Lucie Diamond - Singer/Songwriter

"Lucie Diamond is a breath of fresh air, like a cool breeze on a parched face. She’s an amazingly talented beautiful young woman. She can’t miss! Her debut album is a piece of magic, and I'm happy to be a part of it." Delbert McClinton _______________________________________Lucie LIVE in York - MAY 2008 "Outside Voice" Written by Lucie Diamond & Jace Everett ""Sexy songstress Lucie Diamond, the UK's number 1 country music export......a cross between LeAnn Rimes and Joss Stone" The Sun_________________________________________

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AWARD-WINNING SINGER-SONGWRITER LUCIE DIAMOND - BIO 2008 started with a bang for singer-songwriter Lucie - winning two major awards at the UK Country Radio awards in February and hearing she had SIX nominations in the European CMA country music awards. With her brand new all-star band, she headlined the UK awards event and the annual Country Music Messe in Berlin, plus a storming debut appearance in Wales before heading off to Nashville for her 4th trip to Music City in less than 2 years. The last year has been a whirlwind of record-breaking success for Lucie with the release of her hit album, "I Wanna Be Rich," nominations for Album of the Year and several other categories, number one hit singles, front cover features and rave reviews in International magazines, radio airplay in up to 60 countries, several headline-hitting trips to Nashville and acclaimed shows around the world attracting standing ovations. Her profile and credibility also helped attract such superstars as Delbert McClinton and Albert Lee to her corner. In July 2007, Lucie became the first British artist to headline to more than 40,000 people in France at the biggest country festival in Europe, where she celebrated the release of her debut album "I Wanna Be Rich" on the same day. Last year, UK-based singer-songwriter Lucie toured and travelled to USA several times, France, Dubai and the Middle East, Belgium, the UK, South Africa and Mozambique among other places. Lucie and her UK band have performed to many, many thousands of people to glowing reviews - and many sold out shows. She was appointed an Ambassador for the UK-based humanitarian organisation the Mineseeker Foundation, and the South African-based Sole of Africa, whose patrons include Nelson Mandela, Queen Noor of Jordan, Sir Richard Branson and movie star Brad Pitt. Lucie spent much of September and October 2007 in South Africa and Mozambique on a fact-finding mission and filming several TV documentaries for US and world-wide broadcast. Despite her hectic touring and work schedule, Lucie always finds the time to help causes close to her heart. As an extremely premature baby herself, Lucie is a "celebrity supporter" for the national charity BLISS, who are the main premature baby care charity in the UK. She also helps other causes, privately. In June last year she was invited by the prestigious CMA to fly to the USA and represent the UK at their annual CMA Global Artist Party, to kick off the CMA festival. Lucie's set attracted many VIPs to see her show, and she won deserved rave reviews from all those attending the full-house event in downtown Nashville. Lucie is the current European Artist of the Year and current Female Vocalist of the Year, after she swept the boards at the annual European CMA country music awards in Spain. Winning 3 of her 4 nominations - more awards than any other artist , and the sole Brit' to win an award - with Dolly Parton just snatching the 4th, Lucie beat Dolly, Faith Hill and Gretchen Wilson to win "Female Vocalist." Judges also decided she was worthy of ECMA "Future Star" Award. In the latest awards, Lucie was the first artist to win the won the brand new "ECMA Media Award" for her impressive International profile and the "impact" her music has on a world stage and via global media. She was nominated in 6 categories, and was the sole British artist to win anything. In distinguished company, Lucie is one of only three females to win this year, along with US stars Carrie Underwood and Sheryl Crow. Legends George Strait, Vince Gill and Brooks & Dunn also scooped awards. Her 6th single release, the title track from her CD "I Wanna Be Rich" was released in September '07 and spent several weeks at number 2 in the European chart. Lucie also made history by being the very first artist to hit the number one spot in all 3 Hotdisc country charts at the same time - and stayed there for 2 weeks. She spent 8 consecutive weeks at number one in the British country artist chart and won the Hotdisc Single of the Year award - presented to her at the sold-out UK Country Radio Awards held at the prestigious Lakeside venue, Surrey in February, where she and her band also headlined. Lucie also won the coveted Presenters' Award for sheer volume of nominations for her album "I Wanna Be Rich." Described as "a cross between LeAnn Rimes and Joss Stone" by the UK's biggest-selling daily newspaper The Sun, who also call Lucie "The UK's number one country music export." The stunning 5' 2", blonde vocal powerhouse has more than made her mark on the global map, since blasting onto the international country music scene at the start of 2005, with her headline-grabbing debut single, “That’s What I Like About You”, featuring Grammy-winning guitar legend Albert Lee. A huge hit on radio world-wide, spending a record 10 consecutive weeks at number 1 in the British country chart and reaching number 5 in the prestigious European CMA chart. In just 2 years, she scored 5 major hits in the main European CMA country chart and airplay in up to 60 countries. Norway’s Arly Karlsen dueted on Lucie's first number one record. Rock and roll stars The Jets played on her 4th single - also a chart topper. Lucie Diamond is the ONLY British artist to have 2 consecutive number ones in the main European country chart. Lucie wowed audiences in the UK, USA, Denmark, Norway and Berlin in 