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Lori Lynnette/Nashville Recording Artist

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NASHVILLE RECORDING ARTIST/SINGER/SONGWRITER/PRODUCER PICK UP YOUR COPY OF LORI LYNNETTE'S CD "ABSENCE OF COLOR" FROM CD BABY AT: http://cdbaby.com/cd/lorilynnetteblack
You have been marked on my profile map! Click to zoom-in. LORI LYNNETTE'S BIO------- I was born in Chicago, Illinois into an educated family that is generally not artistically inclined. I was the oldest of 4 children (the experiment) and had a very outgoing personality. My Dad’s career kept us moving around from state to state so we ended up in Middleton, Wisconsin where most of my musical likes and dislikes were formed. I attended high school at Middleton High School and was involved in everything musical or theatrical that I could sign up for. I was very much a “class clown” and I developed the nickname “Buzz” that name stuck throughout my lifetime. When listening to the radio in Wisconsin the only genres of music played there were either hard rock or soft rock and of course country, so that was about all that I knew about. My Dad loved all of the great singers like “Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, The Drifters, & Tony Bennett“. He would play those LP’s on the record player over and over again. And sing out loud terribly off key and me and my brother and sisters would just laugh. I would practice and imitate celebrities and pretend I was singing and dancing on television. As kids, my brother and my 2 sisters would prepare choreographed shows to the latest hits for our relatives. It was always a regular event during the holidays. After a while I started landing lead singing parts with many different groups in school. One year I participated in 4 singing groups at one time. The more the merrier as far as I was concerned. I learned about so many different styles of music from opera to songs from other countries in other languages. I eventually studied singing techniques with Debra Harry’s (Blondie) vocal teacher. She was professional opera singer and she taught me many great things. Primarily how to achieve different vocal effects and how to help create the mood you want in a song. From High School I moved to Mt. Holly, New Jersey and enjoyed music there and dabbled a little but never really seriously pursued anything. I did some modeling, but in the back of my mind I knew that I would eventually move to California and go after my life-long desire to be an Entertainer. I got married and learned about many creative talents that I was capable of through my husbands drive and creativity. He helped me to develop the strong work ethic that I possess today. But the pull of Hollywood and my desire to be an Entertainer got the best of me and finally I decided after my divorce to drive across the United States in a beat-up old Toyota station wagon full of my things. I had about $250.00 left in my pocket when I reached the big sign that said “Welcome to California” with a tear in my eye, I pulled over, got out of the car and kissed the ground. I had made it. This was it! I’m here!!! That day I stopped at Circuit City in the “valley” and they offered me a job that day! So I knew it was meant to be. It took years to acclimate myself to California. What a hick I was! I had a John Deere Tractor that I used to ride around on. (You know the latest technology). Most people driving by didn’t know if I was male or female back then. (That’s okay, keep ‘em guessing). I found that to be hysterical. My favorite outfit was a flannel shirt and black spandex pants. (The spandex was so comfortable on the seat of the tractor - but it was hard to stay on top of it going up and down hills). I used to wear my John Deere hat backwards. The only other thing that I needed was chewing tobacco! Everybody was so beautiful and thin in California. Not like where I came from. Bodies were proportionately different to say the least. Here the men and women had such long hair, and the pretty faces, and the sexy clothing. There was so much competition for everything. I went through a few jobs in the kitchen design and appliance sales and worked on the side in films, television, and commercials for a few years. I discovered that I enjoyed the entertainment business a great deal and I was interested in learning more. On the set of “Star Trek - Deep Space Nine” I met some people that I eventually produced and wrote an album with but it was just a beginning. This is when I began to discover my love for writing lyrics and melodies and developed my current vocal style. The whole experience of playing my music for other people inspired me to continue to write songs, and look for outlets for my music. I have just finished my 1st Country CD . I really have enjoyed working on this project a great deal because it brought me back home. I feel that I was digging down deep into my days in Wisconsin when I was writing the lyrics. This is my 1st Country CD titled "Absence of Color". The sound is very traditional country with my voice that is more contemporary. Writing has begun for CD ..2 with bigger and better shows with coreography and duets. Please keep in touch. I love your support. It really inspires me. Keep inspiring others, keep plugging away, keep it authentic, but most of all keep it country. Take care. I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4 "To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. ***RALPH WALDO EMERSON*** **********************REVIEWS******************************* *** Dwight Hobbes - Mpls/St. Paul Magazine, Pulse of the Twin Cities, Insight News******************************** "It’s long since time we saw country music add more color beside Cowboy Troy and the memory of Charlie Pride. Lori Lynnette does that with, indeed, an impressive palette. She delivers true passion with fluid phrasing in a distinct style culled from a healthy regard for tradition. From her debut album, Absence of Color, be on the look out for the first single “"Things I Love“, along with a rousing “His Love’s Not Real”, pegged as the follow-up. And, from Lori’s career, look for very good things. This lady of country song has a strong future ahead of her." ************************************************************ ****
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Member Since: 6/22/2006
Band Website: LoriLynnetteBlack.com
Band Members: The Band Members of Lori Lynnette & The Legends: Lori Lynnette - Lead Vocals/Background Vocals/Songwriter Nashville Crew: Feel Free To E-mail Lori For Booking Performances!!!!!!!!!

