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Kassie DePaiva
Country / Bluegrass / Pop

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Kassie DePaiva: General Info

Member Since

9/5/2006

Band Website

kassiedepaiva.com

Band Members

Divas of Daytime TV Kassie DePaiva, Bobbie Eakes, & Kathy Brier Video of The Divas of Daytime TV singing "I Hope You Dance" on Rock The Soap Cruise 2009. I Hope You Dance Video Diva of Daytime TV Rock the Soap Cruise "Chain of Fools" Video Upcoming Diva Shows * April 4th - Spokane, WA * April 19th Prohibitions in NYC * June 11 - 14 CMA Music Fest - Booth 229 inside Nashville Convention Center The Divas will also be performing. Details coming soon.
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"IF YOU KNEW MY HEART" - OLTL 9-4-08 I co-wrote this song with my friend singer songwriter Jaime Kyle just for John and Blair. I want to thank my fans and friends so much for the nice comments. Give me a couple of weeks and I'll have copy you can download. I'm so glad you liked it and I really thought it helped to tell a story and express how so many people feel about starting over again.

Influences

Linda Ronstadt, Loretta Lynn, Fleetwood Mac

Record Label

5 Points Records

Type of Label

Indie

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About Kassie DePaiva

I grew up deep in Kentucky, one of four children in a Southern Baptist family, where I studied dance and sang at school and church and 4-H talent shows. Now I am a long-time New Yorker, who since 1993 has portrayed the character Blair Cramer on ABC's 'One Life to Live' and appeared previously on CBS's 'The Guiding Light' as Chelsea Reardon during the late-'80s. If I hadn't become so busy with the field of acting, I would have put my nose to the grindstone and really, really, really pursued my music. It's always been a huge part of my life. When I was growing up, Linda Ronstadt and Olivia Newton-John were very important to me as people who made records. They were these mega-'70s recording artists who also happened to be very strong women. They were pop, yet their music engaged passionately with both folk and country styles. Later I became a big fan of Trisha Yearwood. Right now, I'd say my favorite vocalists are Wynonna Judd and k.d. lang -- both so smooth, so powerful.

As demonstrated by 'I Want to Love You', my new 14-song collection, music has never ceased to be a central part of my life. Recorded in New York City with producer David Nichtern, comprised of distinguished tunes written by top-flight Nashville songwriters as well as two songs composed by me, the album is no Manhattan critique of the often beautifully sung and played emotionalism of mainstream country music; instead, it is the strongest embrace of what has, over the years, blossomed into a creatively vibrant and internationally recognized American pop style. It is the country collection, winsomely flavored by bluegrass, of a Kentucky girl who grew up to live and work furiously in New York while -- at all times, during everything -- country music continued to live in my heart.

In fact, 'I Want to Love You' is my third album, the one wherein me and my collaborators strive to concentrate on "the basics" of country. It's not my first album and I made it while in my forties. I think I now have the musical essence of a woman, and I am able to tell the story of a particular woman and her particular journey.

My own journey has been rich with musical events. As a teenager, I worked as a back-up singer at Opryland in Nashville; at 18, I made my solo debut at the Grand Ole Opry. I studied theater at Indiana University and, later, the University of California at Los Angeles; while at UCLA, I joined the four-part harmony band Newport, performing throughout California and Nevada. Later I left college to travel and perform with the USO throughout Asia. After I returned to the U.S., got a job singing back-up for the soul music titan Bobby Womack.

I used to tell Bobby Womack all the time that the way I feel about country and soul is that they're, well, heavily related. It's all derived from gospel music, and a lot of country comes from the old soul music. But touring with him, being on stage with so many legends -- Cecil and Linda Womack, Patti LaBelle, people like that. I mean, Sly Stone was out on the road with us for two months. Once we were at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, while doing a week in Great Britain. I sang there with the Rolling Stones, although Mick Jagger wasn't there. I had begged Bobby to let me sing on this date, because he only needed one background vocalist: I said, 'Please, please, please, please let me do this.'" I got to do it. It was extremely thrilling to be backstage and be able to sit and talk about music with Charlie Watts."