2005 & 2006. In April 2006 she won new fans when she opened for Live Aid star Paul Young, at his request, at a sold-out London show. In May 2006, she visited Nashville for the first time and was overwhelmed with the response to her live shows. Lucie also wrote with some big name songwriters for her debut CD, was in big demand from the media and was asked to give private showcase acoustic performances to magazines, radio stations, record labels and major music business executives. She also performed an emotional private show to the children, parents and staff at the Vanderbilt hospital. Lucie revisited the USA in October and into November 2006. She was invited to make a 2nd visit to the world famous Bluebird Cafe, to sing her own songs - along with many more prestigious gigs in Music City that month. All very well attended, thanks to major press and media coverage of her visit, inc the State's national 'paper The Tennessean. Lucie's management arranged a private "by invitation only" industry showcase for music biz VIPs, at the prestigious Nashville venue 12th & Porter, following requests by record labels and Music Row executives after her sizzling Nashville debut in May. Platinum-selling country star Jason Aldean loaned Lucie his full band for the showcase set, and a US film crew captured the event for a global broadcast. Over 150 music industry VIPs, including 8 record labels were in attendance and Lucie won a standing ovation and rave reviews. She was back in Nashville in May and June 2007, by invitation of the powerful CMA for their Global Artist Party - snapped up after they spotted Lucie at her own showcase the year before. A record attendance for the CMA event and "house full" signs went up early. Representing the UK, Lucie was the only female artist on a bill with 7 male country artists from Australia, Canada and Ireland, to a triumphant response. She was backed by Pam Tillis' band. Lucie also recorded her latest songs on that US visit, to finish off her long-awaited debut CD "I Wanna Be Rich," songs co-written with the biggest names in that town on previous trips. Of the 12 tracks on "I Wanna Be Rich," Lucie co-wrote 4 of them. The haunting ballad "I Wish I Could Rewrite The Ending," based on a true story from Lucie's life in the UK countryside, (co-written with Rachel Thibodeau who penned a current hit for Martina McBride) was released as Lucie's last single in January 2008. Lucie also wrote "Read My Lips" with UK writer Catherine Rushton. "My Ex True Love" with Bat McGrath, who writes for Kenny Rogers and Wynonna among other big country stars. "Don't Mess Me Up," with Nashville writer Brent Anderson who is signed to Garth Brooks' management, Major Bob Publishing. The highlight of her time in the studio on Music Row was a duet with Grammy winner Delbert McClinton, track 7 on her new CD. Delbert having previously joined superstars Tanya Tucker, Martina McBride and Bonnie Raitt on duets. Lucie also co-wrote with Delbert on her most recent trip to Nashville (Feb/March 2008), and he also turned up at one of her shows. "Lucie Diamond is a breath of fresh air, like a cool breeze on a parched face. She’s an amazingly talented beautiful young woman. She can’t miss! Her debut album is a piece of magic, and I'm happy to be a part of it." Delbert McClinton - July 2007 ----------------------------------------- In summer 2007, she was once again in demand from the media, including a BBC Radio interview live from Nashville to the UK, which included 2 live songs sung by Lucie and accompanied by her Music City acoustic guitarist. And while in the USA in June last year, she revisited the world famous Bluebird cafe for her 3rd show there - this time as guest of legendary songwriter Kent Blazy (If Tomorrow Never Comes etc with Garth Brooks.) This time a "standing room only" appearance. Her latest trip to Nashville in February 2008, saw the "sold out" signs outside The Bluebird Cafe, when Lucie appeared there, again at the request of Mr Blazy. This year she is touring UK and Europe with her band and the acclaimed acoustic show. Some dates have already sold out, and her performances have earned standing ovations. Lucie will headline several festivals including the prestigious Visagino Country Festival held in Lithuania in August - with her full UK band - to 50,000 and on TV to 4 million. In September, she is booked to headline a new festival in France. More UK and overseas dates are still to be added. Lucie is already in demand for shows in 2009, and she has just gone back into the recording studio to work on her own songs for the next album, due for release sometime in the first quarter of next year. Country Music People magazine - Live Reviews - March 2008 Although her debut CD is amongst my favourites, I’d never seen Lucie Diamond live before and, wow, what a performance she gave in Camberley! (UK Country Radio Awards.) This lady has class and a contemporary act that can hold its own with the best of the American scene. She has terrific stage presence and a finely tuned band of top notch musicians. Trust me, Ms Diamond is going to be a big star................ David Allan - Country Music People magazine __________________________________________________________ Lucie is: * Ambassador for the Mineseeker Foundation & The Sole Of Africa * Celebrity supporter for BLISS - UK's National Premature Baby Care Charity * A pro member of NSAI (Nashville Song Writers Association International.) * A Sterling member of the CMA. www.luciediamond.com www.myspace.com/luciediamond ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------With a great voice, great looks and a definite talent for song writing, we need to support a British artist that is certainly capable of taking on the Martina’s and Faith’s of this world. If you only buy one pure country album this year, buy this one.Maverick magazine - August 2007-------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------Mirande Country Festival, France- 2007

