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Alex J. Robinson - Man. I Feel Like A Woman [live] alexjrobinsonvideo 680 views from Havelok Jamboree
Alex J. Robinson - Mindemoya (in the trailer) alexjrobinsonvideo 401 views also from the trailer rehearsal at Havelok Jamboree. These are always fun to see.
Alex J. Robinson - Into The Sun (live in the trailer) alexjrobinsonvideo 337 views from the trailer rehearsal at Havelok Jamboree (what a great time!!!) Thanks for having us. Hope to be back next year...(please?)
Alex J. Robinson - Girly Girl [full production; CMT version] alexjrobinsonvideo 6,283 views The new single from The Getaway. Directed by Chris Stacy (who also directed That's Who I Am from the Never Say Never CD) and produced by Todd Neilson and Jesse Hunt.
Alex J. Robinson - Mindemoya alexjrobinsonvideo 1,278 views The new single from The Getaway. All about summertime holidays. We all have a place like this that is special to us. Everyone seems to really like this one. Hope you do too.
Alex J. Robinson - I'm Here For The Party alexjrobinsonvideo 633 views This was shot at the CD release part in February. Fun Fun Fun
Alex J. Robinson - I Don't Give Up alexjrobinsonvideo 805 views from the CD The Getaway. about hope and perseverance.
Alex J. Robinson - Girly Girl alexjrobinsonvideo 1,308 views from the CD The Getaway. one of the most autobiographical songs on the album
Alex J. Robinson - Halfway Over Him alexjrobinsonvideo 909 views from the CD The Getaway. this one is a lot of people's favourite.
Alex J. Robinson - I'm Alright alexjrobinsonvideo 1,059 views from the CD The Getaway. this one is made up mostly of footage from the cd release party/ showcase that was held at The Supermarket.

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That pretty blonde from the Ontario Tourism commercial is forging a name for herself, and Alex J. Robinson's 2nd album, The Getaway, will confirm to her rapidly growing audience that shes a woman with a powerful voice and the talent to match.

While more and more TV viewers were being captivated by Alexs rendition of the provinces signature song, Theres No Place Like This, the Sudbury native has been hard at work writing and recording the 10-song follow-up to her debut, Never Say Never. That disc spawned 4 singles, one of which made it to #7 on CMT's Cross Canada Countdown.

Alex describes the new CD as hopeful, positive and more mature—looking beyond that "songwriter standard," romantic relationships. It was co-written with partner Tim Thorney (producer for Alanis Morrisette, Jimmy Rankin and others). The two met while Alex was in her mid-teens doing voice-over work in the studio. Though Alex's sole instrument is her voice, it doesnt stop her from finding the melodies that ring true and she and Tim have honed a great creative chemistry.

He lets me explore different sides of myself, says Alex, citing the track Girly Girl, a sassy little number about asserting ones independence and being proud of whomever you choose to be regardless of judgment.

Among the other up-tempo tunes on The Getaway is Mindemoya, a hum-along story that will tap into listeners reminiscences of teenage summer fun and first crushes. Alexs childhood at the family cottage near Manitoulin, ON, flooded back after the passing of her beloved grandfather and inspired the song to honor his memory.

Driving Into the Sun is an enticing story of escape with a loved one, Driving until the morning light, talking and dreaming about our new life and Possibilities delivers another positive punch for the legions of Alex J. Robinson fans.

One of Alexs favorite new tracks is somewhat autobiographical. Dont Give Up is a simple, soft story of exactly where Im at as a singer, not to mention a timely message given the state of the economy lately.

Traditional country stalwarts never fear, though. There are still a couple of good ol hurtin songs on this album, notably the fiddle-infused Im Alright, the country-rocker Halfway Over Him (halfway through the day Im free, but when the sun fades away and the night begins, Im halfway over him) and the classic, poignant ballad Learning How To Love Someone.

The other major player (literally) on The Getaway is Brent Mason, a veteran country guitarist straight out of Nashville whos worked with luminaries Alan Jackson, George Strait and Alexs personal favorite, Shania Twain. Mason is a 12 time winner of the Academy of Country Music Guitarist of the Year Award and a two time winner of the CMA Award Musician of the Year.

With much live performing under her belt since the last CD (I still cant believe I was on the same stage as Randy Travis and met Kenny Rogers—I learned so much watching how they work the crowd), Alex is set for the next round of touring. Her band, led by musical director Kevin Birch and consisting of Ali Raney on fiddle, Doug Johnson on steel, Corey Lacey on guitar, and Nick Czarnogorski on bass all "love the songs and that is very encouraging."

I just want to keep playing more and more, says Alex. Ive done 2 consecutive performances at the CCMAs (Canadian Country Music Awards) and opened for some pretty big acts. Last year I was nominated for the top new female talent at the CCMAs so my confidence has really grown. Country music fans can be confident that The Getaway will make them happy to hear more.

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