Becky Schlegel
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Becky Schlegel has a gift for taking life’s experiences and transforming them into songs that are passionate and unique. Her music is a fusion of folk, bluegrass and country that is mesmerizing. Schlegel sings with an effortless, angelic and wistful soprano that has been described as “Clear and expressive. [Her] voice can go gritty at times or break appropriately or soar to ethereal heights or drift off in a whisper.” - Bluegrass Unlimited
Discography
DANDELION (2010)
FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE
COUNTRY BALLADS
HEARTACHES
DRIFTER LIKE ME
RED LEAF
TRUE BLUE
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Bio
Becky Schlegel is a world-class singer/songwriter; while soft-spoken and tenderhearted, she has a lighter side that is quirky, fun and vibrant. Her stage shows are lively, and she guides her career with a strong and willing hand. Schlegels artistic journey began with piano lessons when she was just five years old, growing up in Kimball, South Dakota. Becky moved to Minnesota in 1993 and in 1997 she formed her first bluegrass band, True Blue, they showcased at the International Bluegrass Music Associations annual trade show and appeared on Garrison Keillors NPR show, A Prairie Home Companion. In 2000, the Minnesota Music Academy named Becky Schlegel and True Blue Bluegrass/Old-Time Group of the Year; in 2001, Becky took home the MMAs Bluegrass/Old-Time Artist of the Year award.
Becky stepped out on her own in 2002, and recorded her first solo CD, RED LEAF and the title track was named 2002s Music City Minnesota Song of the Year by the Minnesota Music Festival. Also that year, the Minnesota Music Academy voted Schlegel Bluegrass Artist of the Year, and named RED LEAF the years best Bluegrass/Old-Time Recording. In 2003, Becky was again voted Bluegrass/Old-Time Artist of the Year by the MMA. The following year, she was named the organizations Bluegrass Group/Artist of the Year. Additional honors include performances at the International Bluegrass Music Associations (IBMA) Songwriters Showcase in both 2003 and 2005.
Becky returned to Keillors A Prairie Home Companion several times over the years, and also became a frequent guest on the RFD TV Networks Midwest Country Theater. She released her second solo CD of originals, DRIFTER LIKE ME, in 2005 and it quickly became a favorite of fans and music critics alike. It was voted one of the Top 10 Best Albums of 2005 by the Star Tribune.
Her latest release, FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE, features more of her amazing original music. Schlegel hasnt forgotten her roots, but her heart and her music know no bounds. She continues to explore, dream, write and sing songs of life and love of heartache and redemption. Her music is diverse; a compelling, almost spiritual ride that is the embodiment of a fascinating woman and her engaging stories.
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