Courtney Salter

RECENT PRESS RELEASE: Written by J'Marie MAY 7, 2010 (NEW YORK, NY) -- Premier Musique Group (PMG), a Christian and family-oriented recording company, added a new act to its marquee this month. Prior to, the company’s sole talent was Hulon, a top charting jazz artist that is currently ranked #25 on the Nielson BDS / Billboard music charts. To expand the company’s horizons and reach a younger generation, PMG signed American Idol contestant, Courtney Salter, a Neo-Soul / R&B artist from Wa...

RECENT PRESS RELEASE: Written by J'Marie MAY 7, 2010 (NEW YORK, NY) -- Premier Musique Group (PMG), a Christian and family-oriented recording company, added a new act to its marquee this month. Prior to, the company’s sole talent was Hulon, a top charting jazz artist that is currently ranked #25 on the Nielson BDS / Billboard music charts. To expand the company’s horizons and reach a younger generation, PMG signed American Idol contestant, Courtney Salter, a Neo-Soul / R&B artist from Washington, D.C. PMG plans to have Courtney in the studio later this month to record her debut EP, and hopes to pair her with iconic music producers to broaden her appeal for domestic and international exposure. In describing her sound as an artist, she said that she is “natural, funky, pro beauty, and real earthy.” Courtney wants to combine that type of sound and imagery, along with subjects that are “outside of the box” and not the industry’s typical format, but catchy and rhythmic. The 18 year old singer, will be working with the likes of Gary Foote, a bass player of Blood, Sweat & Tears, who has recorded and performed with music legends Maxwell, P Diddy, Mase, Carl Thomas, Regina Belle, and has done commercial work for MTV and other nationally played commercials. In an interview, President of PMG, Hulon E. Crayton II, stated that “she is not intimidated by the expectation to amass the level of popularity of her predecessor, but merely hopes to excel in all areas, spreading the word of God through her music, and share her experiences to sway other youth from the mistakes she had made growing up.” He later added “we are proud to have her aboard and her potential is insurmountable.” Courtney, who has been singing since the age of 5, feels as though her efforts have finally paid off and is more than ecstatic about signing her recent record deal. From her brief stint on American Idol, to her Making the Band appearance, those experiences helped pave the way for her upcoming debut on CD. Courtney Salter can be found online at myspace, youtube, and on her main site http://courtneysalter.com. For further information, contact J’Marie at (800) 891-3990 ext. 722. ------------------------------------------------------------- BIOGRAPHY: Written by Cynthia Davis-Middleton Courtney Salter is about to release her debut album, much to the excitement of many of her followers. With the album expected to be a success and fame imminent, the exciting, newfangled sound that she has made her own is certain to gain interest from across the world. The development of her unique style is the result of a lifetime of musical influence. Growing up listening to some of the greats to include Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Minnie Ripperton, Earth Wind & Fire, Donnie Hathaway, Stevie Wonder and many others, Courtney was always surrounded by different forms of music. Her grandmother was an amazing vocalists. Her parents exposed her to a wealth of music as a child, all of which influenced her development. Courtney’s musical journey began at age 5 in Washington, DC, when she performed her 1st solo in church and singing the Star Spangled Banner at age 6. It wasn’t until age 10 that she began to realize she enjoyed singing. Much later in her teens, she began to audition for music reality shows where she would be chosen in the top 20 for most events. After realizing that making music was her main goal, she began to showcase her talent in various venues across Washington, DC, and along the east coast, performing open mics and numerous gigs, making sure that her name and music were being heard by as many people as possible. She was quickly noted for the unique style that she brought to traditional Jazz and R&B music. As her confidence grew and her style developed, she soon saw a loyal following begin to grow and she became very popular with lots of views on Youtube on a variety of cover songs. She makes it known that majority of the music she listens to directs her musical development in some way. Finally, after honing her unique sound over recent years, she is now preparing to release several singles. Courtney plans to begin a tour after releasing her songs.