Natalie LaRue
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Natalie LaRue | |
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| Birth name | Natalie Marie LaRue |
| Born | December 28, 1983 |
| Origin | San Clemente, California Nashville, Tennessee |
| Genres | Pop, Americana, CCM |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | BEC |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/natalielarue?fref=ts |
Natalie Marie Murray (née, LaRe; born December 28, 1983) is an American singer and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. She has released four studio albums with her band LaRue, formed by her brother Phillip and herself, and an EP as solo artist.
Early life
Natalie Marie Murray was born on December 28, 1983, the daughter of Paul William LaRue and Carolynn Marie LaRue (née, Nesbitt). Her elder brother is Phillip LaRue, and she has two younger twin sisters.
LaRue
Ever since she started singing in church choirs at an early age, Natalie has had a passion to sing. At the age of 11, she teamed up with her brother Phillip, to write their first song while he was bed-ridden by mononucleosis.
At 14, she and Phillip were signed as a duo to Reunion Records under the Provident Music Group. Their debut album, LaRue, was released in 2000 including 11 original tracks they had co-written. They became popular in the CCM scene.
In 2001, they released their second album Transparent. Also with all songs written by the two siblings, but with brand new themes and an edgier, rock-influenced sound. From the alternative/pop "Jaded", about changing relationships, to the electro ballad "Fallen For You", a love song to God, to the soft and melodious "Brianna's Song", a song written about their sister with cerebral palsy. The album confirmed LaRue's place among top CCM performers.
In 2002, aged 17, she and Phillip, 19, finished their third album, Reaching, and received great reviews for its sophisticated harmonies, matured lyrics and fuller alternative rock feel. The album's catchy pop title track reflected LaRue's passionate worship to God. Other songs like "Ok to Cry", about grieving amidst hope, and "Summertime", about longing for a soul mate, openly addressed teen issues in the light of Christian faith. Critics said the album was "amazing" and put it among the 2002 best CCM albums.
Personal life
In 2003, Natalie married Rob Murray, a performer from South Africa whom she had met while playing the same music festival the prior year.
Then, in 2003, Natalie and Phillip ended their musical duo.
Soon after getting married in 2003, Natalie and her husband welcomed their first son Noah. Later they had three daughters, Ella, Viola, and Adia.
Back to music
In April 2012, after several years focused on being a full-time parent, she released the EP Even Now, produced by Don Chaffer from Waterdeep.[1]
Discography
As LaRue
| Year | Title |
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| 1999 | Waiting Room (Maxisingle) |
| 2000 | LaRue (Reunion)[2] |
| 2001 | Transparent (Reunion)[3] |
| 2002 | Reaching (Reunion)[4] |
As solo artist
| Year | Title |
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| 2012 | Even Now EP[5] |
References
- ^ "Natalie LaRue Artist Profile | Biography and Discography". Newreleasetuesday.com.
- ^ "LaRue by LaRue". iTunes. February 4, 2000.
- ^ "Transparent by LaRue". iTunes. February 17, 2000.
- ^ "Reaching by LaRue". iTunes. August 10, 2002.
- ^ "Even Now - EP by Natalie LaRue on iTunes". itunes.apple.com. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2022.