In 2001, Rastin initiated a songwriting and recording relationship with internationally-acclaimed music icon Randy Bachman (guitarist and founding member, The Guess Who & Bachman Turner Overdrive). The result of their collaboration? Music fans everywhere are overjoyed.
It’s a single entitled, Born in a Barn, that is turning heads Rastin’s way on Canadian radio right now. Born in a Barn (penned by Shelly Rastin and Darcy Corbett), a timeless tune twinning marvelous harmonizing with incredibly clever and cheeky lyrics, is production by country music hit maker Jason Barry. The follow up tracks to complete the album are well underway and will be available across Canada by late Spring 2008.
Rastin recently grabbed the international spotlight when she shared the bill with country superstar Keith Urban.
Star Magazine reported, “Nicole Kidman is traveling with new hubby Keith Urban on his new North American concert tour, but she is going to great lengths to stay out of the public eye and out of the camera lenses.†The magazine continued, “Kidman was so demanding of her personal space that Shelly Rastin, the singer who opened the show for Urban at the 20,000 strong Bayfest outdoor concert in (Sarnia) that borders the U.S. at Port Huron, Mich., said she couldn't even get to her trailer to change her clothes before she went on stage. It was too close to the newlyweds black Prevost tour bus.
A rare artist who appeals to fans of all genres – particularly in her crossover forté of rock/pop/country – Rastin has been on the receiving end of several awards: two-time Country Artist of the Year, London Music Awards; two-time Singer/Songwriter of the Year, Jack Richardson Music Awards, and 2 nominations at the Toronto Independent Music Awards – the list goes on.
Everything Shelly Rastin touches turns to gold. She has captured first place and many new fans at a number of showcases and TV appearances, ranging from local talent contests, TSN, CMT / Corus Radio Network Country Star Search, Ed McMahon's Next Big Star, Toronto's City TV's Breakfast Television, Rogers Cable and The A Channel, and she’s been a repeat featured act at Canadian Music Week.
When an artist has an opportunity to work with a legend like Bachman, that artist is naturally excited. In fact, Rastin has made a solid impression on Bachman, who states, "You are quite a successful role model for women in all areas. You have and maintain a great family, have a day job at London Life and have a career in music. I don't know how you manage it all but it's quite a template for other women."
So much talent. So many accolades in such a short time. Yet, the best is yet to come for Shelly Rastin. Keep your eyes and ears open…Rastin’s gonna’ rawk’ your countrified soul!
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