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Melissa Wray

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Feb 20, 2009 THE COSMIC COWBOY CAFÉ (est. 1996) 2RRR 88.5 FM Sydney, Australia Feature Album: Melissa Wray – “Red Stiletto Mood” Little Bit Shy I Miss The Passion San Antonio When I Get Tired Of Being Strong Feb 4, 2009 TCBG RADIO Very popular artist and song on our station, Awesome video to go with it Sep 15, 2008 9:05 PM Melissa, Red Stiletto Mood sounds like it is just that! Outstanding!! I look forward to going live next week so I can play MELISSA WRAY on our new radio station! Have a wonderful week and enjoy your awesome talent!! peace, Paddy Noonan www.radiofreeusa.org Jun 20, 2008 4:01 AM Here is my playlist for todays show on American Country Radio Network. The show starts at 11:00 am and re-broadcast at 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm (all times central) To check out the show go to http://www. acrn. fm/listen/ Song 6 Artist: Melissa Wray Title: When I Get Tired of Being Strong Jun 3, 2008 6:59 AM I just wanted to let you know that your song, "When I Get Tired Of Being Strong" will be played on Ladies of Country Music Radio on Thursday, June 5th and will be broadcast on American Country Radio Network at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. Jun 2, 2008 10:11 AM This weeks featured artists on the Bob Birch Radio Show, Venture Into Country are: MELISSA WRAY May 30, 2008 12:25 PM Congratulations! Your song, "When I Get Tired of Being Strong" has been selected as my Song of the Week. With this honor your song will be featured on the Bob Birch Radio Show, Venture Into Country this coming Tuesday. I will also be playing this song in one of my upcoming shows on American Country Radio Network. Your song is being featured on both my Promotions Page at http://www. myspace. com/countrymusiclover47 and my Radio Station Page at http://www. myspace. com/locmradio Groveland singer ready for career in Nashville By GARY LINEHAN The Union Democrat Tuolumne County singer Melissa Wray has released her first compact disc, “Red Stiletto Mood,” and is getting ready for a move to Nashville to further her career. Recorded in Nashville over a two-year period, the new album is a 12-track collection of country songs that cover a range of styles from traditional to contemporary. The first single, “San Antonio” — written by Lyle Lovett — was nominated for a Grammy Award as part of “The Stars Love Captain D’s,” a two-disc anthology benefiting autism awareness. “Red Stiletto Mood” is available now at www.melissawray-nashville.com. National release is expected in two to three months, with a supporting tour to follow. Born in Los Angeles,Wray began visiting Tuolumne County at age 6 when her grandparents, Rose and Thomas Tiano, opened Tiano’s Market in Groveland. As a young girl, Melissa worked summers in the restaurant portion of the market and customers would often put quarters in the jukebox to hear her sing along to Debby Boone’s “You Light Up My Life.” “I sang that song so many times,”Wray recalled this week. She attended Arroyo High School and Citrus College in Southern California, singing in bands and musical theater. She starred in three productions of “Evita” and was part of a 10-country world tour singing pop, country and classical music. “I really love to do everything,” she said. “I’m partial to country music because I grew up with it, but I love all kinds of music.” Wray made several trips between Tuolumne County and Nashville to record her album, which was produced by Robert Metzgar for the Capitol Management Group and released on the Platinum Plus Nashville label. A full roster of Nashville musicians play on the recording. The cover portrait was shot by Laurie Terry of Utah, with all the album’s other photos taken by Rich Miller of Sonora. Wray had intended to title the album after the opening song, “Country With Soul,” but her producer opted for the more provocative “Red Stiletto Mood,” a song leaving no doubt about the singer’s intentions. (Union Democrat 2008 portion of a press release)

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Melissa’s got her start as many Country artists do singing in church. Melissa's vast musical experience includes numerous live performances, radio and television. She was chosen as lead soprano to perform music by Felix Mendelssohn in ten European countries. She was originally trained in Classical music and has taught voice to those wanting to increase their vocal knowledge. Melissa has also toured with a Jazz band, Pop Band and a Classical Chamber Choir. She has performed in Japan for their Juno Festival where she sang in Japanese on a televised show. Her voice has been recorded and played for the Tournament of Roses Parade as well. She also has a love for Musical Theatre. Her lead credits include several different runs in Evita, 42nd Street, Brigadoon and Shenandoah to name a few. In early 2000, Melissa was discovered by Nashville Producer Robert Metzgar who produced her first album entitled “Red Stiletto Mood.” Shortly after, she met Dave Moody formerly of the Moody Brothers. Dave produced her first video and released it along with the single “Little Bit Shy” from her album. The single and video is now being played both in the states and abroad. You can also find downloads for her music on itunes, emusic, Amazon.com and other media outlets.

Current Stations Playing Melissa's Songs: by
Thanks To All The Radio Stations Playing My Songs.... New Stations are joining the list everyday! United States: tvutah.org/Home_Page.html www.konastream.com loudcity.com/stations/goodtunesradio-com/files/show/lcindex.html Rockin Roundup Rodeo Eagle Dreams Promotions Top Country Hits.Net Country Bear Radio: Lake Placid, FL TCBGR: Prattville, AL Sound Machine Country: Moyock, NC EMM: Central Point, OR (Also servicing markets: Charlotte and Gastonia, NC - Rock Hill, SC) Wide Music Country: Troy, NY Rockin' Roundup Rodeo: Tilden, IL Western Heart: Glendale, AZ International: 2RRR 88.5 FM in Sydney, Australia-Eddie White Acoustic Rain: Katwijk, ZH, Netherlands Real Country: Inbagun, Chibaken, Japan OHR-FM: Oamaru, New Zealand

What Other Musicians Write About Melissa by
TheViper said on Tuesday March 31, 2009 13:31 PM Re: You Tube Video Yea, I really feel that video has alot of meaning to it. I hope more people watch it and think about life in general. Therockproject.net MIX Radio said on Monday March 30, 2009 23:36 PM Thanks! Welcome to the MIX, and you have a great video on Utube. God Bless John Flanagan Proprietor / Mountain MIX Entertainment www.mountainmix.com Mel you got some pipes! The Chris Parish Band-Los Angeles, California Great music. Robert Jones Music-Conway, Arkansas Great Songs Michael Allan-Tennessee Hello Melissa! Thanks for the request. We'd love to have ya as our friend! Beautiful voice and great songwriting.....We really like San Antonio. Thanks again, don't be a stranger and take care! Mason County-Nashville, Tennessee Love your tunes!! Hit me up next time you need a drummer!! Best of luck in all you do. Jeff Clayton-Smyrna, Tennessee Thanks for the friend request. I really enjoyed your page and wish you much success. Jonathon Barnes-Atlanta/Nashville I like your sound Melissa. And your red hair is pretty cool too! From one redhead to another John-Spring Hill, Tennessee Awsome music, Mark-Connellys Springs, North Carolina It is an honor & a blessing to be Your friend!! I am enjoying Your music! :) Have an Awesome week. Jannet Lee/Singer/Songwriter-Eddyville, Nebraska Great video clip on 'Little bit shy'. wow.... Marty Penrose-Melbourne, Australia I really like your voice and your music! Keith Combs-Kentucky

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