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When Lindsay Rush steps onstage with a guitar, with her relaxed confidence and Mod-inspired outfit, one is a likely to assume that this girl will perform and sound just like numerous others before her.

But as she begins to sing, it becomes clear that Lindsay Rush is in fact, different. With her energetic, emotion-filled songs, her clear and strong voice, she seems to channel iconic artists such as Shawn Colvin, Tracy Chapman, and Michelle Branch. In playing solo acoustic, her performances consist of much more power than would be expected from one young girl with a guitar. In between each catchy, thoughtfully crafted song, audiences are treated to Lindsay’s dry, quick wit and humorous stories of life on the road.

Given her unique approach to live shows, it will come as no surprise that she is equally business-savvy as she is a great performer. It has been these qualities combined, that have led to Lindsay finding herself – an independent artist – living on tour buses, performing at famous venues all over the United States and Canada with the likes of Joe Cocker, Styx, Lisa Loeb, The Bangles, and Pat Benatar.

“You won’t find anyone who works harder than Lindsay,” says rock legend, Pat Benatar, about the young artist who she now refers to as “another daughter.” (Lindsay has been featured as the opening act on Benatar’s last three tours).

“It seems like Lindsay can have anything she wants,” states renowned drummer, Kenny Aronoff.

“I’m a big fan. Lindsay is on her way to being the next Kara DioGuardi.” declares Eric Bazilian, the songwriter who penned Joan Osborne’s hit, “One of Us,” who is now recording with Lindsay. Recent projects involving Eric and Lindsay include the song, "Kinda Special," which they co-wrote with Broadway and Pop superstar, Idina Menzel.

With songs like “Odd Girl Out” and “Studio Apartment,” Lindsay shows off both her talent for writing and her ability to plug into what young girls are feeling and thinking in today’s challenging and fast moving world. And give them a voice they can call their own. Surrounded by praise and admiration from her idols and a devoted and growing fan base, Lindsay still holds close, the memory of a time when things were different. There was a time not long ago, when her peers were not rock stars and heavy-hitting music industry professionals, but high school students. It was during that time that Lindsay turned to songwriting as an outlet.

“I needed a way to express my thoughts and feelings, and I needed something that was only mine,” Lindsay recalls.

Soon, Lindsay began playing the guitar and could be found at various clubs near her home in an artsy community north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her love for creating her own music soon turned into a burning passion for performing and touring, as she began to learn more and more about the business that would become synonymous with her life.

This turning point in Lindsay’s life has inspired her to encourage other people to empower themselves by turning negative emotions into positive creativity. In 2004, Lindsay became a national spokesperson for Mental Health Awareness and created a school concert tour that has allowed her to travel all over the country, inspiring kids and helping educators reach their students in a more unique and powerful way.

This fall, Lindsay will also take on the role of Bully Prevention spokesperson, by teaming up with several organizations and national campaigns. She recently got together with much sought after songwriting team, The Gyrlz (Daughtry, Hilary Duff) to write a song entitled, “Odd Girl Out.” The song will be used in numerous partnerships as another way to let kids know that though feel alone, they’re not.

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