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Michelle Branch
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Nashville, Tennessee
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Member Since9/20/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.michellebranch.com
Band Members Me, Myself and My Band.
Record LabelMaverick
Type of LabelMajor


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Michelle Branch

Beginning with the acoustic based self-released Broken Bracelet in 2000, Michelle Branch has always been a young woman in a big hurry. The release of Michelle Branch’s major label debut The Spirit Room in 2001 ushered in an entirely new movement in pop music, busting open the door for the new crop of females who write and play their own songs, after all--there was no other female artist on the charts who wrote and performed all the songs on her record, and her music was distinctively driven by guitars and lyrics as opposed to loops and dance oriented videos. And the results spoke for themselves: over 2.5 million records sold, a Grammy Award, an MTV Viewer’s Choice Award on the basis of 4 top 10 hits and sold out tours with Sheryl Crow, a smash duet with Carlos Santana and an invitation from the Dixie Chicks to tour arenas this summer. Amazed by her abilities, the press used phrases like “old soul” and “wise beyond her years” to explain her skills. “I never wanted to be the ‘young female’ artist- I always looked at myself simply as a ‘female’ artist.” Other artists saw what she saw. “When I worked with Sheryl Crow and Carlos Santana, both said something to me that I will never forget—‘You’re the real deal.’ And when artists of that caliber say things like that, it helps me to remain focused on the songs and not my age.”

Branch’s new record release on June 24 entitled Hotel Paper will undoubtedly create new opinions and deeper appreciation for her artistry from both critics and fans alike. “I never asked for comparisons to other artists nor did I expect outstanding reviews. I did, however, demand a fair and honest critique of my work and that simply never happened. Hotel Paper guarantees that my growth as an artist will overshadow non-related questions that followed me last time around. Don’t ask: I’m 20 years old now!”

Owning the longest running Billboard Top 100 record of the last 18 months (82 weeks) with The Spirit Room, Branch segued from her own record to a Grammy Award winning collaboration with Carlos Santana prior to beginning work on her latest release. “I spent the last 2 years of my life traveling so when it was time to begin work on a new record, I realized that the record had already been written in hotel rooms around the world, hence the name Hotel Paper.” And those 2 years on the road brought maturity, experience, and confidence to a songwriter who already owned a sense of melody that generated several top 10 hits.

The first single, “Are You Happy Now?” is an aggressive statement about a personal relationship that took a surprising turn. Branch painfully comments, “Anyone who has been stomped on can relate.” What is equally apparent is that the single sonically represents the strength of emotion that speaks directly to the man who is the source of her pain. And radio agrees; the track has connected with audiences nationwide. Other tracks on the record with longtime producer John Shanks yielded deeper and more complex outcomes, including “Empty Handed,” which called upon famed string arranger David Campbell (Beck’s father) to deliver the 22-piece orchestra into the mix. Other strong tracks with Shanks include possible singles “Breathe” and “Find Your Way Back,” as well as the rootsy duet with Sheryl Crow entitled “Love Me Like That.” “It sounds too good to be true, but John and I had the song and felt that it needed another voice. We picked up the phone, called Sheryl, and she came down an hour later.”

Branch felt compelled to explore her acoustic beginnings with Grammy Award winner Jon Levinthal (Shawn Colvin, Roseanne Cash) to create the title track “Hotel Paper,” and risked the safe road by working with massive rock producer Josh Abraham (Staind, Korn) on a ballad no less-- that tested both of them. “We didn’t set out to create a ballad but part of being creative includes being open to running with new ideas when they hit. This was one of those moments.”

The record is full of those moments; timeless and bold music which makes the listener appreciate a body of work in lieu of labeling Branch’s accomplishments and talent by pages of a calendar. And her persona has lent itself to that: Her history and success is celebrated for achieving popularity without succumbing to prefabricated pop. But the challenge continues.

“Comparisons are always going to be made, and no one can change that. But just because other young females release records after mine does not create a movement. I’m happy to be included in a movement. Just start with Stevie Nicks, throw in Sheryl Crow, and put me somewhere at the bottom of that.”

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Beba

Beba W



Dec 19 2009 2:44 PM

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Dec 19 2009 1:03 PM

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Mournin Sky

Mournin Sky



Dec 19 2009 12:44 PM

we know every band say the same old things
come check us out we are fantastic blah blah
all we ask is you play the first song and we promise
you,ll wanna hear the rest on are player
we are mournin sky from liverpool england
the birth place and home of the beatles
lightening could strike twice
so please come and hear our music
and who know you might just fall in love

happy hoildays
and best wishes to all

mournin sky

P.S NEW ACOUSTIC DEMO ADDED TO OUR PLAYER
CALLED I,VE CHOSE LIFE
KEEP YOU BUSY UNTILL JANUARY WHEN WE ARE
BACK IN THE STUDIO IT WILL BE WORTH THE WAIT
WE PROMISE SO STAY TUNED
alex alicke

