Artist Information Biography “Classically Trained Country Crooner”.  This is what Carrie Cunningham has become to be known as.  With not a lot to do in a small Nebraska town, Carries love for singing began at an early age watching and imitating “Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters Show”.  Carrie loved to watch the way Barbara and her Sisters used the stage and performed; they are the influences which helped Carrie discover her passion to become an entertainer.  Although her parents loved the Midwest, they believed the Northwest would increase their chances of having successful careers.  Feeling out of place and insecure, Carrie’s teacher suggested she join the middle school Acappella and Jazz Choirs. Carrie soon found comfort and felt a sense of belonging.  Carrie started to build her confidence and began performing solos to packed gymnasiums.  Although Carrie was singing Classical and Jazz music in school,  she found comfort at home listening to Alabama, Patsy Cline, Jim Croce, while listening to a few new pop/rock sounds of Damn Yankees and Aerosmith.  During High School Carrie’s vocal talents developed tremendously and earned her a seat for All-State and All-Northwest Choirs.  Because of the four to eight part harmonies Carrie’s ear was now use to, she began to listen a little more closely to pop culture and Motown.  “The Mamas and The Papas” and “The Supremes” were the main source of ear candy for Carrie with a few bands off the radio.  Wanting to find her place in music, Carrie began to focus on the music that really brought her back to her roots of Nebraska. In this moment of her life,  Reba McEntire exploded onto the Country Charts.    Carrie knew her life was going to revolve around country from that day forward. She entered her first country singing competition in Spokane, WA at the age of 19 and took 4th.    Singing in college choir and taking private vocal lessons helped Carrie take home 1st place at the 100th Anniversary Eagles Auxillary National Talent Competition a few years later.  Once College was over, Carrie joined the Spokane Symphony Choral in order for her to maintain her vocal strength.  She ended up staying for five years. Carrie started dabbing into songwriting in 1996 after being a part of many different cover bands from blues and classic rock to a performing songwriting Duo for two years.  She found that singing other peoples songs paid the bills, but were not personally satisfying.  In 2003 Carrie sang background vocals for a Seattle country band where in 2004 after months of their begging, she agreed to join the band as a part front man.  Carrie found there were moral confrontations and was not going to sacrifice what she believed in for a cover band so she ended the relationship.  Within Two weeks, Divulge Records signed Carrie to a recording deal.  Branching out for the first time as a solo performer and Nashville Songwriters Association member in late 2006, Carrie has spent the years playing benefit concerts and touching people worldwide with her heartfelt lyrics and has shared the stage with numerous national acts such as: The Bellamy Brothers, Mark Wills, Rich McCready, Sugarland, Keith Anderson and Heidi Newfield. Currently, the song Smile Again -from her debut solo album Honeysweet- is becoming a staple theme song for various organizations and podcasts such as the Vanished Children’s Alliance and Emergency 911. With years of performing experience, Carrie religiously draws the audience into a wondrous musical experience that has them walking away certain that they have just witnessed a rising entertainer on her way to stardom. Where and when will she be appearing next is always a bombarding question that comes Carrie’s way.  With her physique, her stage presence the uncanny vocal resemblance of Linda Rondstandt meets Patsy Cline, it’s clear why Carrie Cunningham’s popularity is spreading like wildfire from the Northwest regions of the U.S. to scores of locations around the globe!  Carrie embodies all things country from her look to singing and from her style and performances to the way she lives her life; Carrie Cunningham is the perfect Country Singer/Songwriter. Carrie Cunningham has opened for Heidi Newfield (Trick Pony), Mark Wills, Keith Anderson, Sugarland, The Bellamy Brothers Airplay 2008 European Charts at various times throughout 2008:           "You Lose This Time" #19 Overall           most played song in Europe (Aug. 08)           #1 in Belgium, #4 in Ireland,           #9 in Austria, #10 in Norway           "The Single Life" #23 in Italy,           #23 in Norway, #9 in Malta,           #37 in United Kingdom,           "Smile Again" #8 in Norway, #23 in Sweden Press/Community Appearances 2008  Positively Entertainment Article Dec 18th.           Japanese American Memorial Dedication           "Tough Enough"  Bresat Cancer Benefit           Portland Ch. 12 - Delta Music Exp.                     Sang an introduction to Blues Festival           Race for the Cure           Back Porch Show           KFIR Radio           Good Morning Northwest KXLY Ch. 4 Spokane           City of Hubbard Gazette           National Anthems                 Various Rodeos 2007  Back Porch Show           Southern Idaho Living Magazine           NW Women Magazine           Good Morning Northwest KXLY Ch. 4 Spokane           The Volcano Weekly – Band in a Box 2006    National Anthems             ESPN2 Boxing             Showbox Boxing "It was great she was able to enhance the event." 99.5 The Wolf Portland - Carrie Underwood Pre-Party “The easiest review I’ve ever had, five stars out of five. You have a beautiful career ahead of you.” The Bald Guy CD Review “We will be spinning this record for quite some time” The Havenstad – Netherlands “Carrie Cunningham couldn’t be any sweeter if she was raised on the “Happy Days” set by a TV family of the same name.  Like most overnight success stories, hers took many years of hard work, a few detours and a lot of homework.” The Weekly Valcano – Tacoma The audience was thrilled, commenting to me on her voice and what a great show it was for the 4th of July.  