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Amy Holden commented on Melissa Jones's blog post "Welcome to the music business""Wow. I mean, wow as in you got my attention. I'm 18 and new to Nashville and your story scares me. What advice do you have for avoiding those types in the business...I'm little town...not big town....do you need a little sister 'cause…"
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- Occupation:
- Singer/Songwriter
- Company Name:
- Dyin'Breed Records
- About Me:
- Country singer/songwriter Melissa Jones is one of six children born into a musical family. A Northern Utah native, her concert pianist mother and die-hard country music fan
father raised their children in a home filled with music which ranged from Mozart to Merle.
Melissa, also a wife and a mother, had dreamed of pursuing a career in music since a very young age. Her dream was put in motion eight years ago, when she recorded a
Patsy Cline song as a birthday gift for her father.
Performing at local nightclubs in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho lead to opening for artists Keith Urban, Terri Clark, Collin Raye, Chris Cagel, The Oak Ridge Boys, Andy Griggs and
The Marshall Tucker Band. Finally, with the support of her family and other committed believers, Melissa made the trip to Nashville and recorded a song which found its way
to noted producer Nelson Larkin. Melissa’s self-titled debut album, produced by Nelson Larkin and Steve Kondor, will be released later this year. The album includes Melissa’s
singles The Perfect Man and Who Do You Think I Am which have already received national airplay at country radio. While working on Melissa’s album, Steve Kondor heard an
unforgettable demo of a heart wrenching song titled, Red, White & Blue Night in Georgia. He contacted the songwriter who put it him in touch with Roxanne Reed, an active
duty military spouse, and a founding member of the Marketing to Military Group (MMG). Melissa recorded Red, White & Blue Night in Georgia for her album and her rich voice
and genuine emotion make the poignant song unforgettable.
MMG, which specializes in introducing products and services to the military market, instantly fell in love with the project. "We believe this song is the first to reflect on the
‘soul’ of the military spouse and family member,” said Roxanne. “Red, White and Blue Night in Georgia is a testament to the love, pride and devotion we all share for our men
and women serving our country." Dedicating a portion of the proceeds to an amazing charity, Hope for
the Warriors, brought the project full circle. "MMG is honored to be able to help their military
community any way possible,” continues Roxanne, “and what better way than through song and
donation support."
“It’s such a great song,” says Melissa. “I have a very strong emotional connection with
this story -- my younger brother Jake was seriously injured in Iraq by a roadside bomb
at the same time I was being pitched this song. He is home now, recovering, but
he and his family have been changed forever. I’m so happy to see his family
back together again and my heart goes out to anyone who has a loved
one serving any where in the world.”
Melissa’s resonant voice pulls your heart and soul into her album.
Her interpretive delivery of each song -- intuitive energy on the
up-tempo songs and warm sentiment on the ballads – shows a
natural entertainer. The release of her debut album proves what
her family knew all along: Melissa Jones was born to sing.
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Melissa Jones Bio
- Website:
- http://melissajones.com
- Number of years working in Nashville area:
- 5
- Number of years in the music business:
- 10
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The power of the right partner!
Posted on June 22, 2009 at 10:15am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
"Welcome to the music business"
Posted on June 20, 2009 at 2:02pm 2 Comments 0 Promotions
I can't even begin to tell you how many times iv'e been told "Welcome to the music business." It's usually while I am curled up in the fetal position crying my eyes out. I found it so interesting when I first started coming to Nashville with my big eyes on being a big star, how often I'd hear this. I was young, I had a great investor, I had talent, I had paid some major dues, I had opened for huge acts like Terri Clark and Keith Urban, and I had a support group to die for. How could I go wrong?… Continue
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 8:53pm on June 24, 2009,
The Lowry Agency said… - Thanks for the connection Melissa. I really look forward to getting to know you.
David
- At 9:08am on June 24, 2009,
Bob Wray said… - Melissa:
Great to hear from you. Hope the move works out for you and lets do some more recording. Count me in..
Later:
Bob...
- At 4:27pm on June 23, 2009,
Stoke said… - You said it, it's a love / hate relationship, but like you, I fell in love with the music and all of those subtle or not so subtle nuances just have to be dealt with as they come up. Really enjoyed the songs, I think you've got all the ammunition you'll need to get there! Stoke
- At 3:54pm on June 17, 2009,
Gold Harbor said…
Hope to get to meet you soon,JR
- At 4:35pm on June 10, 2009,
Kaitlyn Anderson said… - Hey girl! Hope we can get together! Looks like you've done a lot of great things...
Hope to chat with you soon!
KAITLYN
- At 3:36pm on June 8, 2009,
Dan Hagen said… - My Pleasure to meet you Melissa!! You have a beautiful voice!! Are you in Nashville or Fresno?
Hope to meet you sometime soon,
~Dan
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