Nancy Beaudette
Lunenburg, Massachusetts, United States | Established. Jan 01, 1978 | INDIE | AFM
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Beaudette has come up with an impressive singer-songwriter CD in Honestly. In good form here, Beaudette’s song craft is top of the line, her voice marvelously endowed with texture and feeling, and she brought along fine players to flesh out her creative vision.
There is a funkiness in her twists and turns and edginess in her acoustic guitar picking. There are authentic country roots in the songwriting style and in the fine instrumentalists who support this unique singer-songwriter. - Bill Copeland Music News
Beaudette offers a lot of holiday sentiment in this release Fa La La. She explores the holiday in all of its various implications, from the birth of a special child to a person who is alone for the holidays after a broken relationship. Beaudette’s voice, guitar, songwriting and her support players are all in top form here. This CD should make an excellent stocking stuffer but it is also a whole lot more. - Bill Copeland Music News
Beaudette offers a lot of holiday sentiment in this release Fa La La. She explores the holiday in all of its various implications, from the birth of a special child to a person who is alone for the holidays after a broken relationship. Beaudette’s voice, guitar, songwriting and her support players are all in top form here. This CD should make an excellent stocking stuffer but it is also a whole lot more. - Bill Copeland Music News
Nancy and her Holiday CD “Fa La La” are among Rich’s picks this week. “It’s an honour to be on Rich’s playlist – but to be one of his favourites is truly humbling,” says Nancy. - Moonlit Pond Records
…the depth of spirituality of this gifted young woman…the songs she composes and uses at the mass will lift our spirit into the heavenlies. It’s hard not to be touched deeply and be led into worship with songs such as, “Arise Jerusalem, Lift Up Your People, and the title track of her latest album, “We’re Ready For The Journey.”
- Share The Light
“What impressed me is the sincerity and deep faith that is expressed through Nancy’s music, and her ability to create a style all her own.”
- Loretta Manjara, cjs / Diocese of London
…I’m glad I went, this was no amateur show…as Nancy introduced her songs and told us of her background, faith became the powerful link as each beautiful song was delivered and appreciated..at the end of the performance there was a spontaneous standing ovation.”
Tony Copple
- Kanata Kourier
“Nancy’s songs…opened the eyes, ears and hearts of many students and teachers to the movement of the Spirit within themselves and our school.”
- Martha Dougherty/ Highschool Chaplain
"With soul-stirring lyrics & silken voice, Nancy connects with people on a deep level. Her performances have a bonding effect." - Martha Dougherty, House Concert Host
"...Nancy Beaudette enlisted the production talents of One Hundred Day's Andrew Horrocks, a Gemini award nominee, to work on her new album. At the same time, several members of that band also played on this album. The result... allows her great songwriting talents to emerge. From the first cut, "Lead us", with its Carolyn Arends-like folk rock sound, to all the fabulous ballads, there is a consistently high quality to this album. Even songs featuring chorale work are done tastefully and integrated into the fabric of the record. The lyrics are very powerful and reflective. I highly recommend this album." - Catholic Register
"Nancy has written great songs and performs them with such musicianship and character!" - Doug Hill, Words Current
The lyrics are very personal and raw, Nancy has really left herself open and exposed with this CD - after meeting Nancy and now hearing her music first hand I can honestly say she is an exceptional artist in every way! Great work Nancy! - Stephanie
"Such shining songs you have created and they're all set like jewels in in such diverse and wonderful ways." - Chris Sanders, Hard Road Artist
"Waiting for a heart to change will not make it so' (lyric from Honestly) is beautiful. This is one of my favorite songs on the album." - Angel Diva Music, L.A.
"Well-written and well-sung, this vocalist delivers the goods with emotion and intensity, and the strong lyrics ring true." - Dan May, Online Review
"Such shining songs you have created and they're all set like jewels in in such diverse and wonderful ways." - Chris Sanders, Hard Road Artist
"Some of your songs make me want to give you hugs and then others make me want to buy a Cowboy hat!!" - Andrew Horrocks -AME Studios
"Some of your songs make me want to give you hugs and then others make me want to buy a Cowboy hat!!" - Andrew Horrocks -AME Studios
Discography
2015 – “South Branch Road”
2012 – “Fa La La”
2010 –“Honestly”
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Bio
Nancy Beaudette doesnt just write songs: she paints them. Listen to Nancys music and you may find yourself seeing pictures, glimpsing a rich palette of colors in her guitar-playing, and noticing that the beautiful honesty of her voice and her lyrics points directly to your own heart. For her fans and listeners, it will come as no surprise to learn that this award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter also happens to be an award-winning sign-maker. The artistry that has brought international success to her company, Sign-It Signs & Design, imbues every aspect of her singing, songwriting, and recording. With musical roots originating in Eastern Ontario, Nancy has been performing internationally for over thirty years. Well-crafted songs framed with poignant vocals and impassioned performance style have caught the attention of music icons, including Grammy winners Kathy Mattea, Jon Vesner & Louisa Branscomb, and hit writers like Kerry Chater & Lynn Gillespie, whom Nancy has had the pleasure of working and writing with. Nancy was a Canadian finalist in 2009 and 2010 in the Mountain Stage New Song Competition, and a finalist in both The 2010 New England Song Contest and the 2010 Acoustic Roundtable Song Competition. She currently collaborates in Nashville and performs throughout North America. When shes not on the road, Nancy offers creativity-coaching services to songwriters, musicians and artists.
What people are saying about Nancy:
I try to get a sense as to whether or not the song and performance touches the heart of the listener. Some people can do that, other people cannot. So, when I say Nancy has something very "special," I mean it and would love to have talent managers, publishers and promoters take notice.
Tom Thorpe, Thorpe Entertainment Enterprises
Nancy Beaudette is ebullient and optimistic and clearly enlivened by her future with music. Her smile is evident even through the phone lines!
Rich Lopez, Dallas Voice
Its rare to find someone with the level of depth and sensitivity in their songwriting...
Nancy stands out above the crowd!
B.Cloyd, Bluebird Cafe, Nashville, TN
"Waiting for a heart to change will not make it so' (lyric from Honestly) is beautiful. This is one of my favorite songs on the album."
- Angel Diva Music, L.A.
Label and Management
http://www.moonlitpond.com/
booking@moolitpond.com
Boston, MA
Accolades
**2010 Acoustic Roundtable Song Competition Finalist**
**2010 Mountain Stage New Song Canadian Regional Finalist**
**2010 New England Songwriting Competition Finalist**
**2010 Folk Alliance Showcase Artist**
**2009 Mountain Stage New Song Canadian Regional Finalist**
**Singer Universe Vocalist of the Month Finalist - October 2009**
Other notes of interest:
"Songwriting & Creativity Coach"
Certified Creativity Coach offering online and in-person workshops focused on helping artists uncover their unique potential.
StudioX-pose
Creator / Producer / Host of Cogeco Television show called StudioX-pose, which featured original work by musicians and artists in Eastern Ontario. Winner of the 2004 Cogeco Star Award for Entertainment Show of the Year. Finalist for Cogeco Star Award in 2003 and 2005.
SoEO Songwriters of Eastern Ontario
Co-founder and facilitator of SoEO, an educational and performance based association for emerging and professional songwriters.
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