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Donna Beasley
Americana / Alternative / Country

New record "Under the Rushes" coming soon!



NASHVILLE, Tennessee
United States

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Member Since5/12/2006
Band Websitewww.donnabeasley.com
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~~~BIO~~~

East Tennessee. More than just a convenient description, in musical terms it means lonesome, spooky, mountain melodies and lyrics. Donna Beasley continues the tradition of real, honest rural music adding elements of classic country, rock, and pop. With a voice that goes from a whisper to a wail, she injects her music with the soul of the mountains, the joy of their beauty, and the pain of their isolation. Hear the results on Donna's eclectic Americana/Alt-Country debut, "Good Samaritan."

Donna's parents hailed from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Shortly after marrying, they moved to the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where she was born and raised, Sevierville, Tennessee. From a young age Donna was exposed to a wide range of musical styles. Her mother came from a family of guitar pickers and fiddlers who favored Bluegrass and Country music. Her father's tastes ran purely country while her older brothers introduced her to Rock & Roll and R & B.

In her teens, Donna gained notoriety singing in local churches and tent revivals. The biblical themes from her Fundamental Baptist background are evident in her songs.

Donna's songs have been featured on compilations of East Tennessee songwriters. Donna was nominated for a 2006 WIVK HEMI Award for Favorite Future Female Artist, and "Good Samaritan" was a finalist for a 2007 Independent Music Award in the Americana Album category. In Fall 2008, Donna was selected to showcase at the Americana Music Association Conference in Nashville.

Donna made USA Today's Weekly Playlist as well as XM Satellite Radio's Radar Report, received airplay on XM Radio Unsigned, on Steve Earle's Air America Radio, and on the Bob Harris show on BBC radio.

Fans of Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, and Neko Case will want to experience Donna Beasley’s stellar debut CD, “Good Samaritan."

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Record LabelStrange Magic Recordings
Type of LabelIndie


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Jan 30 2010 2:00P
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Feb 13 2010 8:00P
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~~~PRESS FOR GOOD SAMARITAN~~~

USA Today, Weekly Playlist

Love My Way, Donna Beasley: "Tennessee singer/songwriter gives this Psychedelic Furs tune an eerie, woozy sway".

Brian Mansfield - USA Today

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5 out of 5 stars: "A superb debut release from a new country singer songwriter from East Tennessee, magically mixing both traditional and contemporary and coming up with that often missing ingredient, originality..."

James Soars - Maverick Magazine, UK

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3 1/2 stars: “…Beasley is an impressive songwriter…Beasley's voice has a beautiful clarity and impressive range, but also a shade of fragility and understated emotion that maintains an element of tension…a fascinating album..."

Michael Hingston - Country Music People, UK

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"…When she confounds contemporary country, she glows... "

Jay Lengnick - The American Country Radio Network

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"Best of 2007" List!

Johanna J. Bodde - Insurgent Country, Netherlands

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Sara

Sara



Jan 1 2010 2:50 PM

Happy New Year!
Greg Frank

Greg Frank



Dec 23 2009 9:42 PM

Good Page and Thanks for the add ☺ and ...

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MONICA DUPONT

MONICA DUPONT



Dec 23 2009 12:47 AM

THIS YEAR'S BLUES HALL OF FAME CHRISTMAS SONG



HAVE AN ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY !!!

A message of peace and love from Monica, Gary Novak & Ron Thompson



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Dec 16 2009 2:26 PM

Hey Donna !

Just stopped by to wish 
You and yours, "Happy Holidays" !

Best,
jw
Roger Maki

Roger Maki



Dec 14 2009 10:36 AM

Best wishes for the holidays and the new year!
RM
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Dec 13 2009 8:41 PM

Hi:)
 
I wish you and your family Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and I wish you a fantastic and a great music year in 2010 :)

xo Dag:)
Sara

Sara



Dec 13 2009 1:36 PM

Hello Donna
I hope this finds you happy and well and having a good weekend.  Just wanted to wish you a happy and merry Christmas with lots of joy and relaxation.
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Wendy Jans

Wendy Jans



Dec 13 2009 12:56 AM

Merry Christmas!! Come on and get "In the Mood" - check out my Christmas song and video featuring Millie the Wonder Dog.



Dan Shafer

Dan Shafer



Dec 9 2009 1:01 PM

Thanks Donna Beasley for the add. I always appreciate and welcome talented new friends. Best wishes and much success.

Peace,

Dan

"Spread the Word, Real Rock & Roll is Alive & Well"


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Ella

Ella



Dec 8 2009 11:41 AM


******* newness *******
hey, how was your summer?
We are finally ready to start promoting my 'I Surrender' single with my album, 'Ella Trip' coming right after -yey!! What d'ya think to the video teaser?
R I C K Y

R I C K Y



Dec 4 2009 7:18 PM

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Tim Cheatle

Tim Cheatle



Nov 28 2009 2:36 PM

Hiya Donna!


God Bless,
               Tim.
Kevin Rowe

Kevin Rowe



Nov 26 2009 9:58 AM

hey, just stopping by to say hi - hope you're doing well.

I've got a new video up on my page at the moment, as well as my new single, The Waiting. If you get a minute, I'd love to know what you think.

Just spreading some love your way - Thanks and catch you soon!
Kevin
Stan

Stan



Nov 26 2009 8:05 AM

Happy Thanksgiving!
Stan

Stan



Nov 22 2009 9:32 PM

I really feel your music, made a new playlist for a couple :)
Roger Maki

Roger Maki



Nov 22 2009 2:51 PM

Thanks for adding me, Donna. Your music is excellent! Best regards,
Roger Maki
Sara

Sara



Nov 21 2009 3:11 PM

Hello there
I hope you are ok and having a good weekend.  It is raining here and so dull and miserable.  Has been like that all day.  I did do a bit of shopping first thing.  Got some cards to make but thought I would rest for a bit before putting my creative talents through their paces.
Sara
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Nov 16 2009 9:04 PM

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Sara

Sara



Nov 14 2009 10:07 PM

Hiya
Very wet and windy here today and dark all day also.  Winter is certainly here with vengance.  Been writing Christmas cards tonight and making cards and doing album reviews.  It is all go.  I hope you are ok and having a lovely weekend.
Sara
xxxxxx
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Nov 3 2009 6:25 AM

Hi,
Thanks for the friendship.Great music!
Cheers
AC
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