“Burn the Bed” Performance at Heart of the Gulch | Tristan McIntosh

Nashville native Tristan McIntosh delivers a special performance of “Burn the Bed” filmed inside the Heart of the Gulch studio in Nashville, Tennessee.

A singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has been making music since childhood, Tristan brings an emotional, soulful delivery to “Burn the Bed,” showcasing the voice and musicianship that have taken her from American Idol to some of Nashville's most iconic stages.

Nashville singer-songwriter Tristan McIntosh delivers a soulful live performance of “Burn the Bed” for Heart of the Gulch.

From Nashville Native to National Television

Tristan began training as a musician at just four years old, eventually becoming accomplished on piano, guitar, bass and trumpet.

At only 15, she became a finalist on American Idol, introducing her voice to a national audience. Since then, she's continued developing her own identity as an artist, drawing inspiration from artists including Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and Dolly Parton.

Tristan McIntosh showcases her vocals and musicianship while performing “Burn the Bed” during her Heart of the Gulch studio session.

Her journey has included performances at the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium and Bonnaroo, along with sharing stages with artists including Darius Rucker and Mickey Guyton.

Watch Tristan McIntosh Perform “Burn the Bed”

Watch Tristan McIntosh perform “Burn the Bed” live inside the Heart of the Gulch studio in Nashville, TN.

For more from Tristan McIntosh, watch her full Heart of the Gulch interview with host Tony Mendoza, where she discusses growing up in Nashville, American Idol, her musical influences and building her own identity as a singer-songwriter.

Heart of the Gulch is a Nashville-based interview and live performance series hosted by Tony Mendoza, featuring country artists, singer-songwriters and emerging voices from Music City and beyond.