Nick Granato
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Nick Granato (born; July 18, 1963) is an American Folk Singer/Songwriter, Winner of the Stonewall Society's[1] Pride in The Arts Award(2), 2007 Artist of The Year and 2007 CD of The Year "Outside The Lines".[2] No. 1 CD for the 2007 on the Outvoice Charts.[3] Two No. 1 radio singles "My Ordinary Life & "Color Outside The Lines" on Sirius Satellite Radio August 2007/September 2007[4]
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[edit] Early career
Nick Granato spent his early career mostly as a songwriter in Nashville, he has had over 250 songs recorded[5] by numerous artists including Pamala Stanley,[6] Heirline,[7] Juice Newton[8] and Buffalo Rome.[9] Nick's music has been utilized by many organizations including Susan G. Komen for the Cure,[10] The United Way,[11] and the US Olympic Committee.[12]
Nick also served as Director of Music Publishing for Chestnut Mound Music/Cal IV Christian (1989–1994) – (1998–2000).[13]
Nick Granato's first album, Sun Dance was released on the indie Label Song Harbor in 2003.[14] The CD of 12 original Florida Style music contained a duet with Stella Parton[15] and a featured appearance by Nashville Now songstress Darlene Austin.[16] The CD received prominate favor at Folk radio, excellent reviews, garnering several award nominations[17] and selling admirable for a first release. Nick's second album Plastic Pink Flamingos[18] was released on Song Harbor in 2005.[14] The CD contained 13 original Florida Style songs. The title song was seriously considered as a new State song for the State Of Florida. Nick supported and promoted the CD releases by touring American coastal communities. This CD also contains the super popular song Survive.
[edit] Outside The Lines
In 2007 Nick Granato released his 3rd CD Outside The Lines on Song Harbor.[14] 13 Tracks of original Folk/Rock style songs, infused with political and social commentary. The CD featured prominate Nashville Studio musicians, Gene Rabbai, Steve Cummings, Donny Skaggs Phil Lister and Doug Kahan. Outside The Lines[19] produced 6 No. 1 songs[20] and earned Nick 5 Pride In The Arts Award Nominations,[2] winning the top award, Artist Of The Year and CD Of The Year.[2] In 2007–2008 Nick toured the United States, Canada, Mexico and Hawaii.
[edit] Discography
2009 "In Real Life" – Song Harbor
2007 Outside The Lines – Song Harbor
2005 Plastic Pink Flamingos – Song Harbor
2003 Sun Dance – Song Harbor
[edit] Future
A new CD In Real Life was released in October 2009. Nick is currently on a national US tour.[21]
[edit] References
- ^ Welcome to the StoneWall Society Network. Stonewallsociety.net. Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
- ^ a b c Welcome to the home of Pride In The Arts, Annual Awards. Brought to you by StoneWall Society. Prideinthearts.com. Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
- ^ OutVoice Top 40 GLBT Musician's CD's Top 40 of 2007 Chart!. Outvoice.net. Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
- ^ Siriusoutq.Com. Siriusoutq.Com. Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
- ^ BMI, music royalty, music publishing, music licensing, songwriter, copyright, composer. BMI.com (2011-06-30). Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
- ^ http://www.pamelastanley.com/
- ^ http://www.heirline.com/
- ^ Juice Newton Online. Juicenewton.com. Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
- ^ Home. Buffalo Rome (2011-04-27). Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
- ^ Komen Survive Campaign. YouTube (2008-08-30). Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
- ^ United Way of Okaloosa & Walton Counties. United-way.org. Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
- ^ Team USA. Usoc.org. Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
- ^ management – May 15, 2000 | Amusement Business | Professional Journal archives from. AllBusiness.com (2000-05-15). Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
- ^ a b c HOME. Nickgranato.com (2011-08-28). Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
- ^ Stella Parton. Stella Parton. Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
- ^ Darlene Austin. Darlene Austin. Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
- ^ Nick Granato | Sun Dance. CD Baby. Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
- ^ Nick Granato | Plastic Pink Flamingos. CD Baby. Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
- ^ Nick Granato | Outside The Lines. CD Baby. Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
- ^ HOME. Nickgranato.com (2011-08-28). Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
- ^ HOME. Nickgranato.com (2011-08-28). Retrieved on October 20, 2011.
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