So excited to be a part of this fabulous program… Stay tuned for the Emmy® winning Montana PBS series, “11th & Grant with Eric Funk,” featuring my band, Elana Hayden and the Sugar Daddies. With Mike Leslie (bass), Jeff Troxel…
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Vocalist. Performer. Songwriter. Session Singer.
*** NEWS FLASH ***
CHECK OUT ELANA HAYDEN AND THE SUGAR DADDIES ON THE EMMY® WINNING SERIES “11th & GRANT with ERIC FUNK” on MONTANA PBS.
If you missed the episode when it aired on APRIL 30, 2026, you can now stream it from anywhere in the world!
https://watch.montanapbs.org/show/11th-and-grant/
Elana Hayden is a versatile and seasoned vocalist who has written, recorded, produced, and licensed numerous songs, jingles and voiceovers for TV, film, radio, and video. She has appeared and/or recorded with Bernard Purdie (Aretha Franklin), Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel), Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors), Jon Herington (Steely Dan), and Richie Cannata (Billy Joel), to name a few.
As a session singer, Elana recorded demos for Warner Chappell Music, was a member of several groups, both as a lead and background vocalist, recording and releasing songs in the U.S. and abroad. She has enjoyed success with her debut album, “Carry You Home” and her voice and music can be heard on various forms of media across the globe.
A native New Yorker, Elana recently relocated from the Big Apple to Big Sky Country and now splits her time between New York and Montana. Elana is thrilled to be performing in fabulous venues with seasoned musicians around her new stomping ground both as a solo artist and with her band, “Elana Hayden & The Sugar Daddies.” She loves bringing her passion for music and love of jazz and the Great American Songbook to audiences of all ages! Her goal is to engage, educate, empower, enlighten, entertain, and enrich lives - through music!
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Singin' & Swingin' with JK & the Northern Lights!
Jack Klein for an unforgettable evening singing with JK and the Northern Lights Swing Band - the coolest cats in town! Feat. Jack Klein, Mike Leslie, Matthew Devitt, Alex Nauman, Scott Jeppesen, Sam Woodis, John J. Roberts, Monte Nickles, Shay…
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Thank You, Ten Sleep, WY!
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Elana on Montana PBS series "11th & Grant with Eric Funk"
There are truly not enough words to express my thanks and gratitude to the amazing Eric Funk and the entire 11th & Grant team! Here’s a sneak peek of us in the studio taping an episode for this Emmy®…
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Back in the Saddle!
HAPPY SUMMER!!!
It's been a while since I posted anything on my blog, but life has been good and busy - and I hope it's the same for you. :-)
Since relocating to beautiful Montana, I've been performing all over…
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Happy New Year from Big Sky Country!
This past September, this native New Yorker moved to Montana! It's been an amazing adventure and I've been settling in to my new digs and meeting great musicians. I'm beyond thankful to be making music in beautiful Big Sky Country…
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Album Release!
DROPPED 12.31.21
Heartfelt thanks to the following fabulous friends who contributed their time and talent to this project. I love you all beyond words!
#debutalbum #laboroflove #blessed #thankful
Happy June!
Summer is just around the corner and I'm hoping to release some tracks from my album very soon. It's been a long process - but a labor of love. I can't wait to share it with you. <3
Season's Greetings!
Wishing everyone a wonderful and very happy holiday season! xoxo
Happy Thanksgiving!
So much to be thankful for...
Wishing you a wonderful, relaxing and very happy holiday! xoxo
Wishing you a wonderful, relaxing and very happy holiday! xoxo