SHE'S AUSTRALIAN, SHE PLAYS GUITAR, AND SHE SINGS COUNTRY...
But it's not the Australian accent that you notice, charming though it is. It's the way Megan Laurie delivers a song - rich, soulful, and from the heart. Her music is fresh and inviting, as you'd expect from a vivacious young woman, and it has a unique depth and style that are all her own.
Megan Laurie is driven. "I grew up touring Australia, following the country music circuit. While my friends were playing sports and partying, I was at home learning lyrics, charting and writing songs, practising my guitar and honing my vocal skills. Music has always given me an outlet to express my thoughts and emotions," says Megan.
The Australian industry undoubtedly recognizes Megan's promising talent, crowning her three consecutive Champion of Champions titles: Victoria, South Australian and Queensland. Megan is the only person ever to win the trifecta!
In 2004, Megan moved to America to learn the ins and outs of the music business at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, where some of American's most famous country music artists jump-started their careers: Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks, Heath Wright of Richocet, LeAnn Womack, Matt Jenkins, and Australia's own Jedd Hughes, to name a few. "South Plains College gave me the opportunity to study under the guidance of some of the most respected tutors in the music industry."
South Plains College faculty awarded Megan Outstanding Female Songwriter of the Year 03-04 and 04-05, Female Country/Swing Vocalist of the Year 03-04 and 04-05, Female Bluegrass Vocalist of the year 04-05, Female Country/Swing Instrumentalist of the Year 04-05 and Female Entertainer of the Year 04-05. Megan has also been a member of the "Thursday Nite Live" television program aired live each month, giving Megan valuable exposure throughout the Hockley County area. "It is easy to forget that Megan Laurie is just in her twenties. Her musical maturity and positive approach are beyond her years," says Scott Faris, Director of Guitar Studies at South Plains College.
Megan's debut CD was released in 2006. Not only did Megan write 10 of the 12 songs' but she also played some of the guitar tracks and co-produced the album. "I am who I am. I do what I do. I work hard, search for new roads and set the scene for my own individual style.' It looks like Megan Laurie is on the right road...
bio written by Scott Faris, Fariswheel Productions
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Hey hun, how are you doing? Thankyou for accepting my friend request. Its been YEARS since I last saw you!! I guess that's what happens when you finish doing talent quests, you loose contact with everyone!?! :( I might have to start going to festivals again just to catch up. :) Take care and be happy! Kymie xxx
Hey Meg, just wanted to say it's been forever. The music around here is good now but not the same as when you were here. We hope all is well for you. Janet and I travel some now so one day we may make it to Kangarooville. Take care, David
Hey Friend! Just wanted to let you know I just added two new original songs to the page "Turn Around" and "Love A Lie". I would be great if you could stop by and listen when you have time. Comments are welcomed. Have a Bless Day!
Hey! Thanks for adding me.. I wanted to let you know that I just wrote and recorded two new songs called "Austin" & "Picture Un-Perfect"--they're up on my page now!! Check them out if ya get bored.
Talk to you soon!!
<3 Christen
Love ur Music,so wish everyone a Great Sunday where ever u Live and hope u all Like Music as much as I- Plz stop in and Say Hi,have a drink one me and Listen to some of Shelby's songs Plz
I think you get a amazing future in front of you with your music, because you have a amazing, beautiful and wonderful song voice and you have real good and amazing songs:):)
Hey how are you? Thanks for all your support! Great to have you as a friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please feel welcome to write or comment me anytime. Not in California now I'm in Europe (Slovenia) Recording the new album. Hope you have a super weekend!!! Keep In touch! Your Friend Always Nikki Ferrari
Hey Megan, How are you doing? Where are you at these days. Playing a lot? I've been pretty busy with an Austin band lately.
Hey, Can you do me a favor and vote for us for the Rowdy Float Trip. We want to play in front of 1,000 Texas music fans so we entered a contest to make it happen. If you wouldn't mind, please tell everyone you know to do the same. We really want to play this thing. It could get us to the next level if we work it right. Just click on the picture and vote for "Josh Peek Band" Thanks,
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