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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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Jen	Jul 24 2009 11:36 AM You're such a great actress!! :) I started watching O.L.T.L. because I love Gigi/Rex!! I've been watching the show in awhile now and you have some tough parts!! Wow! Such a great job. Thanks for all you do. Love, Jen
natalie	Jul 24 2009 11:36 AM hi cassie! whats sup?
bonnieisticklish	Jul 24 2009 11:33 AM GOOD MORNING KASSIE, JUST STOPPING BY ON THIS GORGEOUS BUT WARM AND HUMID TUESDAY TO SAY HELLO TO YOU MY SWEET FRIEND. JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I AM THINKING OF YOU AND HOPING YOU'RE DOING GREAT !!! I HOPE YOU HAVE A VERY BEAUTIFUL DAY TODAY AND ARE ABLE TO GET OUTSIDE AND ENJOY THE WONDERFUL SUMMER WEATHER WHILE IT'S HERE. IT ALWAYS GOES BY WAY TOO FAST. I HOPE THIS HELPS TO PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE AND SUNSHINE, HAPPINESS, WARMTH AND A SONG IN YOUR HEART AND JOY IN YOUR SPIRIT !!! TAKE CARE AND ENJOY YOUR TUESDAY AND MAKE THE MOST OF IT. SENDING LOTS OF LOVE AND BEST WISHES YOUR WAY ALWAYS. LOVE & HUGGSSS & BLESSINGS ......... BONNIE
PR!NCESS ANG	Jul 24 2009 11:33 AM ..
Shelia	Jul 24 2009 2:48 AM Hey Kassie.You made me cried Monday when you and John was signing the papers for a divorce it was so sad i had to cry with.it broke my heart.You are an amazing Actress no matter if you have to laugh,cry,fight or make out you are always fabolous.you are the best! love ya!
Teresa Taylor-Sousa	Jul 24 2009 2:47 AM Hey Kassie! Thanks for adding me & can't wait to see the Divas perform at Billy Bob's. That place is awesome!
Shelia	Jul 23 2009 8:47 PM Hey Kassie,I love your Hot Summer Tips while Bar be Queing on Soapnet never argue with anyone that has a bigger fork than you do!Hope you have a great weekend.You are the best.love ya.
HELENA	Jul 23 2009 8:47 PM The Song you Know my heart is absolutely Beautiful...Seen it on OLTL today! Wonderful
Mandy :o))	Jun 20 2009 4:03 PM Kathys Comments love from Berlin Mandy :o)) xx
JU$T J@M1E	Jun 29 2009 12:35 PM I REALLY ENJOYED NASHVILLE, SO HAPPY THAT I GOT TO MEET YOU. PEACE, LUV, CHOCOLATE & LOADS OF COUTURE TO YA
♪♫Nancy♫	Jul 1 2009 8:59 PM Wow, I loved the song you sang on todays OLTL ! Is it on CD.... if so I will run right out and get one :) Can someone at ABC help you fix you player here on your profile????? its hardly visible :(
Sherry Lee	Jul 3 2009 11:40 PM Kassie I love the new song you sang on OLTL July 1st. You are so awesome. I would love to get that song on a CD. Maybe one day. Have a great 4th of July.
Shelia	Jul 4 2009 1:01 PM Hey Kassie,i love all of your videos on youtube.i let some of my son friends listen to watch your video and listen to your music and they said to tell you that you are georgeous and your music is awesome.you are the best.love ya.
Heidi Elizabeth	Jul 5 2009 5:36 PM
bonnieisticklish	Jul 9 2009 12:59 PM KASSIE, I WANTED TO STOP BY AND SAY HELLO TO YOU MY SWEET FRIEND AND TO LET YOU KNOW I AM THINKING ABOUT YOU. I HOPE YOU HAVE THE MOST WONDERFUL DAY TODAY. ENJOY THE WARMTH AND THE BEAUTY OF THE DAY !!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR WONDERFUL FRIENDSHIP. YOU AND YOUR MUSIC ARE TRULY A BLESSING TO ME !!! TAKE CARE AND ENJOY YOUR THURSDAY AND MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY MINUTE OF IT !!! SENDING MUCH HAPPINESS, LOTS OF LOVE, MANY HUGS AND A TON OF SMILES YOUR WAY TO HELP BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY !!! LOVE & HUGGSSS & BLESSINGS ...... BONNIE
Jane	Jul 21 2009 3:00 PM THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE ADD UP SWEETY, LOVE YOU ON ONE LIFE, PLEASE SING MORE ON THE SHOW AND NEVER LEAVE THE SHOW WOULD NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT BLAIR!!!!
Ron	Jul 12 2009 3:31 PM
sharon	Jul 21 2009 11:31 PM Thank you for the add. Watch you everyday on One Life to Live. Blair Cramer is one of my Favorite characters. Really love it when she goes head to head with Todd. I'm wondering if Blair will take Todd back. She looked so heart broken over John. I'd like to see her find true happiness. I'll be watching you over on One Life to Live. I really like your music.Wish they'd give you more storylines where your character gets to sing on the show. Best of luck in all you do. Take care and have a great week.
Caryn	Jul 22 2009 12:59 AM Kassie! I have fallen in love with "If You Knew My Heart" it touched a part of me that very few songs have. I would like to know when it will be available on CD? I am very thankful that the video is on ur page. Thank you for sharing ur talent with all of us!
♥tHE tASTE oF lOVE iS sWEET♥	Jul 22 2009 7:15 AM wOW!!!!!!!!!! U ARE AMAZING!! MUCH LOVE, T
Shelia	Jul 7 2009 5:33 PM Hey Kassie loved the video of Summer Nights my friends loved it also,yall was so funny,look like yall was having a blast.can't wait to see you again.you are the best.love ya!
bonnieisticklish	Jul 18 2009 9:19 AM GOOD MORNING KASSIE, JUST STOPPING BY YOUR PAGE ON THIS EARLY SATURDAY MORNING TO SAY HELLO TO YOU MY SWEET FRIEND AND TO LET YOU KNOW I AM THINKING OF YOU. I HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL WEEK AND I HOPE THINGS WENT VERY WELL FOR YOU. IT'S THE WEEKEND NOW. TIME TO PUT AWAY ALL OF YOUR WORRIES AND CARES AND PUT A BIG SMILE ON YOUR FACE AND JUST LET GO AND REST, RELAX AND ENJOY YOURSELF !!! ENJOY THE GREAT SUMMER WEATHER AND HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND. FIND TIME FOR SOME FUN !!! I HOPE THE WEATHER COOPERATES AND IS BEAUTIFUL FOR YOU. IT'S A COOL WEEKEND HERE IN MICHIGAN THIS WEEKEND AND I AM SO LOVING IT !!! TAKE CARE AND ENJOY !!!! SENDING LOTS OF LOVE AND BEST WISHES YOUR WAY ALWAYS !!! LOVE & HUGGSSS & BLESSINGS ........ BONNIE
Ron	Jul 19 2009 4:56 PM More Myspace Graphics @ LayoutsVille.com
heart broken Online Now!	Jul 21 2009 9:11 PM MyHotComments thanks for the add
Silva Nigra	Jul 21 2009 7:24 PM Salut Kassie, you look fantastic :-) I was listening your beautiful music, you have some really cool songs going on. Send good feelings and greetings from Hamburg, Silva

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