About Me
Once in a great while, an entertainer comes along with such fine vocal abilities and stage presence, she literally stops shows. Singer/songwriter/actor/producer Lucy Shropshire is that kind of performer. Like many fine singers, Lucy's musical roots were nurtured in church, singing gospel, playing piano and organ for her church choir. After studying music and voice at the University of North Carolina at Chapel, Lucy performed in venues along the east coast forming numerous bands and musical organizations.In 1981, Lucy relocated to the west coast, performing in almost every major performance venue in Reno, Nevada and surrounding areas. Spreading her artistic wings Lucy sang with and for many celebrities including jazz great Dizzy Gillespie and eventually winning the RENO AREA MUSIC AWARD in 1985 for "Best Jazz Vocalist".It was 1986, while on the island of Bermuda that Lucy wrote, produced and recorded a stirring piece of music called "Come Together World". The song became the United Nations Song of Peace, winning first place in the UNITED NATIONS YEAR OF PEACE SONGWRITING CONTEST, beating out 40 other entries from 12 countries.In 1988, Lucy moved back to the mainland from a "life-changing " stay on Bermuda. This time she moved to Las Vegas where Lucy performed at practically every major showroom in the area. Showrooms at "The Sands"and "The Stardust", where Lucy played the lead in "Enter The Night", The Golden Nugget and The MGM Grand just to name a few. Most notably in 1996 Lucy performed nightly and was the vocal coach for the cast of 70 in "EFX" starring David Cassidy. Lucy was vocal coach for David Cassidy and his brother Patrick Cassidy during her stay at the MGM Grand. In 1999 while at the Golden Nugget, Lucy recorded a duet with Clint Holmes, taken from his off Broadway musical "Comfortable Shoes"to rave reviews and she performed nightly with the Holmes Show. In 2001 Lucy performed with Mary Wilson of the world renowned "Supremes" as the soubrette in the Grammy nominated Broadway musical "Sophisticated Ladies" featuring the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Most recently Lucy has re-located to New York City where she has just returned from a tour of the production "Respect" the musical journey of women as "Paulette" and as vocal director for the cast.Over the years, Lucy has been acknowledged as one of the most formidable artist of our time receiving accolades from many acclaimed columnist and published writers. In the words of Daryl H. Miller of the Los Angeles Times: Feb. 2, 2002, pg. F.5 "Lucy displays one of those rich, honeyed voices that comes from somewhere so deep inside that it seems to be rising from all the way down in her toes". Lucy's star continues to rise as seen in all of her abilities, her talents and as shown in her work. With more than a three octave vocal range, Lucy's experience in production, writing and in performance, all come together to show the skill of a true perfectionist. Being compared to such great vocalists as Sarah Vaughan, Aretha Franklin, Stephanie Mills and yes Barbra Streisand, Lucy has her own unique style and presence, Offering something fresh, new and always exciting. Lucy Shropshire is a music lovers delight and an experience not to be missed.
