CONGRATULATIONS BECKY!! PERFORMING SONGWRITER MAGAZINE NAMED "FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE" ONE OF THE TOP PICKS FOR BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR, 2008!
Highlights -
CMA CLOSE UP MAGAZINE - JANUARY 2009
PERFORMING SONGWRITER MAGAZINE, SEPT/OCT 2008
COUNTRY WEEKLY MAGAZINE, JUNE 16TH 2008
Some favorite quotes...
“I can tell you that as a songwriter, she knows exactly what she is doing. Songs like the restless “Bound For Tennessee” and the fun and flirtatious “I Need Your Love” are well-written, and could potentially be hits for anybody---Country or Bluegrass. On the somewhat mysterious “Jenny,” I think she makes her biggest mark as a writer. This song could be more than just a hit---maybe a “Song Of The Year” in either format.” – Chuck Dauphin, Music News Nashville
“Five gold stars! To the best female country singer I’ve heard in a very, very long time. Schlegel has an unusually complete voice, capable” of handling all sorts of material, with an extremely seducing twang to it, a twang that is completely her own. She walks the same musical land that Allison Krauss does, from modern bluegrass to almost mainstream ballads, and with an amount of commitment and intensity that makes them equals. Lennart Persson, Rootsy Nu
“In less than three minutes, Becky had me completely under her spell.
She has been likened to other chanteuses, but there is a fragile beauty, vulnerability and heartbreaking ache to her voice that makes her a unique performer. Her vocals are best described as exquisite, but then you the musical accompaniment that lifts this whole album up into the premier division.” – 5 STARS” Alan Cackett, Maverick Magazine
“Quite simply, there isn’t a track on the record that doesn’t sparkle. Becky’s vocals wrap around self-written lyrics the way one might cozy up to a warm blanket in the dead of winter.
While many independent artists throw their music out into the market, there aren’t many of them who can actually compete on a national basis. Becky Schlegel not only competes but she should be able to pack houses with her articulate, wonderful tunes and that fabulous voice. It’s the voice of an angel and “For All The World To See” is a record that has found a place on the best of 2008 list.” Matt Bjorke, Roughstock.com
“..From start to finish the CD it’s practically addictive. Schlegel proves bluegrass isn't about region,it's a sensibility and an attitude, at times wistful, other times gutsy, brought to life here with an angelic voice and plenty of verve.” Corinne Brown, Country Standard Time
“If I could paint a picture of a voice that chooses to show and share its shape with the world with a song, reaching down to the soul, and the music that puts them together and gives them a reason to exist, Becky Schlegel would be a sunrise. A promise made out of beauty and sensibility, a breath of fresh air waiting to be discovered and lived with each new day.”- Esther Berlanga-Ryan, AllAboutcountry.com
“Whether it’s driving bluegrass, story song folk or the country tune, “For All The World To See,” Schlegel handles them with deceptive ease, while consistently delivering standout performances.” Ron Wynn, Nashville City Paper
“…Schlegel blows me away. Listening to her album is like tasting a fine wine; initially you’re struck by that gorgeous, ravishing voice, then you start noticing the presicsely detailed and fluid production and arrangements,by Schlegel and Brian Fesler, then the musicianship…” – John Conquest, 3rd Coast Music Magazine.
“Becky wrote all eleven songs, and not since "Boulder To Birmingham" on Emmylou's Pieces Of The Sky album have you heard a song so integrated into the soul of the writer/singer. And Becky does it ELEVEN times. Some of these songs are haunting memorials to loss, some are foot-stomping celebrations of life -- all the way through, the virtuosic simplicity of her vocal dynamics melds with the instrumental and vocal harmony efforts to turn the songs into mini movies that you will want to go back and visit like friends you would love to see more than you do. I love these songs and I love this music. Go ahead and learn to spell Schlegel -- she's gonna be with us as long as she wants to be.” – Bill Littleton,The Bridgeworks
"I STUMBLED ACROSS BECKY THE WAY YOU FIND A SHINY NEW PENNY IN THE PARKING LOT; IT WON'T CHANGE YOUR LIFE, BUT THERE IS SOMETHING YOU REALLY LIKE ABOUT IT." -TOM T. HALL
something is someone who could sing as well as Dolly Parton. Becky Schlegel fits the bill to a tee. Her vocals are simply amazing. Her abilities to soar to the clouds with her beautiful soprano voice is simply mesmerizing. This national release is going to put Schlegel on the top of the list of new artists to watch in 2008. “ (9 out of 10)- Jane Powell, Eclectic Cuts
“If you’ve ever been in love, if you’ve ever missed someone, or missed home, you will relate to and enjoy this album. It is worthy to be added to your collection.” -Gone Country
You’ve got some notes there in your voice
that make an older person feel faint…
…makes cowboys order an extra beer.
~Garrison Keillor, A Prairie Home Companion
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Thank you for your friendship. Please check out the my flyer for the great lineup of musicians I’m going to be working with at the Iridium Jazz Club on June 16th. I am so excited! Peace and love, Pat Holley
Just wanted to take the time to say hello and apologize for
not getting back in a more timely fashion. A few family situations have kept me
busy over the past few months…not using that as an excuse just life.
I’d like to thank all of the new friends for adding me…it’s
an honor to have each and every one of ya’ll come by and listen to what I do.
As for my music I’ve had to put in on hold a little bit due to the situations I
mentioned…but I am going to Nashville
during music fest and am looking forward to seeing as many of my myspace
friends as possible. Again thanks to all the new and the other great friends I’ve
made here on myspace…feel free at any time to ask me about my songs or make a
comment good or bad…
Take care and hope to see many of ya’ll at Nashville…
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Thanks for the add! Everytime we catch you on Midwest Country we stop in our tracks. Your voice and the harmony just puts tears our my eyes! Swing thru and drop us a comment when you can. We'd love to hear from you!
I hope many blessing came your way This year on Easter Sunday Hope you had all your family around And all of your eggs were found Have a great week friend May your happiness never end
