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Las Vegas-based songwriter CJ Borden originally hails from California, but spent some years in the Nashville music scene. She hasn't penned a big radio hit, yet which is surprising given the high level of craft that characterizes every tune on A Songwriter's Collage, an 11-song showcase for Borden -- and a treasure trove of country-radio hits for any slick Nashville producers and singers in search of quality. Most of the material is narrative driven, and standouts include "Louis Vuitton," in which a hillbilly girl moves to Park Avenue for a piece of the American dream, and the ballad "Shine," where a small-town boy enlists in the aftermath of 9/11, only to end up receiving a 21-gun salute back home. On the lighter side, there's the hi-tech dream girl of "21st Century Fox," which contains the best couplet in country-music history: "Man, she worked me over, I threw a muscle in my back/ Staying up all night playing 'Alien Attack.'" - Las Vegas CityLife
Discography
• "A Songwriter's Collage" - Mesa Sand Music
Singer/songwriter
• "Healing: An Instrumental Experience" - RPJ Records
co-creator, arranger
• "I Dare You" - RPJ Records
vocalist, arranger
• "So Real" - RPJ Records
vocalist, arranger
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CJ Borden has spent over a dozen years pursuing her performing and songwriting career. While living in Nashville, CJ collaborated with Jim Williams, who was once named Nashville Songwriter Association's Best Up & Coming songwriter. She has performed at many venues including the Tennessee State Fair and the world-famous Bluebird Cafe.
After a move to Gulf Shores, Alabama, CJ excelled as a backup vocalist and played keyboards on numerous indie projects, in addition to acting as vocal arranger. She was one of the co-founders of an independent label and publishing company, focusing on artist development. She also toured with a popular local Christian artist, and even managed the time to do voiceovers for nationally-released radio spots.
CJ has also seen success on the indie artist website, Broadjam , where several of her songs have reached the Top 10 Country charts.
CJ resides in Las Vegas, where she currently performs with Killian's Angels.
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