I've met some
really great people on MySpace and every day these meetings turn into
true friendships. Some have even become co-writers and we're
creating a lot of great songs!
Once in a great while I come across a songwriter, artist or band that
absolutely BLOWS ME AWAY!
They just seem to be LIGHT YEARS ahead of others, at least in my
opinion.
I've chosen to add this page to my website to share information about
them
and do my part in promoting their work because I'm behind them
100%.
Read about them, check out their sites, and see for yourself!
Become their friends, and tell them I sent you!
FEATURED SINGER /
SONGWRITER
Choices, choices, choices!
On any given night Nashville is overflowing with tough choices for
where to go for entertainment.
To the outside world, Nashville is known as "The Country Music Capitol
of the World",
"The Heart of Country Music", among many other titles. Here it's
simply "Music City".
While Country is certainly King in Nashville, you're also able to find
ample locations featuring
Jazz, Rock, Bluegrass, Pop, R&B, Blues, Electronic, DJ, and even
Karaoke.
"Writer's Nights" are always a favorite because this city is BURSTING
with SO much talent!
Whatever your tastes and preferences you can find a place in Music City
to visit.
So, out of ALL of the choices I had last night, how and why did I find
myself in a comfortable,
neighborhood club known as Windows on the Cumberland? Just one
reason ...
Laurie Killian Starr!!!
I first became aware of Laurie last October through MySpace.
I saw in her photos and heard in her voice someone special, someone
unique ...
a singer's singer ... a songwriter's songwriter.
Many months before I moved to Nashville I KNEW I had to see Laurie
perform in person!
I arrived at Windows early to get the best seat from which I could not
only see Laurie perform,
but also scan the audience while she sang so I could see how receptive
the crowd was to her.
A few minutes later Laurie arrived with some family and friends.
I introduced myself and we had a
chance to talk about a variety of
things, including our songwriting and co-writing experiences.
She's genuinely very personable, warm and friendly, preferring to know
and talk about others
rather than herself, but willing just the same to share her own joys
& interests, (first and foremost ...
her family!), in a grateful, humble way, truly knowing deep inside how
blessed she is!
Long before taking the stage for her set I could tell Laurie was
excited and ready,
anxious to sing her heart out and give it all she had! It's
obvious just being around her
that she absolutely loves to sing, to share her "stories" from her
heart to ours.
Master musician and background vocalist Chip Martin provided the music
for Laurie's set.
Whether dancing and singing "That's The Sound" with a BIG smile on her
face,
or crying her heart out and all torn up over "When You Get Done
Leaving",
she truly FEELS each note and LIVES each word,
and makes us willing believers!
Laurie Killian Starr has the talent and the passion to go SO far!!!
Supported by a wonderful family and great friends, surrounded by
awesome talent behind the scenes,
like her producer and co-writer, Dean Sams (Lonestar), and other great
co-writers like Jan Linville,
David Haywood (Lady Antebellum), Charles Kelley, Ryan Tindell and Marty
Dodson (just to name a few!),
Laurie's star is definitely
rising!
Check out her music and where she's appearing,
and DON'T miss a chance to see Laurie SOON & OFTEN!
Jace
Carlton
July 21, 2007
Copyright © 2007
by Jace Carlton All International Rights Reserved.
No portion of this review may be copied or used in part or in full, in
any form,
without written permission from the author.
Part 2 - a review of Laurie's CD - is coming VERY soon!
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