Leslie Satcher
| Leslie Satcher | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Leslie Winn Satcher |
| Born | 1962 |
| Origin | Paris, Texas, USA |
| Genres | Country Bluegrass |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1989 - present |
| Labels | Warner Bros. |
| Website | http://lesliesatcher.com/ |
Leslie Winn Satcher was born in 1962 in Paris, Texas. She has recorded two albums of her own and, in addition, she has co-written several singles for such artists as George Strait, Martina McBride, Pam Tillis, Gretchen Wilson, Patty Loveless, and Vince Gill.
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[edit] Biography and career
Leslie grew up in her birthplace of Paris, Texas, where she sang in local churches and schools – an experience which she lists as one of her biggest influences.[1] In 1989, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue her dream of being a country music singer, but found a niche writing the songs for which she is most well known — including many by notable country music acts like Patty Loveless, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, and Reba McEntire.[2][3] Pam Tillis reached #12 on the country charts in 1998 with Satcher's "I Said a Prayer". In 2002, Martina McBride's performance of her song "When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues" reached #8 in the United States, while her 2006 song "Politically Uncorrect", performed by Merle Haggard and Gretchen Wilson, reached #23 and was nominated for a Grammy award.[4]
At the same time, her singing career also began to take off, following her signing with Warner Bros. Records, and the release of her first album Love Letters in 2002.[3] This was followed by the independent release of Creation in 2005, which she has been touring to promote.[5] Her work has met with critical acclaim, with the Texas State Legislature calling her:
[Able] to craft songs that capture the ears and hearts of music lovers and honoring her [...] for bringing further acclaim to the illustrious musical reputation of the Lone Star State; and, be it further [..] an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.[3]
While USA Today listed her as part of a "groundswell" in traditional country and bluegrass music.[6] Leslie Satcher continues to write and sing, after taking some time off in 2006.[5]
In 2008, two songs she co-wrote with Monty Holmes, "Troubadour" and "House Of Cash" were recorded by George Strait.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Love Letters |
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| Creation |
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[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Album |
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| 2001 | "Love Letters from Old Mexico" | Love Letters |
| "Burn Me Down" | ||
| "Ode to Billie Joe" | ||
| 2002 | "Slow Way Home" |
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ "Letters From Leslie". Country Music Television. 2001. http://www.cmt.com/artists/news/1472356/20030606/satcher_leslie.jhtml. Retrieved 2007-06-21.
- ^ Tarradell, Mario (2002-04-26). "This train is bound for glory". Dallas Morning News.
- ^ a b c "H.C.R. No. 106". Texas State Legislature. 2007-02-21. http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/html/HC00106I.htm. Retrieved 2007-06-21.
- ^ "Students to perform at Country Music Hall of Fame". Country Music Hall of Fame. 2006-04-20. http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com/site/news_detail.aspx?cid=2025. Retrieved 2007-06-21.
- ^ a b Mackay, Jacquie (2006-04-03). "Who writes the songs for the Nashville greats?". ABC. http://www.abc.net.au/capricornia/stories/s1606735.htm. Retrieved 2007-06-21.[dead link]
- ^ Mansfield, Brian (2007-07-09). "O country music, where art thou?". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2001-07-09-country-usat.htm. Retrieved 2007-06-21.