CD Titled "Absence of Color" Copyright @ 2007 Sole Property Of Lori L. Black Registered With The Library Of Congress Lori Lynnette Black - Lead & Background Vocals, Lyrics. Tack Anderson - Drums and Percussion Jim Monahan - Mandolin, Dobro, Bass, Lead & Rhythm Guitar, Background Vocals Keyboards - Allan Edmondson Steel Guitar - Allan Flaa 1) "One Last Kiss" 2) "Things I Love" 3) "So Romantic" 4) "Excuse Me" (Country Version) 5) "Mississippi Moon" (Country Version) 6) "Cannot Separate Us" 7) "His Love's Not Real" 8) "One And Only Man" 9) "Love's Fire" 10) "Simply Threw It Away" 11) "How Do You Say Goodbye" ************************************************** CELEBRITY GEMINIS: Morrissey May 22 Naomi Campbell May 22 Drew Carey May 23 Bob Dylan May 24 John C. Reilly May 24 Kristin Scott Thomas May 24 Anne Heche May 25 Lauryn Hill May 25 Mike Myers May 25 Miles Davis May 25 Helena Bonham-Carter May 26 Lenny Kravitz May 26 Pam Grier May 26 Stevie Nicks May 26 Joseph Fiennes May 27 Kylie Minogue May 28 Annette Bening May 29 John F. Kennedy May 29 Rupert Everett May 29 Wynonna Judd May 30 Brooke Shields May 31 Clint Eastwood May 31 Alanis Morissette June 1 Heidi Klum June 1 Marilyn Monroe June 1 Morgan Freeman June 1 Barry Levinson June 2 Wentworth Miller June 2 Allen Ginsberg June 3 Angelina Jolie June 4 Kenny G June 5 Mark Wahlberg June 5 Sandra Bernhard June 6 Anna Kournikova June 7 Liam Neeson June 7 Prince June 7 Tom Jones June 7 Joan Rivers June 8 Kanye West June 8 Johnny Depp June 9 Michael J. Fox June 9 Natalie Portman June 9 Elizabeth Hurley June 10 Gene Wilder June 11 Ally Sheedy June 13 Tim Allen June 13 Boy George June 14 Courteney Cox June 15 Helen Hunt June 15 Joyce Carol Oates June 16 Yasmine Bleeth June 16 Newt Gingrich June 17 Venus Williams June 17 Paul McCartney June 18 Kathleen Turner June 19 Paula Abdul June 19 John Goodman June 20 John Mahoney June 20 Nicole Kidman June 20
Influences: Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Trace Adkins, Sugarland, Shania Twain, Big & Rich, Cowboy Troy, Josh Turner, Toby Keith, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Billy Currington, Brooks And Dunn, Trisha Yearwood, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, George Strait, Darryl Worley, Martina Mc Bride, LeAnn Rimes, Gretchen Wilson, Bucky Covington, Jake Owen, Garth Brooks, Trent Tomlinson, Phil Vassar, Alison Krauss, SheDaisy, Melissa Ethridge, Jamie O’ Neal, Jo Dee Messina, Wynonna, Travis Tritt, Terri Clark, Bonnie Raitt, Keith Anderson, & Little Big Town.
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I have acted or participated as part of the crew on all of the following motion pictures, television shows, & commercials*****Star Trek-Deep Space Nine (Star Fleet Officer), ER, Chicago Hope, All Mc Beal, Friends, Friday After Next, Million Dollar Hotel, Nurse Betty, Pacific Blue, The Dating Game, Wrangler Commercial, Mc Donald’s Commercial, Once & Again, Jackie Brown, Blackout, Judas Kiss, Born Free, Ground Control, A Murder Of Crows, Why Do Fools Fall In Love, Relativity, Melrose Place, Seinfeld, Murder One, Seventh Heaven, Secret Service Guy, Mr. Rhodes, Almost Perfect, Party Of Five, Babylon 5, High Incident, Sparks, Conspiracy Theory, Caroline In The City, Miller Lite Commercial, The Pretenders, Single Guy, Burning Zone, The Drew Carey Show, Life With Roger, The Last Don, Men Behaving Badly, Nothing To Lose, Mad About You, Deep Family Secrets, Lois & Clark, The Player, Ink, Leaving L. A., The Justice Of America, Arliss, Deep Impact, Odd Man Out, Martial Law, Stuart Little, Baby Boy, Enemy Of The State, Lost Souls, Cracker, Inspector Gadget, The Muse, Tracey Takes On, For Love Of The Game, Senseless, Drop-Dead, Landlady, Training Day, Private Affair, Jungle Juice, City Of Angels, George Wallace, Beyond Belief, Father’s Day, To Have & To Hold, Story of Us, Fight Club, Girl Next Door, & Days Of Our Lives (To Name A Few)
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Sounds Like: Vanessa Williams mixed with a little Aretha Franklin if they did Country Music. Don't give up..... One day I decided to quit... I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality... I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God. "God", I asked, "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?" His answer surprised me... "Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?" "Yes", I replied. "When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. He said. "In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would not quit." He said. "Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant...But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle." He asked me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots". "I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you." "Don't compare yourself to others." He said. "The bamboo had a different Purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful." "Your time will come", God said to me. "You will rise high" "How high should I rise?" I asked. "How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return. "As high as it can?" I questioned. "Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can." I left the forest and brought back this story. I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you. Never, Never, Never Give up!

