Biography
FANS AND CRITICS ARE SAYING:
“Luanne has a voice so clear and lovely, you could be forgiven for thinking it has been marinated in gold leaf and royal jelly.”
Winged Angel reviews
"All of the aspects of "Solace In The Wind" are without flaw and are truly beautiful. To my mind, the most impressive work here is in the writing. The lyrics and melody have a familiar style, but are wholly new. Your roots are showing, and they are indeed deep in the sweet soil of American Folk music. You deserve a worldwide audience. I unreservedly love what you've done."
Dave Younger
Music Reviewer
Pine Grove, CA
"Solace In The Wind" is a beautifully crafted tune with an outstanding arrangement and a stellar lead vocal, accompanied by excellent vocal harmonies. This is as close to perfection as it gets and a real treat to listen to."
Terry Hart
Music Reviewer
Ontario, Canada
"I love it ("Solace In The Wind"). Luanne's voice is amazing and the lyrics work perfectly. The male vocals that come in don't over power her at all and she comes through with confidence that most professional singers lack."
Tim Morales
Music Reviewer
Chino Hills CA
"Solace In The Wind" is a lovely traditional original song. Everything is in its place--just perfect. The melody becomes recognizable quickly so that I could sing along, which I liked. Exceptional solo. Lovely song!
Silken
Music Reviewer
Vancouver, British Columbia
"Very sweet stuff! What a wonderful body of work Luanne has."
Doug Stephan
Host of the syndicated
Good Day radio show
ABOUT LUANNE
It's been said that winning isn't everything, but for singer/songwriter Luanne Hunt, life is all about getting to the top of her creative game. That's why she has never given up or given in to the pressures and challenges that come with a music career.
Luanne's first nationally-released CD, "Breaking Through," is aptly titled. She has certainly had to bust through a lot of tightly closed doors to make a name for herself. But Luanne’s hard work has paid off. Songs from “Breaking Through” have received airplay in the U.S., Canada and Australia and earned her three spots on the 2009 Grammy Awards ballot.
Luanne’s CD was produced by Eric Uglum (Alison Krauss, Ron Block, Cherryholmes, Nickel Creek, Stuart Duncan, Sierra Hull). “Breaking Through” features 10 tunes brought to life by Luanne’s crystalline and passionate vocals, along with world-class musicianship.
“It's always been my goal to make magic in the studio and that's exactly what happened on this CD,” Luanne said.
The magic Luanne speaks of is not only in the breathtaking instrumentation, but in the songs themselves. From the opening line in “The Sun's Comin' Up Over Memphis" to the CD's finale, “There Is A Fountain,” it's apparent Luanne has an ability to choose tunes that leave listeners spellbound.
Hunt co-wrote several of the songs. She earned a spot on the Grammy ballot for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for “Solace in the Wind,” which also is on the ballot for Best Country Song. Lawton Jiles, who has written songs for Patsy Cline, Porter Wagoner and Janie Fricke, penned “I Want To Stand Where Jesus Stood,” which is on the Grammy ballot for Best Gospel Song.
Luanne’s music video, “The Miracle In You,” was recently picked up by Y'all Wire, where it has received over 10,000 views.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Awarded 3 spots on the 2009 Grammy Awards ballot.
No. 1 artist of 2008 on the Indie Music Folk Charts.
Renowned record exec Dale Kawashima named "Solace In The Wind" one of his "Top 5 Songs Of The Month" on his industry Web site, www.songwriteruniverse.com
Named "Christmas Star of the Day" by radio host Doug Stephan and was featured in a 20-minute interview on his syndicated morning show on Dec. 24, 2008.
Awarded a spot on the Suggested Artist list for “Song of the Year” in 2008.
Songs from "Breaking Through" placed in rotation on FM stations around the globe.
“The Miracle in You’ video reached No. 25 on the American Music Channel Charts in December, 2007.
“On-Air” interview on the “Steve and Johnnie Show” on Chicago’s WGN Radio in 2007.
"On-Air” interview and full album played on KIK FM Country Radio in Orange County, CA in 1997.
Shared the bill with Billy Ray Cyrus, Tammy Wynette, Toby Keith and Martina McBride at Starfest ‘96 in Los Angeles, CA
Instrumentation
Eric Uglum - mandolin, acoustic guitar
Christian Ward - fiddle
Austin Ward - upright bass
Roger Gillespie - drums, percussion
Hal Ratliff - piano
Janet Beazley - banjo, flutes
Discography
The Pine and The Dogwood (single ) 2008
How Christmas Feels To Me - 2008
Breaking Through - 2007
He Was There - 2006
Chapters and Verse - 2005
Moving God, Moving Mountains - 2004
I"m So Happy! - 2003
Lost In Your Love - 2002
Links
| http://luannehunt.com |