Deborah Kay
Macomb, Michigan, United States | INDIE
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Detroit, Mich. (Oct. 12, 2009) – Singer, songwriter, keyboardist and recording artist Deborah Kay has received two nominations for The Independent Singer-Songwriters Association’s (ISSA) “ 2009 Christian Contemporary Singer-Songwriter of the Year” contest and award. Kay’s two nominated songs, “So Alive” and “Love Everlasting” are from her debut CD, “Love Stories,” which was nationally released in late 2008 on Visionmoore Music Group Records. Kay, who wrote both songs, is the only artist to receive two nominations in the 2009 Christian Contemporary category. Other contest and award categories are in Gospel, Pop, Country, Rock and Hip-Hop.
ISSA is an international music organization that supports the disciplines of singing, songwriting, musicianship and performance in independent music communities around the world. The winners in each category will be announced in November, 2009 and will be awarded a cash prize, as well as receive huge international exposure.
While “Love Stories” is Kay’s first solo CD, she is no stranger to the music scene. Over the last 15 years, she has performed or recorded with such national artists as Ronnie Laws, Carl Carlton, Kim Waters, Earl Klugh, Run DMC, Billy Preston, Gene Dunlap and Lin Rountree. With the sweet, soprano voice of an angel, Kay is considered one of Detroit’s best female singers, songwriters and keyboardists to hit the national music scene in more than 30 years. Influenced by other female singers who play piano, such as Alicia Keys, Roberta Flack and Carol King, Kay’s musical style is a fresh blend of R&B, jazz, pop, gospel, and even classical influences, all indicative of her life experiences.
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- Visionmoore Music Group, LLC
Detroit, Michigan (March 29, 2010) - Singer, songwriter and keyboardist Deborah Kay and her original song, “So Alive” have won “Best International Artist” for the 2010 MusicOZ Awards. The awards show was held on Friday, March 26, 2010 at Sydney Town Hall in Sydney, Australia. On the night of the MusicOz Awards, MTV Australia filmed the ceremony. Kay attended the Awards Show in Australia to pickup her winning trophy and prizes. Later that night, Kay performed at the Awards show prestigious Industry Party. “I’m so excited that I won,” says Kay, a former Detroit school teacher turned singer. “I’m honored that a song I wrote and performed has struck an accord with listeners thousands of miles from Detroit. I’m looking forward to coming back to Australia on a mini tour.”
Music artists representing various music genres and numerous countries from around the world were nominated. The winners will receive record deals and artist development and prizes totaling more than $200,000. In addition, winners will be booked for international television, radio and live appearances and performances. Considered Australia’s premier music awards show for unsigned and independent artists, the MusicOz Awards’ past winners have signed recording deals with a number of record companies, to include Universal Music, Elusive Records, Warner Music, and Sony/BMG.
“So Alive” is from Kay’s debut independent CD, “Love Stories,” which was released last year. Several months ago, Kay’s songs from the CD, “So Alive” and “Love Everlasting” also received nominations for The Independent Singer-Songwriters Association’s “2009 Christian Contemporary Singer-Songwriter of the Year” contest. Over the last few years, Kay has performed or recorded with such national artists as Ronnie Laws, Carl Carlton, Kim Waters, Earl Klugh, Run DMC, Billy Preston, Gene Dunlap and Lin Rountree. # # #
- Visionmoore Music Group, LLC
Discography
Love Stories - CD
Love Everlasting - Single
Never Can Say Good-Bye - Single
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Deborah Kay is a rising star, whose time has come. Blessed with a sweet and pure soprano voice, along with a masterful style of playing piano, Deborah is destined for true superstardom. Hailing from the music rich Motor City, Deborah is already being called, perhaps, the best new female singer to emerge from Detroit since Anita Baker hit the national music scene 25 years ago.
These days, Deborah is ecstatic about the release of her highly anticipated debut CD, entitled Love Stories, which contains the hot single, Love Everlasting. The single has already received rave reviews from selected music critics and radio executives from around the United States, who have heard the song in advance of its release. Love Stories is an epic collection of beautiful songs of love, inspiration, hope and faith, all penned by Deborah. The CD was released in 2008 on Visionmoore Music Group.
While Love Stories is Deborahs first solo CD, she is no stranger to the music scene. Over the last 10 years, she has performed or recorded with such national artists as Ronnie Laws, Carl Carlton, Kim Waters, Earl Klugh, Run DMC, Billy Preston, Mike Phillips, Gene Dunlap and Lin Rountree, Yazarah, The Contours and Dino Kartzonakis.
Deborahs early music experience is rooted in her church choir at New Mount Zion Baptist in Detroit, where her father served as pastor. As a member of the choir, Deborah sang and played piano, under the direction of her mother, who was the minister of music. While gospel music has been the building block to Deborahs rising music career, she has also studied classical voice and piano. In addition, Deborahs voice and keyboard styling was influenced by Detroits vibrant R&B and jazz scene.
Although inspired and influenced by such female singers as Cece Winans, Alicia Keys ,Sade and Keyshia Cole, Deborah, with her three-and-a-half octave range, has created her own style and sound, which transcend culture, race and age boundaries. I love to write, sing and play music from the heart, says Kay. My songs and music inspire and empower me to reach out and touch the emotions of my audience.
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