What do you get when you cross Carrie Underwood with Carrie Bradshaw?

The Vanity Belles, a New York-based music act making waves on the local scene.

Both Carrie Welling and Jessi Rae Waltz grew up in musical families, so it comes as no surprise that the duo joined forces a year and a half ago. Making a name for themselves in the New York music scene, the band’s self titled EP garnered a mention on iTunes as a New and Noteworthy release earlier this year.

A blend of country roots and city influences, the Vanity Belles define their music as Cosmo-Country. Welling said the initial vision for the band was to be a crossover country act in New York embodied by two small town girls with big city dreams.

“If you combine Carrie Underwood, Carrie Bradshaw and Carrie Welling of the Vanity Belles than you will understand Cosmo-Country,” Waltz said.

“It’s like Dolly Parton wears Diesel,” Welling added.

For my complete article, visit CBS. Be sure to catch The Vanity Bells live tonight at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 1.