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When you hear Effron White, you are immediately struck by the uniqueness of his songs and their delivery. His gravelly vocal quality is reminiscent at times of Tom Waits, John Prine, or Bob Dylan; yet, there's a personal earthiness that drives the emotional truth of his songs right into your heart.

As a songwriter, Effron draws his influences from those legends of the past who are looked upon as poets as much as songwriters, such as, Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, John Prine, and Guy Clark. His skills as a singer/songwriter have resulted in nationwide recognition. In 2004, Effron won the coveted "New Folk" Award at the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival. He has also been honored as the Northwest Arkansas Music Award's "Best Folk Artist", and his song, "Yankee Dime" was voted "Best Original Song" at the 2002 Ozark Music Awards. Most recently, he was voted "Best Singer-Songwriter" - for the second year in a row - at the 2007 Northwest Arkansas Music Awards.

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COMPLETE LIST OF ACOLADES:

2008- NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MUSIC AWARDS "Hall of Fame"
2007- NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MUSIC AWARDS "Best Singer-Songwriter"
2006- NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MUSIC AWARDS "Best Singer-Songwriter"
2004- KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL "New Folk Competition for Emerging Songwriters", Winner
2003- OZARK FOLK FESTIVAL Folk Song Contest, 3rd Place
2003- OKLAHOMA SONGWRITERS AND COMPOSERS ASSOC. (OSCA) One Plus One Song Contest, 1st Place
2002- OZARK MUSIC AWARDS "Best Original Song" ('Yankee Dime")
2002- NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MUSIC AWARDS "Best Folk Artist"
2001- GREAT AMERICAN SONGWRITING CONTEST "Honor Award"
2001- UNISONG INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING CONTEST Finalist
2001- OKLAHOMA SONGWRITERS AND COMPOSERS ASSOC. (OSCA) One Plus One Song Contest, 2nd Place & Honorable Mention
2001- COOCH MUSIC SONG CONTEST Honorable Mention
2000- OKLAHOMA SONGWRITERS AND COMPOSERS ASSOC. (OSCA) One Plus One Song Contest, 1st Place
2000- WOODY GUTHRIE SONGWRITING COMPETITION, 3rd Place
2000- ENORMOUS RECORDS Song Contest, Grand Prize Winner
1999- CHRIS AUSTIN SONGWRITING CONTEST (MERLEFEST), 2nd Place (Country)
1999- WALNUT VALLEY FESTIVAL (WINFIELD, KS), "NewSongs Showcase" Selectee

"...but the best award is when someone tells you you've touched their heart with a song." -Effron

CD's:

"Day in the Sun", 2000 Produced by Emily Kaitz

"Yankee Dime", 2004 Produced by Fred Bogart

"Paradiso Loco", 2007 Produced by The East Side Flash
"THIS CD MUST BE HEARD!" --Paul Pearcy, speaking of "Paradiso Loco".

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"Effron White has what it takes as a songwriter. Every song tells a story and his voice is full of the character needed to deliver it." --Paul Pearcy, musician (Terri Hendrix Band, Jerry Jeff Walker, Dixie Chicks, Lost Gonzo Band)

"The words and the delivery are the most important thing. Effron does a fabulous job.  He's entrancing, relaxing, and inspiring... all at the same time." -- Monica Taylor, Oklahoma singer/songwriter (The Farm Couple)

"Best version of that song I have ever heard."--Guy Clark, on hearing Effron perform "L.A. Freeway"

"He's very sincere, a great storyteller."--Fred Bogert, record producer (Trout Fishing in America, Vasser Clements)

Effron White's Official Website: www.effronwhite.com
Email: effronwhite@effronwhite.com

www.myspace.com/effronwhitemus ic

Purchase CDs: www.cdbaby.com/all/effronwhite