty events. While expanding her career to hip hop dancing in the Atlanta area with local choreographers, Carl and Natassia Harris, Rachel continued developing her voice with Jan Smith Studios. Mama Jan, as she is affectionately called, is known for helping expand Usher's career and helping start Justin Bieber's career. She is known as one of the nations best vocal coaches and currently works with other top acts like The Band Perry, Drake, and Matchbox 20. As for acting, appearances on Lifetime's "Kim of Queens" and a web-series titled "The Diva Mom", has kept Rachel busy along with way. In 2014, Rachel alongside her parents packed up their bags and moved to California. While in California, Rachel has worked with vocal trainers Ametria Dock and Judith Morgan. Rachel works closely with Grammy-nominated writer and producer, Brandon "Blue" Hamilton, as well as vocal trainer & songwriter, Karen Alayne, to help complete her own product. She is working on various video and recording projects and released two original songs in 2016, which can be downloaded or streamed from any of your favorite streaming sites!