There is no secret as to why Shelly Rastin continues to make her mark on the national music scene. However, there is a magic formula which continues to see this bonafide star win new fans from coast to coast. Timeless tunes, crossing over from rock to pop to country; an insatiable thirst for excelling in her craft; partnering with music superstars; displaying an unequaled work ethic – this is Shelly Rastin.
In 2001, Rastin initiated a songwriting and recording relationship with internationally-acclaimed music icon Randy Bachman (guitarist and founding member, The Guess Who & Bachman Turner Overdrive). The result of their collaboration? Music fans everywhere are overjoyed.
It’s a single entitled, Born in a Barn, that is turning heads Rastin’s way on Canadian radio right now. Born in a Barn (penned by Shelly Rastin and Darcy Corbett), a timeless tune twinning marvelous harmonizing with incredibly clever and cheeky lyrics, is production by country music hit maker Jason Barry. The follow up tracks to complete the album are well underway and will be available across Canada by late Spring 2008.
Rastin recently grabbed the international spotlight when she shared the bill with country superstar Keith Urban.
Star Magazine reported, “Nicole Kidman is traveling with new hubby Keith Urban on his new North American concert tour, but she is going to great lengths to stay out of the public eye and out of the camera lenses.” The magazine continued, “Kidman was so demanding of her personal space that Shelly Rastin, the singer who opened the show for Urban at the 20,000 strong Bayfest outdoor concert in (Sarnia) that borders the U.S. at Port Huron, Mich., said she couldn't even get to her trailer to change her clothes before she went on stage. It was too close to the newlyweds black Prevost tour bus.
A rare artist who appeals to fans of all genres – particularly in her crossover forté of rock/pop/country – Rastin has been on the receiving end of several awards: two-time Country Artist of the Year, London Music Awards; two-time Singer/Songwriter of the Year, Jack Richardson Music Awards, and 2 nominations at the Toronto Independent Music Awards – the list goes on.
Everything Shelly Rastin touches turns to gold. She has captured first place and many new fans at a number of showcases and TV appearances, ranging from local talent contests, TSN, CMT / Corus Radio Network Country Star Search, Ed McMahon's Next Big Star, Toronto's City TV's Breakfast Television, Rogers Cable and The A Channel, and she’s been a repeat featured act at Canadian Music Week.
When an artist has an opportunity to work with a legend like Bachman, that artist is naturally excited. In fact, Rastin has made a solid impression on Bachman, who states, "You are quite a successful role model for women in all areas. You have and maintain a great family, have a day job at London Life and have a career in music. I don't know how you manage it all but it's quite a template for other women."
So much talent. So many accolades in such a short time. Yet, the best is yet to come for Shelly Rastin. Keep your eyes and ears open…Rastin’s gonna’ rawk’ your countrified soul!
Thanks Shelly, it was great having you and the rest of the band at the studio for this project! Congrats on your upcoming album release, it sounds amazing!
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Hi Shelly, Thanks for checking out my profile! My flash player isn't working so I couldn't check out your music. Some other time. Have a great summer making music. Kat
Wrapped Up In Me is on radio stations across the Nation as of this week. Request it NOW! If you sign up on my mailing list this week you will be entered in the drawing for a copy of my new self-titled CD Susan Hickman. you also get a free download just for singing up. Just fill in the mailing list form on my MySpace page!!! Hope you have a great week!!! Love, ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
I just wanted to let you know that The Blazing Elwoods have just released 3 new songs. I hope you can take the time to give them a spin and tell me what you think. I am very interested in gaining some radio play, so if you can think of a way to help out with that, that would be awesome..!
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