"Lucie Diamond is a truly exceptional and gifted country singer. Her amazing voice and song-writing abilities have catapulted her into a league of her own.....a star in her own right....."Sasha Reid - Mink Potential Magazine, Australia. Dec '07. .. Brand new Australian-based fashion & lifestyle magazine, have run a major feature with Lucie Diamond in their latest issue, which you can see on their website now www.minkmagazine.com/ The UK’s own breakout phenomenon, Lucie Diamond. Sometimes a lot of praise for a fledgling artist can arouse scepticism, but in Lucie’s case, the plaudits are fully justified. This is one of the best female Country vocalist performances of the year, period.Up Country magazine"Don't Even Think About It" (low key warm-up in Nottingham - April 2008)
Lucie LIVE @ the Bluebird Cafe, Nashville Feb 2008 - Acoustic .... .. "I Wish I Could Re-write The Ending" & "Don't Even Think About It" Acoustic Video Clip of Lucie singing Live in Nashville with USA band "Read My Lips"MORE VIDEOS OF LUCIE ON MYSPACE TV - JUST GO TO "VIEW VIDEOS"Lucie swept the board at the annual European Country Music Awards in Spain, July 2006. She won more awards than any other artist, and was the only British artist to take home an award.She won:"Female Vocalist of the Year," (beating Dolly, Faith Hill and Gretchen Wilson)"European Country Artist of the Year""ECMA Future Star Award" ..

_________________________________________"I Wanna Be Rich is the very best country album ever to come out of the UK. Lucie is pure star, with the talent and the CD to back up that description. I'm loving the album more every time I listen to it. It truly is a great album."David White, BBC - July 2007 Lucie LIVE @ the UK Country Radio Awards - Feb 2008_________________________________________Ask anyone to name a British-born female country artist who can mix it with the best that Nashville has to offer and you’ll be waiting a long time for an answer. The truth of the matter is that we’ve never been able to produce a singer that could give the Dolly Partons and Reba McEntires of this world a serious run for their money. Until now - Lucie Diamond is a rare gem. Neil Bonner, Glitz magazine - July 2007

_________________________________________ "In Lucie Diamond we really do have a world class artist, songwriter and performer on our hands and I think this year is going to be the start of a long and successful career. Having seen her perform recently, I would recommend anyone to try and catch one of her shows. She really is something special: a real Diamond." .Maverick Magazine - July 2007 .Nashville Rock interview Lucie Click here to read

Please add "The Sole Of Africa" Banner to your myspace site or website. (right click, select all, right click, copy and then paste into your "About Me" section ) .. )In September and October 2007, Lucie travelled to South Africa and Mozambique to visit areas devastated by landmines, meeting victims - many of them young children - and the aid workers on the ground. A film crew followed Lucie as part of major documentaries being produced for US television. Lucie said: “It is just appalling and beyond belief to think that literally every 19 minutes, someone is maimed or killed by a landmine on our planet, planted deliberately by another human being to do exactly that, in cold blood. I am told there are an estimated 100 million landmines in Africa, and Mozambique is the worst area affected." . The Mineseeker Foundation has helped to develop cutting-edge mine seeking technology mounted on airships, and has offices in the UK, USA and South Africa. Dedicated to the seeking out and removal of landmines around the world, starting with Mozambique at the personal request of Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel. They have launched The Sole of Africa campaign - to step in behind landmine removal and reclaim the land, to turn minefields into farmland. Sending in specialist support teams to teach the communities to sow, grow and sell their own produce, empowering people to self-help for long term solutions to the mine and famine problems. Also working with victims to provide artificial limbs, plus other practical and immediate help. Lucie in Mozambique

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