For "I Want to Love You', I wanted to go back to basics. Making of the collection is just a joy. This kind of bluegrass-flecked country music is just that way. When I'm recording it, the smile on my face kind of hurts. It's so feel-good, even when the songs turn sad. In that way, it's a very mature approach. I think every song has meaning. Consider 'Since You Said You Loved Me', which has the ease of a ditty but is actually about finding someone else in your life who makes you go back to that first time that you fell in love -- when, in 1983, say, you did fall in love and you also listened to songs about falling in love. The piece takes you back in time to relive moments you associate with love. I think every song tells a specific story, from a mature woman's point of view."

A standout ballad of the collection is "As Long as I Feel Somethin'," where I sensitively negotiates the emotional ins-and-outs of a woman trying to find some logic about her feelings. I set up a whole scenario for doing that song. I placed myself in the seediest bar you could possibly imagine -- real smoky. The woman in the song has had a couple shots of tequila. I envisioned just being dumped after pouring my heart out in a relationship and somebody walking out on me. At the lowest point in my life, some pseudo-handsome man sits down and thinks he can hit on me. And I'm like, 'Yeah, I dare you.' But you know what? If you think you can do it, go right ahead. Because as long as I feel something, that keeps me alive."

Other songs on 'I Want to Love You', such as "I'm in a Hurry to Go Nowhere," explore swinging honky-tonk and, as on the incandescent "Sneakers in a Dryer," play around with humor and sexiness as authoritatively as the distinctive "I Hate that I Love You" exposes some inevitable domestic bitterness. Just as the title song sustains a smoldering midnight sensuality not unconnected to classic soul music emotions, things on the lively "Get on Over Here" turn not a little funky and Womackesque.

Another song, "Sweet Southern Love," written by me, deals outright with the region in which I grew up. I wrote that one for my sister's wedding. I was on the road with Womack at the time. We were traveling through Georgia, on a bus, doing the whole tour thing. I wanted to give my sister something for her wedding, and I said, 'Well, I'm going to write something.' I think the song puts you in the heat of a summer night, walking hand in hand with someone you love, just hearing the crickets, smelling pine needles and the sweet magnolia. The message of love takes you there. And it leaves you there."

Now I live on the upper West side with my husband, James DePaiva and son, JQ. This fall I will host a new PBS Show 'Knit and Crochet Today'. My son was born deaf so I work at raising money and awareness for organizations such as The League for the Hard of Hearing, the Deafness Research Foundation; and the Clark School for the Deaf. I leads a hectic, full life. But it is accompanied at every busy turn by the soundtrack of country music that plays constantly in my mind and my heart.

It doesn't matter what kind of camera you put in front of me, whether it's 35-millimeter or video or high-def: I'm going to try to present the most real and honest performance that I can. And wherever I record my music, I'm going to put forth the most honest, believable performance. I don't feel like apologizing about where I am, where I've been and what I've chosen. It doesn't matter where you are or where you put your roots down. Just grow."

Kassie

Also known for...
* Played Bobbie Joe in "Evil Dead 2 - Dead by Dawn"
* "Time Trax" - Beautiful Songbird episode - I payed Caitlin Carlisle and sang "Misty Mountain".
Credited as Kassie Wesley in both.

To learn more about me visit: www.kassiedepaiva.com.