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Lori Lynnette BlackCalifornia Country Girl By Pat Hannah Indie Islands eMagazine Pages 35 & 39 December Issue 2007“Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Lori now lives in Camarillo, California where she is pursuing a hugely successful songwriting and performing career with her musical talents. As a child she remembers performing in a mall in Wisconsin where she spent a lot of her childhood. Her Dad loved all the great singers like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and the Drifters so there was always a lot of music in her home - both Soft Rock and Country.After leaving school Lori started pursuing her music career. Studying singing techniques with a vocal teacher, she dabbled with her music a little, did some modeling before meeting her ex-husband, who taught her about drive and creativity and renewed her desire to sing and perform.Making a life changing decision, Lori moved to California where after working on the side in films, television, and commercials for a few years, auditioned for a soft rock band called “Bentsilver” whom she performed and traveled with extensively.Recording with R Double D Records Label, Lori is working on her first CD, which is all her own original music and a mixture of Country and Americana. “I never seem to run out of ideas for my songs. My life is full of drama. All I have to do is write about something that is happening….”With songs like “Mississippi Moon”, “One Last Kiss”, and “Excuse Me”, some of which you are able to listen to on her website, you will understand why we at Indie Islands feel Lori is on the fast track to stardom. Her musical interpretation of the lyrics and the feeling she emotes makes her music truly memorable.With the support of her Mother Christine she is taking the plunge with her career and as she says in her own words “I have reached a place in my career where I am ready to travel and perform and not put any limitations on myself.” With her own powerful vocal style and her self-penned songs of life and love, this young beautiful “California Country Girl” is a must to listen to.“Performing is a passion. I love to touch people’s hearts with my songs. It moves me to want to do more and write more and ultimately perform more.” This emotive side of Lori is also echoed in her continued support for her charities of choice Aids, Diabetes, and Autism.Her words of wisdom to other artists striving to make their way in the music industry : “The most important thing is to try to surround yourself with positive people who support you in what you are doing and where you want to go in your career. Never lose faith in yourself or limit your dreams.”
Record Label: R Double D Records/Buzz Black Productions
Type of Label: Indie

