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Melody Guy
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Just for clarification, her name is Melody, her last name is Guy and she's one of the hottest talents on the Portland music scene today. Whether or not you're a fan of country music, Melody has the ability to breakdown anyone's dislike for the genre with her sugar-sweet voice that goes perfect with every skillfully crafted lyric she sings.
Melody Guy's debut CD, titled Ready For Sunshine, is a wonderful representation of this gifted artist's ability to create emotionally charged lyrics so powerful that they reach in and seriously move you. Her abilities seem limitless as she exploits a voice with tremendous range, from pillow-soft ballads to foot stompin' blues that seem to virtually rip from her vocal chords.
But Melody is most impressive in her live performances, which have landed her opening slots with artists including Sherrie Austin, Nanci Griffith, Jim Messina, Dan Seals, Joni Harms, Lee Ann Womak and Chad Brock. Although her stage presence is charming, to say the least, her songwriting reveals that her life has been less than perfect. This is one reason why Melody is so captivating -- she's writing beautiful, honest songs and singing her heart out. "I think that's what makes listeners connect...my music is heartfelt. It comes from experience. I'm not making it up. It's about heartache, getting strong and moving on. I think people appreciate that it's real."
"Melody Guy has the talent that is required to make it in this industry. Her song-writing is a notch above most and that is what is going to give her longevity in a business that is always in a rush for the next best thing."
Kevin Welch, Music Director
KINK FM 102
"You get the feeling when listening to Melody perform that you should have paid for a $30 ticket, and somehow the bouncer hasn't caught you yet."
KUPL Bonafide Country Newspaper
--Terry Collins
"Her music is rooted in blues, rhythm and blues and country, which translates into a strong crossover appeal. She brings a fresh approach to country western music."
"What separates Guy from her contemporaries, besides her sexy soulful voice, is her song-writing ability. It is strong and heartfelt. Her songs seem to be snapshots that peek into a life progressing."
--Daniel J. Curran, Music Writer
"For tradition, spin Patty Loveless. For soul, pull out your Al Green discs. For a bit of grit, put on Delbert McClinton. Or, save time and get it all with Melody Guy's debut release."
--Billboard
"A compelling new voice in country music, Melody Guy subtly twists the convention to bring a breath of fresh air to the genre."
--New Country
"Traditional country music for those that think tradition needs it's tail tweaked from time to time."
-- Musician
"Melody Girl...Guy possesses a beautiful, plaintative voice that easily conveys her well-crafted songs of love, loss and emotion."
--Kyle O'Brien, Oregonian
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