I especially enjoyed her original songs. Carrie was able to share more of her own personality not just be a cookie cutter of known and loved artists.  The whole show was very accessible and personal. Every member of the audience felt she was singing to them.   - Kristen Aspen- Tualatin Concert on the Commons Concert Series “Your lyrical writing rivals your amazing voice.  Pure songs that leave some mystery and invoke distinct, vivid imagery.  Keep up the Good Work”.  -Brad Douma, KXLY News 4, Spokane, Wa I recognize the real deal.  Carrie is a great talent, but she is also a wonderful and kind- hearted person who gives her time to all her fans. Remember the name Carrie Cunningham! “      Garret, President  / 3 Crowns Production “You sound GREAT!!!! I really like the music and you know I'm a Rocker, so you blew me away!”    Billy Blast Drums,  Orange, Ca “Carrie Cunningham serves up a varied platter of great self-penned songs on this debut. The recording is crystal clear, and the backing musicians do a stellar job of adding color and shape to these tunes; but the real standout is Cunningham's wonderful voice--alternately tough and tender, adding just the right amount of control and nuance to the heartfelt lyrics. An outstanding effort all around.”        Website review “Very few have a voice as flawless as yours. Sure there are other great singers and you are in their league. I could spend all day talking about how great your music is and still couldn't say enough. Keep up the hard work! If there’s anyone on their way to the top it's you. Wish you all the luck in the world.”                                                             Keenan, Alabama Accolades and Memberships         - The Single Life – Theme Song for Podcast “Getting Single”         - Smile Again – Theme song for Podcasts Emergency 911 and Vanished    Childrens Alliance         - 100th Eagles Auxiliary Singing Competition Winner         - Runner-up KUPL Country Idol         - ASCAP Member         - NSAI Member         - Portland Songwriters Member         - Oregon and Washington Fairs Association Member         - Sponsored by Shaka Sound Instrumentation Carrie Cunningham- vocals Jeff "Mongo" Knapp-drums Mongo is a native Oregonian and started playing out when he joined the Coast Guard band.  Mongo, as his fans call him, spent 26 years as the original drummer to Portland's own "Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts"  He would like to thank Allegra Drums, Zildjian cymbals and Audix, David, Suzie, Norma, Ben and June. Blaine Moody-Bass A native Oregonian, singer and song writer, Blaine has been making music in the northwest for the past thirty five years with such notables as "Seafood Mama" and "Quarterflash." Now, as a "Balladeer for Spirit," Blaine is available to churches and individuals for services, concerts, weddings and funerals. As a trained Life Coach, Blaine looks for and writes songs that tell the truth about who we are, and who we can be. Songs like EVERYTHING IS HOLY NOW and DANCING WITH THE SPIRIT are popular at many local churches. Tim Rooney- Lead guitar Tim has been playing guitar professionally since he was 16. After playing with various bands in his native Midwest, he settled in Portland in 1975. Since then, he's played in a variety of bands in a wide range of styles, including stints in the hard country Baldwin Brothers Band, the vocal jazz/swing band The Ritz, swing and R&B stalwarts The Swingline Cubs, and the big-band blues group The Blues Broads.  He returned to his love of country music when he joined Carrie and the Six-Shooters. He plays acoustic, electric, and slide guitar with the Six-Shooters, and recently has been dabbling in mandolin, dobro, and banjo.  When he's not playing with the Six Shooters, Tim teaches video production and documentary making at Portland Community Media. Kenny Heinz - Guitar/Vocals Kenny Heinz is a life-long musician originally from Southern California. Having played music since he was a small child, Kenny has now branched out into songwriting. Kenny has had the pleasure to play Lead Guitar with artists such as Steppenwolf, Joe Shinkle, and Johnny Ricketts. Most recently, Kenny plays Lead Guitar full-time with Carrie Cunningham & the Six Shooters ! Always striving to improve his skills as a songwriter, performer and guitarist, Kenny continues to put on an unforgettable performance. Playing music is what brings Kenny Heinz to life. Dale Granstrom-Pedal Steel Born and raised in North Bend, OR. He took violin lessons at 7 years of age and played Baritone and Sousaphone horns in the North Bend High School Band. He purhased his first Steel Guitar at the age of 14, a 6 string lap steel, from money he earned through his paper route.  Dale is a self taught player who learned to play by listening to records and memorizing what other players were doing.  He played in his first band after only 6 months of playing and played "Hill Billy" music.  As his knowledge grew and instruments developed into Pedal Steel Guitars he kept up with the changing styles.  Along the way he also played standard guitar and string bass in combos and big band.  He played "Country" music mainly after 1958.  All of this happened on the Southwest part of Oregon.  He moved to the Portland area in 1974.  Some of the entertainers he has played with are: Buddy Allen (Owens), Tony Booth, Bob Morris, Faye Hardin, Sheb Wooley, Jimmie Wakely, Ferlin Huskey, Tex Williams, Molley Bee, Rusty Draper, The Hager Twins, The Otwell Twins, and Ava Barber.  Played in the Buddy Carpenter Band for 23 years and also has done session work at various studios. Discography Discography 2007 Carrie Cunningahm - Honey Sweet 2008 Paul Brownlow - The Road Is Waiting - Duet on “I Could Fall” 2008 Triplestrand Productions Compilation CD’s (February and July) 2004 Latigo Lace -  Backing Vocals 2002 Mirror Image - Through the Glass - Singer/Songwriter Links http://www.carrielive.com Shaka Sound Myspace Divulge Records