alex alicke



Dec 19 2009 10:41 AM

Dear Michelle ,
I wish for you and everybody in your Family and closer friends
the nicest Christmas ever, full of Happiness, Warmness and Health....
Christmas it's just the time of the Year, to spend with your love ones .
Therefor I want to invite you to my profile, just to hear some of the christmas songs I recorded this year for my new album ""Let Christmas Time Swing""
some very traditional Christmas Carols, that everybody can sing them, enjoy them and remember some lovely Christmas moments among Family and friends....
Again I just wanna wish you only the best,
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
full of success for all your new upcoming projects
Peace and Love
Alex Alicke !!!
TOLIP

TOLIP
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Dec 19 2009 10:39 AM

☆ Happy Holidays ☆ 

 Love and peace!

     TOLIP
Carrera Porsche

Carrera Porsche



Dec 19 2009 3:38 AM

Merry Christmas <3
AnitA

A M



Dec 19 2009 2:49 AM

showing love
Sara Darling

Sesame Ellis



Dec 19 2009 2:22 AM

Good morning,

I just stopped by for a visit and to say "HI".

Have a great week ahead!

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:)
Sylvain Dorian

Sylvain Dorian



Dec 18 2009 10:49 PM

Thank you Michelle for the add!!
I love your music since your beginning with "everywhere"
See you soon.
Sylvain
Ronnie Lee Daise / Associates

Ronnie Lee Daise / Associates



Dec 18 2009 10:27 PM

The Season Old Story Of "Deer Lee"

"Dear Lee was smarter then all Does who had came before before him
An unexpected Martial arts phenomenon
The place he lived soon became known as the Petrified Forrest
No hunter dared raise a weapon to his people because of fear
All was well for as long as he lived there
Cautious Humans put up signs outside of his territory
It became known as the 1st wildlife preserve

It's rumored that Rude Darf a cousin of his
With a substance abuse problem
challenged Dear Lee
Only to flee after receiving one blow
To his overly sensitive nose
It is said that he modified the story
And made a name for himself elsewhere

Unfortunately for the inhabitants of the Petrified Forrest
Everything changed when Dear Lee departed
It is said that he was last seen in Venice somewhere with two chicks
They looked hot
The validity of that story has never been confirmed
Even though It is favored by drunken bears
Who seem to get a laugh out of it every time it's told
It is only fair to mention that Dear Lee knocked the "paws off"
Of the bears' champion fighter
And that is actually where that saying originated
So the story that they are so fond of spreading to many
seems to be a sly attempt at revenge

However, what is known is that everywhere
Does who know
Await Dear Lee's Return"

A Fax only Weekend Hug and Run tale

By Ronnie Lee Daise
Angie

An G



Dec 18 2009 9:22 PM

thanks for the add
Fredo

Fredo



Dec 18 2009 7:58 PM

Thanks for the add! Happy holidays! Fredo
Little miss unique

Little miss unique



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Mournin Sky

Mournin Sky



Dec 18 2009 6:15 PM

we know every band say the same old things
come check us out we are fantastic blah blah
all we ask is you play the first song and we promise
you,ll wanna hear the rest on are player
we are mournin sky from liverpool england
the birth place and home of the beatles
lightening could strike twice
so please come and hear our music
and who know you might just fall in love

happy hoildays
and best wishes to all

mournin sky
Bella

Bella H



Dec 18 2009 2:47 PM

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Paloma

Paloma



Dec 18 2009 7:00 AM

showing amor, kisses para ti
Sara Darling

Sesame Ellis



Dec 18 2009 3:15 AM

Good morning,

I just stopped by for a visit and to say "HI".

Have a great week ahead!

defow.com

:)
La Diva

La Diva



Dec 18 2009 3:03 AM

thanks for the add, love you
Black Cat Bone

Black Cat Bone



Dec 17 2009 11:21 PM

Hey Michelle,
Thanks for being our friend.
Great songs, very beautiful voice!
Merry X-mas & a very happy new year.
Greetings from Germany & keep up the good spirit,
Uli
Brian

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Mournin Sky

Mournin Sky



Dec 17 2009 9:09 PM

we know every band say the same old things
come check us out we are fantastic blah blah
all we ask is you play the first song and we promise
you,ll wanna hear the rest on are player
we are mournin sky from liverpool england
the birth place and home of the beatles
lightening could strike twice
so please come and hear our music
and who know you might just fall in love

happy hoildays
and best wishes to all

mournin sky
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Dec 17 2009 6:38 PM

happy holidays.
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Dec 17 2009 3:22 PM

How've you been?


We are proud to announce! Phenom (Producer/Singer &Songwriter) Black Suede will be releasing his self-titled debut album next year (2010)!
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