Solo showcase: The dynamic Macey Mac will perform in concert on Saturday at the Orange Blossom Opry

Mix some traditional country and classic rock songs, throw in a bit of folk and blues, then add in some original tunes and you have the unique musical stylings of Macey Mac.

The petite singing dynamo with the big voice will bring all of that to the stage of the Orange Blossom Opry on Saturday, Sept. 18 with her first solo showcase at the historic venue.

Mac, who just turned 18, has been performing on the opry stage since she was 13 years old.

“I’ve been playing there for a pretty good bit and all the people there are really special to me,” she said. “The place has this charm about it, so it’s hard to keep away from.”

Roger Beyers, owner of the Orange Blossom Opry in Weirsdale, said Mac started doing showcase nights there “as a jammer and we recognized her talent immediately and encouraged her to continue her music career. We are very proud to offer her a spot on our stage this Saturday.”

Mac, who has been in Ocala for about six years, is originally from Mississippi, and calls herself a “flower child,” which has earned her the nickname “Mississippi Hippie.”

“I love to wear bell-bottoms and lots of jewelry. I love nature and being country and wearing boots and fishing,” she explained. “I also portray that in my music; that’s my sound.”

At least one of the songs she plans to perform on Saturday will be by her third cousin, Johnny Russell, a noted songwriter and longtime performing member of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Among his many hits was “Act Naturally,” which was recorded by Buck Owens and The Beatles.

“I didn’t get to meet him as he passed away before I was born, but I love to do some of his songs in his honor and to keep his memory going,” Mac said.

She must have inherited the songwriting gene as that has been one of her recent passions in preparation for compiling an album of original tunes, to be released “hopefully soon.”

In the meantime, she is continuing her virtual studies in preparation for graduating high school in the spring. She also continues to perform in venues in Orlando and Cocoa Beach, just to name a few.

“I’ve been traveling all around Florida. I’m really thankful to be playing anywhere I can play music. They all have their unique vibe,” she said. “And the beach makes me want to go surfing, even though I’ve never been.”

She also is maintaining her ties to “America’s Got Talent,” with which she has been featured on two series to date. She received a standing ovation from judge Simon Cowell in Season 13 and “four yesses from judges in Season 16,” she said.

“They are amazing people and it was a great opportunity for me,” she added. “I got to go to California and meet a whole bunch of people, including one who won the Golden Buzzer, which was super cool.”

Mac, who plays a number of musical instruments in addition to belting out soaring vocals, will take the stage at the Orange Blossom Opry at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18.

Visit obopry.com for tickets. To learn more about Mac, go to maceymac.com.