Petrella

Artist Information

Biography

She stimulates, intoxicates and rocks around the clock! 100 Proof Woman is an incredible Album blending roots, R&B with gospel into a fresh, intuitive and well-written Country-Soul fervor that is ground-breaking. Petrella has inked a distribution deal with TMG Street Pride records/Warner Music Group to distribute this album with a street date of February 19, 2008. In the world of Country and Soul, there are plenty of Acts that sell millions of units; but there is none that blend pure Soul and Country together as well as Petrella. On this Album you will find Petrella’s style melds hints of Aretha Franklin, Patsy Cline, Macy Gray and yes, Tina Turner all wrapped as a beautiful, versatile sound all her own. With songs like “Glory of Love”, her rendition of the classics “Every Time You Go Away” and “Don’t’ Let Me Be Lonely Tonight” as well as the Title track 100 Proof Woman, this album is surely award bound! Petrella hails from Hot Springs Arkansas where she grew-up singing in Church and having the fever to record, her first single (I Found Somebody) hit the industry trade publication CASHBOX at the 52. She was nominated for New Female Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Performer of the Year by a variety of music industry organizations and publications between 1994- 2006, including Nashville Tracker Magazine and the Tennessee Songwriters Association. In 2003, she received the Golden Microphone Award and the producer’s choice Award at the Airplay International King Eagle awards ceremony. Her performances have been throughout the country from the South to the Midwest and California.
Petrella's current single, a love song "I Want To Know You Forever" debut at number 31 on the Billboard Hot Single Sales.

Instrumentation

Petrella - Vocals

Discography

"100 Proof Woman" distributed by TMG Street Pride Records/Warner Music Group

5 Nationally Distributed CDs;available for downloading and airplay

Countryversial
Papa Did A Raindance
Walk Around Heaven
Dreams of the Heartland
Home for the Holidays

Official Website

http://www.countryversial.com

Links

• Facebook
• MySpace
• Video
• Blues
• Brewing A Cup of Dreams
• 18 Reasons to Live, Laugh and Love
• You Tube Music After Dark

Audio

• 100 Proof Woman
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• All My Heroes Played Guitars
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• Every Time You Go Away
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• Paint It The USA
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• Riverbed Home
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• Blindfold America
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• Running for the Border
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• Outskirts of Pheonix
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• Makin You Mine
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• Fragile
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• Gift of Love
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• Sick and Tired
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• Glory of Love
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• Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
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• All I Ever Need Is You
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• Fragile_Track
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• It Was Meant to Be_Track
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Lyrics

• 100 Proof Woman
• All My Heroes Played Guitars
• Every Time You Go Away
• Paint It the USA
• Riverbed Home

Video

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Press

• 100 Proof Woman [+ Show ]
  

  "The self-titled lead-off track from 100 Proof Woman sounds as if Tina Turner went country, featurin..."The self-titled lead-off track from 100 Proof Woman sounds as if Tina Turner went country, featuring a rustic rhythm with Petrella wrapping her soulful vocals around horn and organ spikes. And the lyrics are totally country, as the tune kicks off with an angel and a shining halo and ends with a shot of Southern Comfort."

• All My Heroes Played Guitars [+ Show ]
  

  The album's "All My Heroes Played Guitars" is a singing history lesson over funk guitars and horn bl...The album's "All My Heroes Played Guitars" is a singing history lesson over funk guitars and horn blast, but it also offers hints at Petrella's musical incluences, from Loretta Lynn to Reba McEntire".

• Rambles Review [+ Show ]
  

  Petrella serves a deep-dish country sound, slipping onto the scene from Hot Springs, Arkansas. She's...Petrella serves a deep-dish country sound, slipping onto the scene from Hot Springs, Arkansas. She's definitely a country singer, but her voice has an urban twang and you can't listen to her without thinking of Tina Turner.
  Now that's out of the way, so we can talk about Petrella's own style, which is unforgettable after one listen. "Running for the Border" is lively, "Feel a Drought" has a yearning sound, "Paint It the USA" describes a true patriot, reminding us of the beauty, strength, and humanity that still exists.
  Dreams of the Heartland is a full-bodied piece that pulls you into the south, into the west, and it's a little too funky to be blues, a little too country to be jazz, so Petrella walks a new line called country soul.
  Certainly, Petrella is a one-of-a-kind on the scene. Her music follows its own track, but it goes through straight into the big land of country music, and yet it opens the door to a new sound. Rather than sticking to the standard country fare, the formula of old hits, she dishes up new words, new thoughts and a special place for that distinctive voice of hers.
  Petrella and Davis Scheffler collaborate on the songs, and the backgound vocalists are worth mentioning because I liked that layer: Natisse, Burnadette Jones and Dennis Clark.
  "Fixin'" has a bit of blues and a bumpy grind-groove. "Riverbed Home" tells the tale of those who live in the interval of a river or a delta bed and face the regular flood. Her voice cries their sorrow and speaks for all who face the forces of disaster.
  There's no reason this woman shouldn't have a wide following across the country, if this CD is anything to go by. "From This Moment On" brings out the smoother tones in her voice, proving she can croon a happy wedding song as well as she does the more serious songs on this album.
  Petrella's Dreams of the Heartland is worth having a listen to with her great guitar, high energy and cool lyrics. And have a go at Countryversial, released in 1993, while you're at it.
  

• Internet Posting [+ Show ]
  

  Since her 1993 debut CD “Countryversial” Petrella has mixed up soul and country music in ways that n...Since her 1993 debut CD “Countryversial” Petrella has mixed up soul and country music in ways that no one else has managed to duplicate. She's got a strong, confident, bluesy voice that belts out her soul-tinged country ballads with conviction and a good natured grace. 100 Proof Woman features a backing band with a strong horn line and bass line that reinforces her powerful voice. Highlights include the title track, “100 Proof Woman,” “All My Heroes Played Guitars,” “The Glory of Love,” and “Every Time You Go Away.”

• Newspaper Review [+ Show ]
  

  "a true vocal power house who will lead you to believe that every song is sung by a completely diffe..."a true vocal power house who will lead you to believe that every song is sung by a completely different person" by Matt Yeager of the Morning News

• Internet Review [+ Show ]
  

  “Her music is a marriage of gospel, country, soul, and roots rock. And it is beautiful. Her vocals...“Her music is a marriage of gospel, country, soul, and roots rock. And it is beautiful. Her vocals are well trained and focus on creating full fledged harmony. The songs are well written, masterful looks at country and soul and their common bridge."

• Cashbox Review [+ Show ]
  

  "...Every so often, in time, a different sound bursts on to the music scene. This is one of those t..."...Every so often, in time, a different sound bursts on to the music scene. This is one of those times. The magical sounds of PETRELLA...hypnotizing us over weaving rhythm & blues horns. Country joins Soul!"

• American & International Culture [+ Show ]
  

  "Petrella's vocals emit strong elements of soul. country, blues ;and rock and roll, and has her attr..."Petrella's vocals emit strong elements of soul. country, blues ;and rock and roll, and has her attracting a loyal following of fans crossing all lines of music taste"

• WCVP Radio [+ Show ]
  

  We are playing the track "Glory of Love". You would be surprised how many callers are asking "Who i...We are playing the track "Glory of Love". You would be surprised how many callers are asking "Who is this young lady singing. Compliments to her on her CD, she is an extremely talented woman. Send us other material and we will give her airplay.

• Country Music Star Petrella Shines as The First Lady of Country Soul [+ Show ]
  

  Music Spotlight Feature-Petrella She sings,dances,and is a master storyteller.She will welcome yo...Music Spotlight Feature-Petrella
  
  She sings,dances,and is a master storyteller.She will welcome you as part of her family the first time you meet her after a show. She has transformed the lives of her fans with her beautiful smile and southern hospitality while delivering poignant ballads that move you to tears of hope. She is Country Music's own, Petrella.
  
  Born and raised in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Petrella is one of the most accomplished female country stars with a loyal fan base that stands for pure country that she delivers with a natural finesse. She has been referred to as the First Lady of Country Soul pure and true to the music.
  
  
  Inspired by the other female country artists likeDolly Parton, Reba McIntyre, and Wynona Judd, Petrella trail blazed American country music upon her arrival to the Music City, Nashville, Tennessee with a number of recorded hit singles that have held their own in top charting action on Billboard charts. With her energetic live show performances, she has garnered fans around the world who are inspired by her pure spirit and talent.
  
  This year of 2012 she has a lot to celebrate. As a Country Music Artist, Petrella has recorded six albums including her most recent project “100 Proof Woman” distributed by Warner Music Group.
  
  Petrella’s most recent single “I Want to Know You Forever,” reached number 14 on the Hot Country Single Sales chart in Billboard Magazine catapulting Petrella to the position of a seasoned successful female recording artist in Country Music. As an African American female country artist, she is one of the first to achieve this level of success as well as maintaining longevity to her career as a musical artist.
  
  When it comes to her live show, she is comparable to the legendary “Tina Turner” with a pinch of “Dolly” when it comes to her style and essence. She can make you dance. She can make you think. She can educate you without saying she’s teachin’ you.
  
  She recently returned to Nashville where she went in the studio with veterans Jack Gale, producer of Petrella’s first album, along with Jim Pierce, keyboard player, arranger, and session leader.
  
  “This is a special time for all of us,” Petrella says, “we are all excited to work together again and to celebrate all of the success we have achieved as individuals.”
  
  According to sources, there is a buzz in the industry currently that Petrella is being vetted to work on a hot new one woman show honoring the legacy of her inspiration, Ruby Falls.
  
  In a recent interview, Petrella shares,” I went to the Country Music Hall of Fame and discovered a woman named Ruby Falls, who wrote, recorded, and performed country music with the same vocal content that I have and her style was very similar to mine. I was stunned.”
  
  Based on her universal appeal and pure love for country, it is our prediction that Execs at CMT will come out on top of the ratings to vet Ms. Petrella to star in a Ruby Falls television special.Hint to CMT.
  
  

Setlist

Running for the Border
I Feel a Drought
Riverbed Home
Paint It the USA
Country Girl
Fixin
Dreams of the Heartland
From this Moment On
Takin A Stand
Makin You Mine
Raindance
Blink
Don't Walk In Here
Fragile
If
Am I the Only One Lonely
I Miss You
Imagine
When the Night Rolls In
Outskirts of Phoenix
Loving Arms
I Found Somebody
Go For It
Blues Stay Away From Me
It Takes Two Hearts
Patience
I'm Gonna Love You
Living on a Shoestring
The Remedy
This Isn't Goodbye
And the following Gospel Songs
Lord Don't Move My Mountain
Old Rugged Cross
I Go to the Rock
Walk Around Heaven
Give Me a Reason
It is No Secret
He Touched Me
Down by the Riverside
Joshua
Farther Along
The Blood
Medley ( Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Soon and Very Soon and I'm So Glad)

One woman 90 minute show that includes discussion regarding music business. Set can be adjusted to suit event.

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