Sammy Rae grew up in a small Connecticut town where she attended an all-girls Catholic high school but that's just about where the conventional upbringing stops. Sammy realized that New York City -- specifically, Brooklyn -- was the place she needed to be. The Big City in all its spectacular diversity gave Sammy the platform and permission to be who she wanted to be and to explore her own personal growth and professional aspirations. Sammy has since crafted an amazing career with her band Sammy Rae & The Friends, who are known for their high energy, feel-good music and live shows. But it doesn't stop there -- Sammy is a vocal supporter of inclusivity in all its forms. Her shows are all about "inclusion through normalcy," where Sammy and the band, who all come from diverse personal and musical backgrounds, come together to create a safe space where fans and music lovers can express oneself freely and without judgment. Sammy's commitment to this goal is unwavering and her vocal chops are simply extraordinary. It's a potent combination which Sammy absolutely nails! Learn more about Sammy Rae on this week's episode of Roadcase!