Amy Speace
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| Amy Speace | |
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 Amy Speace signing CDs in Chatham, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Amy Speace |
| Origin | Baltimore, M.D., U.S. |
| Genres | Blues, pop |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Website | Amy Speace website |
| Notable instruments | |
| guitar | |
Amy Speace is an American singer-songwriter from Baltimore, Maryland, who is a former Shakespearean actress notable for her critically acclaimed music.[1][2] National Public Radio described her voice as "velvety and achy" and compared her to Lucinda Williams.[2] The singer was based in Jersey City, N.J. but has moved to Nashville, Tennessee.[3][4] Her music is receiving positive critical attention.[5][6] Speace's song, "Weight Of The World", has been covered by singer Judy Collins on her 2010 album "Paradise".[7] Her albums are entitled Land Like A Bird, Into The New (EP), The Killer In Me, Songs for Bright Street, and Fable.[8]
[edit] References
- ^ "Amy Speace On Mountain Stage". NPR Music. August 12, 2010. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114290478. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
- ^ a b Alex Cohen (June 12, 2009). "Amy Speace: From Shakespeare To Songwriting". NPR. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105308100. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
- ^ Matthew Oshinsky (2010-09-26). "Amy Speace returns with a batch of killer tunes". Newark Star-Ledger. http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2009/06/amy_speace_returns_with_a_batc.html. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
- ^ Nancy Dunham (June 12, 2009). "CD Review: Amy Speace - 'The Killer in Me'". Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/11/AR2009061101395.html. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
- ^ "Amy Speace Steps Out of the Shade w/ Songs for Bright Street". USA Today. 2010-08-25. http://content.usatoday.com/topics/article/People/Celebrities/Musicians,+Composers,+Singers,+Rappers,+Groups/Jackie+Wilson/0ah29Xk6Es7Vx/1. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
- ^ Kevin Coughlin (September 14, 2009). "Pure Prairie League adds a real Amy to 'Amy' at Chatham show". Newark Star-Ledger. http://www.nj.com/morristown/index.ssf/2009/09/pure_prairie_league_adds_a_rea.html. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
- ^ Mike Ragogna (2010-08-12). "A Conversation With Judy Collins: Paradise & Little Vigils: Conversations with Judy Collins and That Guy Mark Erelli". Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-ragogna/emparadiseem-emlittle-vig_b_679529.html. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
- ^ "Albums". AmySpeace.com. 2011-05-03. http://www.amyspeace.com/music/. Retrieved 2011-05-03.
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