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Carolann Ames

So Long Abilene available for purchase!

About Me


"Given how the current glut of Americana artists has devalued the field to sub-prime mortgage crisis levels, to come across one that restores your faith in the genre is some kind of miracle. San Diego’s Carolann Ames is a born faith healer. The Grand Prize winner in the 2004 John Lennon Songwriting Contest, she’s touched by angels as her rich, supple voice (a cross between Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Shania Twain) soars skyward. But in such confessional numbers as the strummy ‘70s pop of “Broken Down Dream,” countryish desert-rocker “Lavender Sky” and the bluegrass flavored “Bridgewater Creek” you can tell she’s done a lot of livin’ and probably a fair share of sinnin’, too. Backed by a sharp crew of players (secret weapon: fiddler Melissa Harley), Ames traverses the Americana spectrum without repeating herself a single time, and it’s this journey she takes you on that’ll be your ticket to heaven.By Fred Mills , HARP Magazine Feb.2008
"Letting Go" from CD Release Party, Baker-Hunt House, Covington, KY
"Broken Down Dream" performed at Baker-Hunt House, Covington, KY
Carolann Ames and Silverlake performs "West Virginia" on WNKU 89.7
-Winner: Grand Prize in the 2004 John Lennon Songwriting Contest
-Honorable Mention 2008 SongOfTheYear.copm
-Finalst 2007 WeAreListening.com Songer/ongwriter Awards
-Finalst ISC 2007 International Songwriting Contest
-Honorable Mention 2006 Billboard Song Contest
-Honorable Mention 2006 Great American Song Contest
- Honorable Mention 2005 Mountain Stage New Song Festival Contest for
PerformingSongwriter Magazine
- Nominated for Best Alternative Album in the 2005 San Diego Music Awards
- Winner 2005 CD of the Year for Kweevak.com
- Finalist in the National Independent Music Awards
- 27 on Americana Radio Charts June 2006
..Ames is one of those rare triple threat artists. Besides being an electrifying performer, she is also a top flight writer and producer,.. Lonny Brooks of Taylor Guitars.
“A most refreshing wordsmith/songwriter whose time has come …Americana lives! Douglas Rowe, Acoustic Avenue WNKU 89.7

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/29/2005
Band Website: carolannames.com
Band Members: Carolann Ames - vocals, acoustic guitar Hector Maldonado - vocals, guitar, mandolin Ken Dow - bass Melissa Harley - fiddle Kevin Dow - Drums

Influences: Dolly Parton, Shawn Colvin, Sheryl Crow, Jayhawks, Old 97's
Sounds Like: Melodic, guitar driven Americana sung with a distinctive voice... creatively, musically and lyrically.

Record Label: Ear Candy Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

"I Remain" Offered As Free Download!

"I Remain" Offered As Free Download! ...
Posted by Carolann Ames on Fri, 23 May 2008 09:50:00 PST

Whoo Hoo!!

 So Long Abilene got its first review and it’s a great one. Check it out on HarpMagazine.com We are off to TN, KY and Ohio and are really excited about the Baker Hunt Art Foundation CD Rev...
Posted by Carolann Ames on Sun, 16 Mar 2008 08:43:00 PST

The City was on fire( and my house as well)

For those of you who don't know, my house here in san diego burned to the ground in the recent fires one month ago. Two days before the fires, my CD So Long Abilene was sent to mas...
Posted by Carolann Ames on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 02:54:00 PST

Listent To Our WNKU 89.7 ON AIR !

Listen to Carolann Ames and Silverlake, consisting of Carolann Ames and Hector Maldonado on acoustic guitar, Melissajean Harley on fiddle, and Ken Dow on bass, as they stop in to visit with WNKU 89.7...
Posted by Carolann Ames on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 09:47:00 PST

Recording with Alan

Been laying down tracks for two songs with Alan Sanderson. he is great to work with and is really capturing the sound we have LIVE which is what i want. I am going to put a rough track up for everyone...
Posted by Carolann Ames on Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:31:00 PST

Advancing to the next round in International Songwriting Competition for two songs!!!

Just got word  on some cool happenings for my song Underneath the texas sky ....See below "We are pleased to inform you that the song "Underneath The Texas Sky," entered into the Americana c...
Posted by Carolann Ames on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 02:47:00 PST

Back from Texas Festival

Just got back from doing a festival in texas ( Windows on Texas) sponsored by Texas Rebel radio  and it sure seems like wherever we go we hit some "interesting" weather. This time it wa...
Posted by Carolann Ames on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 02:32:00 PST

hey it's a new year

...having survived the christmas black hole i am looking forward to touring with my band and recording a new cd.  Now don't get me wrong , i had a good time with my family and i enjoyed the time ...
Posted by Carolann Ames on Wed, 03 Jan 2007 06:30:00 PST

Recording

 I am really excited about starting my next CD project cause i feel like the songs i have that are not recorded yet are some of the best i have written.I meet tonight with Lonny Brooks( Taylor Gu...
Posted by Carolann Ames on Wed, 15 Nov 2006 11:49:00 PST

wnku.org

Douglas Rowe from WKNU radio called me yesterday and told me to listen in ( www.wnku.org   streaming LIVE) because he was going to be playing some of my music. He is a dj that we did an...
Posted by Carolann Ames on Mon, 13 Nov 2006 08:28:00 PST