Ella Imogene Stevens, known by her stage name Imogene, is an Americana singer-songwriter based in North Carolina. Her music is influenced by bluegrass, country, folk, jazz, and rock traditions. Imogene’s repertoire of original music includes slower folky ballads, but mostly some get on your feet country rock tunes!

Imogene's musical journey began at the age of five when she started taking piano lessons with Charlotte NC’s local music education non-profit, Arts+. It wasn’t long before she was composing her own songs, from there her love for songwriting only grew; at 15, she recorded her first album of 16 songs. On her 16th birthday, At her album release show with the Evening Muse, Imogene raised over $3,000 that was donated in full to Arts+. 

Imogene's artistic growth continued in North Carolina until the summer of her junior year, when she attended summer camp at Interlochen Center for the Arts. From there she was accepted into Interlochen’s prestigious arts academy program, where she finished high school, majoring in music and honing her songwriting skills. There, she grew a strong foundation in music theory and performance, working alongside peers and mentors who helped develop her skills; at Interlochen Imogene sharpened her abilities on the piano and guitar, and learned the drums and electric bass. Imogene is currently working on recording and producing her second album, with singles that can be found now on any streaming platform.

Imogene believes strongly in the power of live music to unite and connect people, creating and strengthening communities through shared experiences. This belief drove her to, at just 16 years old, take the bold step of founding her first band; in Dust Box Band (not to be confused with her current band, Box Car), Imogene acted as the band leader. She went on to book, manage and lead the group on a two-week East Coast tour; the four songwriters traveled from South Carolina to New York City, playing eleven shows. This entrepreneurial spirit and leadership have been integral to her musical ventures, setting the stage for her goals to continue a career of live performance.

Imogene references her biggest musical inspirations as being iconic artists like Paul Simon, Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, and Brandi Carlile. Her many live performances have led her to the opportunity to share the stage with notable artists such as Futurebirds, Fireside Collective, Dar Williams, Rett Madison, and Joshua Davis. 

Most recently, Imogene lead her second band, Imogene and the Box Car Band. They first hit the road in late June 2025; traveling throughout the Virginia, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and Georgia, the talented young musicians create interesting takes on classic songs with fresh vocal harmonies and new instrumental arrangements, in addition to a long list of original music by Imogene.

Imogene attends the University of Georgia studying music and business. GO DAWGS!!

When she’s not making music, Imogene enjoys hiking, attending church events, mountain climbing, and scrapbooking—activities that allow her to connect with nature and unwind. Imogene attributes achievements and drive to her family, and her father in particular, whose support and enthusiasm have made all of her many accomplishments possible.