Amanda Nagurney

Amanda Nagurney CD Review
Buffalo has been keeping a secret . . . and Nashville just found out.
In 2008, Amanda Nagurney released a six track CD, entitled, Gettin Out Of This Town. Raised in Western New York, Amanda began vocal lessons at the age of seven. It became apparent early on, that she possessed a most precious gift. Performing and singing is what Amanda adores and has proven just that by defying genres such as: Pop, Country, Western, Blues, Folk, Christian, Jazz, Motown, Broadway and Classical.
The roots of country and western are heard in the first track, Gettin Out Of This Town blending folk with electric guitar and percussion creating a rock-pop sound. The lyrics speak of her travels to Nashville, hoppin’ in her Chevy, grabbing her gee-tar while she sings: Nothin’s gonna stop me in my cowgirl boots. This tune will immediately get you out of your seat and onto the floor.
Goodbye Doesn’t Mean Forever is a ballad. There is a background country flavor in the slide that mimics her soaring vocals. Lyrically, this is unconditional love. Amanda brings a fresh perspective vocally to a somewhat somber salutation. The listener is reminded that one is capable of holding another within no matter where one travels while Rock That Country jolts you alive and gets you up and shakin’. Guitar riffs and percussion can be caught alongside undertones of R&B. Grab your boots because you will need them for this tune.
Don’t Ask Me to Love You brings one back to eighties pop blended with a jazzy backbeat. The vocals are perfection as Amanda sings of the innocence of love and the giving of oneself, being guile, not naïve and the expectations of others by singing: ’ll dance with ya baby, but don’t ask me to love you.
There is a lovely slide intro in Never Break My Heart with soft-spoken vocals from Amanda. This can be attributed to a lover, a friend, one who is true and that one person that shall always be by your side no matter what.
One compilation on this CD does indeed stand out from the rest. The sheer force of vocal delivery causes one to forget of the sullen undertones lyrically. Four artists are responsible for the creation of this song: Amanda Nagurney, Lenny Revell, Jeff Ullsperger and Tammy Beal. I had the rare treat of seeing this performed LIVE by Nagurney on vocals and Revell on piano with a full band backing them both. On this CD, Amanda performs flawlessly. Instantly, Streisand and Celine Dion are brought to mind. Amanda is a songbird. She belts this tune out from within her spirit while softly bringing you into an embrace through her words. Just for a Moment is an instant hit.
Please visit her myspace and her personal website:
www.myspace.com/AmandaNagurneyMusic and www.AmandaNagurney.com
Amanda is constantly performing – get out and see her LIVE, that is, if you can catch her before she gets out of this town.
By Susan Marie
- By Susan Marie

Raised in Western New York, Amanda Nagurney began vocal lessons at the age of seven. She released a six track CD, entitled, Gettin Out Of This Town in 2008.

The first track lays down country and western roots. "Gettin Out Of This Town," blends folk with electric guitar and percussion creating a rock-pop sound. The lyrics speak of Amanda's travels to Nashville and this tune will get you out of your seat and onto the floor when you hear: "Nothin's gonna stop me in my cowgirl boots."

"Goodbye Doesn't Mean Forever" is a ballad that has a background country flavor in the slide that mimics the soaring vocals. "Rock That Country" is a track that jolts you alive. Guitar riffs and percussion can be picked up alongside undertones of R&B. "Don't Ask Me To Love You" takes the listener back to 80's pop which then gets blended with a jazzy back beat. The vocals are perfection as Amanda sings: "I'll dance with ya baby, but don't ask me to love you." In "Never Break My Heart," there is a lovely slide intro with soft-spoken vocals.

Amanda has toured the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville and recorded at the infamous Ryman Auditorium. She has opened for The John Corbett Band, The Locash Boys, Sammy Kershaw, Joe Nichols, Phil Vassar, and Miranda Lambert. Amanda has been a featured vocalist for the Buffalo Bisons and Buffalo Bills performing "The National Anthem." Please get a hold of her and grab the CD at: http://www.myspace.com/amandanagurneymusic

She is a rising star waiting to get out of this town.

© Susan Marie
- © Susan Marie

ALTOONA, BLAIR COUNTY - An up and coming country singer made a stop at King's restaurant in Altoona Wednesday-- on her way to a Brooks and Dunn concert in Hershey.
Amanda Nagurney put on a little show for workers and customers.
Nagurney recently opened for country star Travis Tritt-- and will be playing with singer Gretchen Wilson a little later this summer.
- Carolyn Donaldson

Rising Star Hits all The Right Notes - Samantha Robinson

Amanda Nagurney and Gretchen Wilson make front page news! - Photos by Joe Eberlestaff

Rising Young Country Star to Appear at C-S Carnival - Leslie J. Lange

Amanda opening for Gretchen Wilson - Tom Jennings

Amanda heads to Nashville, TN! - Patrick Taney

Amanda in the studio at WHUG 101.9 - Dan Warren

Amanda on AM Buffalo before benefit for Roswell Park Cancer Institute - Patrick Taney

Amanda Nagurney at WBEE Radio 92.5 in Rochester, NY for a interview with Brian Chase before moving to Nashville, TN. She is performing her original Acoustic "Just Me and The Road".
- Brian Chase

A few months ago Amanda Nagurney made her big move to Nashville. She's home shooting a music video for her song "Gone Fishin'" and opening for some big names. Find out how big, and see what goes into making a music video.
- Sara Serafin

Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood....and Amanda Nagurney? The country singer from Buffalo is leaving for Nashville with high hopes....and some good gigs already lined up. - Sara Serafin

Brittany Kroll interviews country singer Amanda Nagurney before her big move to Nashville!

- Brittany Kroll