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SongVault.FM

Please go to www.songvault.fm...... Just recently I have posted several of my songs on a website at www.songvault.fm.  I happen to really love the site because they play all genres for all t...
Posted by Lori Lynnette/Nashville Recording Artist on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:23:00 PST

I am in the December Issue!!!!

    Lori Lynnette Black California Country Girl By Pat Hannah Indie Islands eMagazine Pages 35 & 39 December Issue 2007 "Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Lori now lives in Camarillo, ...
Posted by Lori Lynnette/Nashville Recording Artist on Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:49:00 PST

My Talented Country Friends...."Shilo"

My Friends at Deep South "Shilo" 11/17/07 -Indianapolis Indiana-With a hit single poised to burn up the country music charts "Dodgin' A Ford In My Chevrolet", and several more ready to follow it u...
Posted by Lori Lynnette/Nashville Recording Artist on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:55:00 PST

Taylor Swift, One Republic, & Will I Am.....

Dick Clark's ABC Celebrity New Year's Eve Party!!!! Well it goes without saying that I am thoroughly exhausted but feeling exhilarated because I had an amazing time after 6 hours of continuous d...
Posted by Lori Lynnette/Nashville Recording Artist on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:00:00 PST

Black Artists in Country Music-Dwight Hobbes

Insight News ArchivesDwight Hobbes, arts columnistBlack artists playing country music is, you have to admit, an odd concept. Not necessarily wrong, just, well, not your everyday scheme of things. When...
Posted by Lori Lynnette/Nashville Recording Artist on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:09:00 PST

New Record Label!!!!!!!!

I am happy to announce my decision to work with an Independent Record Label that is new for me. It is an honor to work with them because of the constant communication I have been receiving and the po...
Posted by Lori Lynnette/Nashville Recording Artist on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:01:00 PST

Indie Islands eMagazine December Issue 2007!

I am very excited to announce that I have been selected to be Featured in their December issue of "Indie Islands eMagazine! I have already confirmed back to them to tell them that I am interested an...
Posted by Lori Lynnette/Nashville Recording Artist on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:43:00 PST

"One & Only Man" - "Absence Of Color"

"One & Only Man - CD Titled "Absence Of Color" Lyrics By Lori L. Black Copyright © 2007   Wanna tell the whole world That I finally found you. Magic's in the air. Come on now babe, Feel my lo...
Posted by Lori Lynnette/Nashville Recording Artist on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

"Just Simply Threw It Away" - CD Titled "Absence Of Color"

"Just Simply Threw It Away" - CD Titled "Absence Of Color" Lyrics and Music By - Kelley & Howard Copyright © 1992 BMI   Using our dreams for A safe place to hide. It's a sad time to try And b...
Posted by Lori Lynnette/Nashville Recording Artist on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

"Mississippi Moon" - CD Titled "Absence Of Color"

"Mississippi Moon" - CD Titled "Absence Of Color" Lyrics By Lori L. Black Copyright © 2007 Library Of Congress   Let's go down by the river, There's a big steep hill. On the other side By the ol'...
Posted by Lori Lynnette/Nashville Recording Artist on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST