Artist Information
Biography
"Contemplative, Meditative, Beautiful..." Taxi.com
Mary Ann Young is a multiple award-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist originally from Tennessee. As a prolific singer-songwriter, Mary Ann has written a vast array of compositions over the years. One of her more recent songs "A Great Big World" continues to win international songwriting awards *see Song of the Year monthly recognitions for 2008, 2009, 2010, and Great American Song Contest for 2008 and 2009. Her powerful song, "THE REASON THAT I SING" came very close to being mentioned in SPIN Magazine where she placed SECOND several months in a row based on popularity votes during an International Contest in 2008-2009. If Mary Ann had placed first during any ONE of those months, she would have been granted special recognition as an up-and-coming artist in SPIN Magazine.
At the age of eight, Mary Ann began her studies in piano, and having an unusually gifted ear for music, began pursuing other instruments not long after. At the age of ten, she began her studies in percussion where she learned how to play a wide variety of percussive instruments. At the age of sixteen, Mary Ann began playing the guitar, which continues to be one of her most favorite instruments to this day.
In a world where life can be extremely difficult for both young and old alike, many have experienced encouragement and healing through Mary Ann Young's music. God is the foundation on which Mary Ann creates her compositions as her spirituality runs deeply through her veins. One will find that love and passion for truth and justice permeate throughout the repertoire of this contemporary female composer.
Mary Ann was invited to be a guest artist on the popular television show, Sacramento & Company on News10 (ABC), and is currently being featured on Women of Substance Radio (Live 365), Indie 104-iRadio LA, The Songwriter's Network, and Spiritco1 Christian Internet Radio. Mary Ann has also been featured on Woman of Jazz Radio (Gospel Sundays), and Christian Mix Inet.
Mary Ann currently resides in Sacramento, California.
Instrumentation
Mary Ann Young - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, and Percussion.
Discography
LP - Mary Ann Young Collection 2008
LP - My Everything 2011 (includes A Great Big World)
Sing (Single) 2010
A Little Bit More Education (Single) 2012
Both LP's may be purchased at MaryAnnYoungMusic.com.
Singles may be purchased at CD Baby
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Press
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International Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
http://www.songoftheyear.com/webawards/m/MaryAnnYoung.htm
Setlist
Mary Ann's set list can be from 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours.
