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Margaret
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Sep 22, 2009
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The EP, culled from her forthcoming debut album, is a compelling collection of songs that showcase the sheer talent Margaret brings to the table as a vocalist and first-rate songwriter. It shines a light on the diversity of her writing—from the pain-drenched "Better" and the moody and melodic "Paper Chains" to "Whiskey And A Gun," a jawdroppingly tough look at revenge from one woman's point of view. It's a collection that highlights the power and intimacy of her lyrics and the connection she has always made with her audiences.
"I really want listeners to feel like they are my confidantes," Margaret says. "I want them to feel like they have someone to commiserate and celebrate with when they hear my songs."
The project is for Margaret the culmination of three years of work honing the crafts she has nurtured since childhood. Collaborating with a group that includes co-writer and co-producer Stephony Smith and legendary producer/label head James Stroud made the excitement of making her first record all the more thrilling.
"I knew I had material that I loved and believed in and I couldn't wait to share those songs with other people," says Margaret. "Then, when James and Stephony wanted to be involved to the extent they were, that sweetened the deal even more."
The digital-only EP, on Stroud's new Emrose Records imprint, caps a journey that began in a household steeped in music, from Frank Sinatra to Bonnie Raitt and Mary Chapin Carpenter. At 16, Margaret began touring with a band, gaining invaluable performing experience up and down the East Coast. She enrolled at Clemson, but soon left the school and friends she loved to pursue her dreams in the town she knew was the place to truly sharpen her skills—Nashville. There she met publishing and A&R executive Laura Stroud, who recognized Margaret's raw talents as a singer, writer and performer. The two soon began working together, leading to introductions to the city's great songwriters and guiding her towards a record deal.
Though Margaret's heart and soul are firmly rooted in country music, she also recently enjoyed national exposure when she provided lead vocals for her friends at Hot Rush Productions on two songs featured in recent episodes of Disney's hot new tween series, Shake It Up. One of the songs, "Watch Me," was used as the theme song during the season's premiere episode, seen by 6.2 million viewers as well as another half million from fan-posted videos on YouTube. Margaret was also recently hailed by Nashville Lifestyles Magazine as the "Fresh Face to Watch in 2011."
As she continues work on her debut album, scheduled for fall release, Margaret is living out the dream that took root in the music-infused home she grew up in.
"There's such a power to music," she says. "It's one of the reasons I live in this town. Although the level of brilliance and commitment that exists here can be almost intimidating, I just let it inspire me. It makes my appreciation for the magic of music evolve and grow every day."
And in Margaret Durante, country audiences everywhere are about to find their own connection to that magic.
Record Label:
Emrose Records / R&J Records
Label Type:
Independent
Hometown:
Potomac, MD
Country:
United States
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Channel Comments
I saw you on GACTV.
Your music video has been number one four out of the last five weeks.
Way to go girl.
Great fortune to you.
sendin all the love from the potomac area! we love you and your amazing!!!
Jim VanNewKirk :-)