Emily Poe

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Emily Stumler (née Poe), known by fans as Emily Poe, is an American musician and attorney, most known for being Taylor Swift's former fiddle player.[1]

Music career[edit]

At age 6, Stumler began taking violin lessons.[2] She attended Floyd Central High School and played in her school's orchestra. Stumler moved to Nashville to attend college and audition for country groups.[3]

Work with Swift[edit]

Stumler was hired by Swift, in the early stages of Swift's career, following a successful fiddle audition for her band. In 2006, Stumler lived on a tour bus with Swift and her mom, Andrea Swift, and performed around the US and Canada.[2][4][5] Stumler performed with Swift at the CMA Fest, at the Grand Ole Opry, and on talk shows.[6][7] She appeared in Swift's music videos, “I’m Only Me When I’m With You” and “Our Song”.[7][8][9]

Law career[edit]

While in Swift's band, Stumler sat for, and passed, the LSAT, which prompted her to quit touring and enroll in law school at the University of Tennessee.[6] Stumler is the chief deputy prosecuting attorney for Harrison County, Indiana. She specializes in cases involving violence against children.[3]

Personal life[edit]

In 2011, Stumler (née Poe) married Eli Stumler and took his last name.[2] They have three children. One of their daughters plays the fiddle.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Turner, Brock E. W. "She was with Taylor Swift for her first No. 1, now she's a county prosecutor in Indiana". News – Indiana Public Media. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  2. ^ a b c Allman, April (2017-08-07). "Turning Point: From Taylor Swift's Band to a Courtroom". Today's Woman. Archived from the original on 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  3. ^ a b c Sutter, Chris (2022-01-25). "Southern Indiana prosecuting attorney remembers her days on stage as Taylor Swift's fiddle player". WDRB. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  4. ^ "On Tour with Tay Tay | What is it like to perform with one of the world's biggest stars? For Emily Poe Stumler, she knows all the ins and outs of the life of a popstar, after..." Today Extra. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  5. ^ Spencer, Liv (2010). Taylor Swift: Every Day Is a Fairytale. ECW Press. p. 28. ISBN 978-1550229318.
  6. ^ a b "Agency Profile: Emily Poe". The Swift Agency. 2011-05-15. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  7. ^ a b K, Kelly (2022-01-27). "Taylor Swift's Former Fiddle Player Is Now A Southern Indiana Prosecutor". 99.7 DJX. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  8. ^ Taylor Swift - Our Song, archived from the original on 2023-07-11, retrieved 2023-07-11
  9. ^ Taylor Swift - I'm Only Me When I'm With You, archived from the original on 2023-07-11, retrieved 2023-07-11

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