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~†~Deb~†~	Jul 2 2009 10:01 AM Love and Hugs~~Deb
Mera	Jul 2 2009 4:03 PM you are such a great actress and singer, i love to hear you sing on one life to live. i am a big fan, keep up the good work. Tamera
Shelia	May 29 2009 12:28 AM Hey Kassie,Just counting the days down until Nashville,just passed out some Adds that Tonya had made for The Diva's Concert in Nashville.hope it will a sold out Concert.You are so awesome you are loved everywhere i go and talk about you they like you.you are the best.love ya.
Shelia	May 27 2009 1:06 PM Hey Kassie,You and Todd was awesome yesterday.i loved it when he said that Hope had your eyes and they are beautiful but you deserve much better.you are the best.love ya.You ROCK!
Dazzling Deb ! I'm a Word of Faith Gal!	May 27 2009 2:12 PM MySpace Comments MySpace Comments
Shelia	May 16 2009 1:46 PM Kassie,Just drop to say Hi and hope you have a great weekend and to tell how blessed I am just to know you.you are the best.love ya.
Lone	May 21 2009 2:06 AM thanks 4 the friendship.a t.v. star..and u can sing dam your good.
Shelia	May 21 2009 12:44 PM Hey Kassie,I am looking forward for Nashville to see you and hear The Diva's sing.You Rock On OLTL and yall singing is the best.love ya.
Tom Spingler And Northfield	May 18 2009 2:05 PM Thanks for the add, Kassie. Like your songs. Northfield - Nashville In My Heart
I LOVE HIM ALOT HE'S MINE 4 EVER	May 16 2009 4:53 PM hey Kassie DePaiva jus showin some luv on your page and dont be a stranger
pureBS	May 18 2009 2:10 PM Saw you on "time trax". always searched for the song that you sung on that episode. finally found the singer :o) Thanks for the add! God bless
kelly	May 18 2009 8:36 PM thanks for the add..
kelly	May 19 2009 5:06 PM thanks for the add...i watch your show everyday you and john look cute together on the of course lol...
kelly	May 19 2009 4:53 PM thanks for the add..
Shelia	May 20 2009 1:16 PM Kassie,Just want to say hi and tell you how great you and Tea was.Yall was so funny.You are awesome with everyone you work with.You are the best.love ya.
Carolina	May 7 2009 3:25 AM Today is Bestfriend Day. Send this to all of your friends, you are LOVED "".....@.@.@.@..@.. ....@........@..........@ ...@............@....@@ ...@..............@@..@ ....@..............@...@ ......@...........@..@ .........@......@..@ ..............@..@ . I.................@ ....CARE.........@ .........ABOUT....@ ................YOU...@........@@@ ......@@@@..@....@..........@ ...@.............@@@......@@ .......@@@.......@..@@ .........................@ .........................@ .........................@ .........................@ .........................@ ........................@ .......................@
CHILL!	May 5 2009 8:01 PM Myspace Comments @ 123glitter.com
♥ That Girl &hearts	May 5 2009 1:56 PM Hello Kassie, I just wanted to say that I love you on OLTL and I think you are a great singer. I have been watching OLTL for 32 years. Keep up the good work and please don't ever leave, we would miss you! XOXO
Shelia	May 6 2009 7:17 PM Thanks Kassie for posting Video Chain of Fools.it was great.All the Videos is so awesome i really do love watching them.The Live Diva's Concert is amazing.They put their whole in it.it is a blast.can't wait to hear them in Nashville.
Shelia	May 5 2009 2:45 PM Hey Kassie,Love the picture of you and James at Kentucky Derby yall are one beautiful family inside and out loved the Hat.i sure was glad to see you on the show yesterday wish you would have beat the crap out of Todd with the ane and than went after Marty and ohn with it.you are the only person i know of they can be sick and still look beautiul.you are the best.love ya.
Shadow Luvs Midnight	May 5 2009 3:18 PM So excited Kassie thank you for the add.
Shelia	May 1 2009 7:37 PM Hey Kassie,I showed some of my friends the post cards that Tonya had more they loved them and they also love you on OLTL so I gave them one to have mail to you.I sure do miss you on OLTL no wonder the rating is going down because you are not on i am not the only one feel like that.you are the best.love ya.
Shelia	Apr 29 2009 12:20 PM Hey Kassie,I sure hope you are on the show today.We miss you when you are not on and you make the show worth watching.you are the best.love ya.
Shelia	May 4 2009 11:49 AM Hey Kassie,You and Starr is going to be on this Sunday for Blair and Starr crossed Mother Day Maraton for 3 hours i can't wait i have my DVR Player set to record.yall are the best mother-daugher ever.love ya.
Shelia	May 3 2009 5:00 PM Hey Kassie,I sure am hoping and praying that next week you wil be on OLTL everyday and if you are on the Show I know the Ratings will help go back up.you are the best.love ya.

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