Biography
Leah Durelle is an aspiring artist and popular performer throughout, Canada, the USA and parts of Europe.
Leah’s breadth of experience is impressive. She has opened and shared stages with Leann Rimes, Tanya Tucker, Doc Walker, Jason McCoy, Tommy Overstreet, Trick Pony, Grand Ladies of the Grand Ole Opry, Williams & Ree to name a few.
With her phenomenal energetic performances and her versatility, Leah has gone on to appealing to audiences of all ages, boasting an impressive set list offering Country Rock to Country Classic tunes to any age demographic. Possessing one of the most spectacular, as well as an incredible gift for performing, Leah has quite a list of accomplishments under her belt for an 18 year old.
She has released 3 songs to radio that garnered her successful airplay in the USA with amazing airplay in Europe and she’s released 4 CD’s. Her 5th CD, ‘Pick Me Up’, is a collection of Traditional Country to Country Rock, produced by top Canadian Producers and musicians from all across Canada.
She has performed at renowned stages like the Ryman Auditorium, Nashville; Tootsies Orchard Lounge, Nashville, TN; Capital Ex (Edmonton Klondike Days); Calgary Stampede; Equiblues Rodeo-Country Music Festival, St. Agreves, France; Norsk Hostfest, Minot, North Dakota; corporate events and fundraisers and many more.
In her teen years, Leah is considered a veteran performer on stage with many years of experience performing on all sizes of stages from small intimate acoustic shows to large (thousands) crowds. Leah displays her songwriting skills with her song ‘I Need To See You’.
Born in Edmonton in 1991, raised in St. Albert, Alberta, Leah has her feet grounded and knows where she wants to go and how she wants to get there. This remarkable young lady gives back to the community by supporting local charities.
Leah is the next country superstar of the future…………….
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This is one singer who deserves to be heard world wide and who will be around for many years to come.
Barry Wass
Host Honky Tonks & Heartaches Show, Melbourne, Australia
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In thirty years as an independent record promoter few if any independents have come across my desk with more talent and a better singing voice than Leah Durelle. I don’t think I was ever more excited about an independent artist. I am and remain convinced that Leah has the potential to be a star.
Jerry Duncan
Jerry Duncan Promotions, Nashville, TN
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Her work ethic and professional maturity are beyond her years. Partnering with a top-notch Nashville producer has not only provided Leah with contemporary, hit material, has positioned her within the industry for break-through success.
Claire Ratliff-Sears
Laughing Penguin Publicity, Nashville, Tennessee
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I have just finished listening to ‘9 Days in Nashville’ and it is absolutely superb! This is one that will be getting loads of airplay at every Radio Station! It is so hard for me to pick my favourite track because they are all so good.
Peggy MacNeil
Head of Music, STORNOWAY, Isle of Lewis
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A refreshing new voice in this big world of country music. When I played the first track the hairs on my neck stood up. I was at peace in my heart and enjoying her music, track after track. Leah, maybe the next album should be "18 days in Nashville" and have 20 great tracks on it! Go for it girl.
Darryl Lanyon
101FM Logan City, Australia
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Leah Durelle is gifted, reliable and mature – qualities we predict will lead to longevity in a business famous for short-lived careers.
Chester M. Reiten
President, Norsk Høstfest, Minot, Dakota
An EPK is available through JR Music.
Instrumentation
Leah Durelle - Lead Vocals/ guitar
Drums
Bass Player
Electric/Acoustic Guitar Player
Steel Player
Fiddle Player
Discography
5th CD - 'Pick Me Up' - October 2009
4th CD - 2006 - October 2nd - '9 Days in Nashville'
Lee Gibson, director and producer of Hot Skillet Music in Nashville, produced the new project, which includes Country standards and contemporary originals. The CD will be available through Leah’s web site, and a variety of online sources including Cdbaby, and a first single is expected on radio by January 2007.
3rd CD "Imagine This" - 2004
2nd CD "Classic Country Encore" 2003
1st CD "Classic Country" 2002
Single's Released
January 2007 - Leah Releases "I'm Not Sorry" from her album '9 Days in Nashville'.
Leah's second single "God Loves It When We Dance," was released to US radio November 2004
First single "That Summer Night," released to US radio via CDX volume 348, July 2004
Links
| http://www.leahdurelle.com |
| Leah Durelle's MySpace |
| Leah Durelle's EPK |
| Leah Durelle's Website |
| Leah Durelle's Slideshow |
| Leah's Showcase Nashville 2007 |