Amanda Earhart

Amanda Earhart embodies the word "entertainer." Her powerful vocals cut straight to the heart - rock solid, yet full of emotion - and her ability to work a crowd is no small feat. Her energy is infectious and it's evident that she was born to per for. Take note of this artist - she's one to watch!
Joie Johnson, Switzer Talent Agency - Switzer Talent - Norman Music Festival 2014

BS’S “GRAMMY® GIG OF A LIFETIME” CONTEST RETURNS

FOR 2014 WITH TOP MUSICAL TALENT SIGNING ON AS JUDGES



Presented by Microsoft Surface, Contest Gives Aspiring Bands

the Chance to Perform During GRAMMY® Week Festivities



Judging Panel – Chart-Topping Rockers Fall Out Boy, MTV VMA “Artist to Watch” Winner Austin Mahone and BRIT “Critics Choice” Award Winner Emeli Sandé –

To Pick 40 Finalists for Public Vote



Nov. 7, 2013 – CBS Interactive today announced the kick off to its third-annual “GRAMMY® Gig of a Lifetime” contest[i] to give aspiring musicians across the country the chance to perform during a GRAMMY® Week event. The performance will also be available on-demand as part of GRAMMY® Live, a digital experience featuring streaming events and exclusive coverage around Music's Biggest Night®. Presented by Surface, the official tablet partner of THE 56th ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS®, this year’s contest will tap top musical talent from different genres – Fall Out Boy, Austin Mahone, and Emeli Sandé – to help select the finalists before the public votes on their choice for the winning band.



Nominations for “GRAMMY Gig of a Lifetime” are now open, and will close Dec. 10. Bands can visit CBS.com/GrammyGig to submit by sharing a short video of themselves performing an original song. On CBS.com, they’ll also find videos featuring each of the judges sharing tips and discussing what criteria they’ll be looking for while choosing the finalists. Following the first round of submissions, the judging panel will then narrow the nominees to 40 finalists. Voting on the finalists will open to the public on Dec. 22 and close Jan. 10.



The winner will be announced on Jan. 17, 2014, and flown out to Los Angeles to participate in GRAMMY Week events later that month, culminating in a live performance in front of a live audience at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. The performance will also be available to fans around the globe on-demand via CBS.com, GRAMMY.com and the GRAMMY Live mobile apps.



GRAMMY Live will kick off on Jan. 26, and feature coverage spanning all the VIP events leading up to THE 56th ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS airing live that same evening on the CBS Television Network (8:00-11:30 pm ET). GRAMMY Live is available online on CBS.com and GRAMMY.com, and across the GRAMMY mobile applications. It will include exclusive coverage from GRAMMY Week events, live-streaming of The 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards Pre-Telecast red carpet, behind-the-scenes access, and offer music fans second-screen features during the live telecast. - CBS Grammy GIG of a Lifetime & Surface

"You really can wail! Wow what a voice...you all were great..what a pleasure.. I would book you anytime" - American Junkie GM Jim Rowen

Amanda Earhart, a promising pop/rock singer & songwriter based in Dallas, TX, has won the December SingerUniverse “Best Vocalist Of The Month” Competition, for her performance of her song “Tell Me What You Want" (co-written by Lyn Olson). This song will be featured on her upcoming 6-song EP, which Earhart will release independently early next year (2012).

“Tell Me What You Want” is a strong blues/rock number which has a contemporary edge to it. If Kelly Clarkson or Beyonce sang a song which was more organic-sounding, it might resemble this cut. This song provides an excellent showcase for Earhart's clear, powerful vocals. Her voice is impressive throughout, particularly when it soars into a higher range later in the song. "Tell Me What You Want" was expertly produced by Lyn Olson, who played guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. Earhart also played keyboards, and sang all the vocal parts.

Earhart was born and raised in Oklahoma City, where she learned to play piano and began performing at a young age. She grew up listening to such favorite artists as Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin and other classic soul artists. When she was 12, Earhart began to perform professionally, singing with a quartet which played frequently in Branson, MO and throughout Oklahoma and Texas. Notably at age 14, she was awarded the Female Vocalist of the Year (16 & Under division) and was the youngest ever to be inducted into the Oklahoma Opry Hall of Fame.

Following high school, Earhart attended the University of North Texas (in Denton, TX) for two years. However, she decided to leave college to pursue a professional music career. She joined a cover band in nearby Dallas and became their lead singer. Earhart also trained to become a successful vocal coach; she now has 50 clients and is an associate of renowned vocal coach, Tom McKinney.


Amanda Earhart In 2009, Earhart's artist career took a positive turn when she hooked up with writer/producer, Lyn Olson. "I actually met Lyn via the music classified section in Craigslist," she recalled. "Lyn called me up and we started working together at his studio. It's been great collaborating with Lyn--we've written many songs for my upcoming EP, and for an eventual full-length album release."

Earhart is looking forward to releasing her debut EP, which will contain six new songs written with Olson. "I'm excited about promoting my EP and performing the new songs live," said Earhart. "We're currently trying out musicians for our live band."

"It's a been a dream come true to create my own music," she added. "I want to share my music [and hopefully] inspire people with my music...I want them to walk away feeling better." - Singer Universe - By Dale Kawashima

U.S. Congresswoman Mary Fallin, Miss America 2007 Lauren Nelson-Faram, Miss Oklahoma 2009 Taylor Treat, Hollywood Actor Ryan Merriman, USA Olympic Coaches Steve Nunno and LeRoy Smith, USA Olympic Gymnast, Kelly Garrison-Funderburk, KOCO News 5 Co-Anchor Jessica Schambach, CEO of Taco Mayo Randy Earhart, Rodeo Opry Singers Amanda and Kyle Earhart, Project Runway Designer Johnathan Kayne, 2008 Children's Miracle Network Champion Child Alli Dial, Magic 104.1 Radio Personality Jessi Stone, OKC Thunder Girl Shereka, Old Germany Restaurant Owner Mike Turek, and defending 2009 "Dancing for Kids Star" and KFOR "In Your Corner" Reporter Scott Hines, joined together on July 24 to support Children's Hospital Foundation, an affiliate of Children's Miracle Network during the Dancing For A Miracle gala that raised over $46,000 at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel... - Children's Health Foundation

I have had the incredible good fortune and priviledge of working with Amanda for the better part of 10 years and I can say without equivication that I have never had an association with a more talented, dedicated, and seasoned performer. She is the consummate entertainer with vocal power, flexibility, range, and beauty that rivals the best entertainment business has to offer. - Tom McKinney, Teacher and Trainer for the Stars

One of the few singers that I've met who exemplifies a real, developed, unbearable talent! [Her] tone is memorable and [her] voice is commanding. - Brett Manning, World-renowned Master Vocal Coach of the Stars

Her passion and loveof music is contagious to any audience. She is a professional in every one of her performances and will not compromise her work ethic. - Heather Cormack Olive: Film & Music Producer, Director

"Amanda always delivers, great energy and stage presence, the complete package" - Dave Copenhaver | Studio 7 | OKC

"One of the best bands I have seen in my 40 years of being in the private club business.. She is the best...Great with people" - Verej | Petroleum Club | OKC

In the first "Eagle Idol" competition, held in February 2003, the top prize went to Amanda Earhart, a freshman from Oklahoma City, for her rendition of "Sweet Thing."

- Univ. of North Texas