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Melissa Elkins

I Believe In Miracles!!!!

About Me

Header Banner Made with MyBannerMaker.com! Click here to make your own!CD Available at cdbaby.com..View SlideshowI started singing as a small child. My mom recalls me singing when I was still in a high chair. Music has always been my passion and it's what i've dreamed about doing my whole life. I started out my musical journey in school singing in choir and music programs. I had my first solo performance at the age of 13 in a local contest and from then on i've been addicted to the stage. Over the last 10 years i've sung at several events. From weddings to hockey games to contests. I auditioned for American Idol in 2002 and competed in the Best New Talent contest in Los Angeles, Calif. in 2003. In 2005 I recieved 1st place the Knoxville Star contest in Bridgeman, Mi. and was sent to Knoxville, TN. to record an album of cover songs. In 2005 I was discovered by Cheryl Borowski from Starmakers Unlimited and she took me under her wing and introduced me to Gary Sadker from Red Ridge Entertainment in Nashville, TN. In 2006 Gary Sadker produced my first indie album "Dusty Road". I recorded in May of 2006 at Bayou Recording with some of the most awsome musicians i've ever heard. Some of the musicians that played on the album have played for some of the top artists including George Strait, Trisha Yearwood, and Jessica Andrews. It was an amazing experience being able to do a project with them. Since recording "Dusty Road" Some of my music has been aired on 97.5 WYTZ out of Benton Harbor, Mi. as well as a radio program in Australia and The Netherlands. I've continued to perform for festivals as well as local contests. During the summer of 2006 at a contest at Club Landing in South Bend, In. I met a fellow contestant Alicia Rose, who had the same goals as me and who also had worked with Cheryl Borowski and Gary Sadker. The 2 of us started forming a friendship that soon turned into a bond like sisters. In June of 2007 we started working on learning some duo songs and have since formed a duo group called "Take Two". The 2 of us recorded some covers in Nov. 2007 and are now working on a duo music career. We are making arangements to move to Nashville, TN. in August 2008 to pursue or dreams further.


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Member Since: 5/27/2006
Band Website: melissaelkins.com
Band Members: Melissa ElkinsTracy Lawrence / Shedaisy Concert 8-16-2007
Influences: Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Shania Twain, LeAnne Rimes, Sarah Evans, Patsy Cline, Trisha Yearwood, Faith Hill, and the list goes on. Pretty much all female singers with a powerhouse voice.
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Record Label: With God All Things Are Possible
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My Blog

I've wittnessed one of God's Miracles

I’ve always believed that miracles can happen but now i’m even more of a believer now that i’ve wittnessed a major one. On May 4th 2008 I got up on my day off work and went about my...
Posted by Melissa Elkins on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:08:00 PST

New Song "Angels' Wings"

I've added another song to my page. I chose the song "Angels' Wings" for my album as a special dedication to my late Grandma. She was a big supporter of country music and one of my biggest fans. I hop...
Posted by Melissa Elkins on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:52:00 PST

Benefit Concert

The benefit for the kidney foundation turned out good. There were not a ton of people there but it was still a success. $952 was raised for the kidney foundation. Thank you to everyone who came out an...
Posted by Melissa Elkins on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 06:56:00 PST