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| Amy Speace Recognized By IAMA "Two", the single from Jersey City-based country/folk artist Amy Speace, was selected as a runner-up in the Open category of the 3rd Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards). This follows two other acclamations of Amy's music: IMA (Independent Music Awards) Vox Populi winner for Best Country Song and nomination for "Emerging Artist of the Year" for the 2007 Folk Alliance Awards. "Speace has her own sound - it isn't enough to compare her to [Melissa] Etheridge or Sarah McLachlan (who she can match in range and pitch, listen to "Two" and you'll see)", wrote Diana Schwaeble of The Current. "Her honeyed voice is polished and rich with emotional nuance, much like some of the Jazz greats." The single "Two" will be included on the IAMA Compilation CD, distributed to Acoustic/AAA/Folk radio stations in United States and overseas. IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) promotes excellence in acoustic music performance and artistry. Amy Speace's latest album release, "Songs For Bright Street", has been attracting lots of attention, spending 3 months in the Top 10 of Folk Radio Charts and 10 weeks in the Top 10 of Roots Americana Charts (both in the summer of 2006). The album was chosen as one of Indie-Music.com's Top 25 Indie Releases. PBS distributor FastFocusTV is to feature Amy on their new series "Frequency", hosted by Dave Koz. Amy has been asked to open for Little Feat, Heartland, Phil Vassar, John Corbett Roger McGuinn, John Gorka, Peter Mulvey, Tracy Grammer, Sloan Wainright and Steve Forbert. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Jazz News :: home page |