New female country artist Annie Marleau is a singer/songwriter known for her powerful melodies and catchy hooks. Her distinctive vocals are versatile enough to cut through a pounding guitar riff or float over a quiet ballad. Her voice has been described as “mature, deep and emotional “, possessing an unmatched soulfulness with total emotional commitment in her delivery. On her debut country release, the EP "Heart and Soul", Annie has found her true sound, a rich country-pop with tinges of blues and rock. Inspired by such artists as Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow and The Eagles, the five songs range from the upbeat “I Need Your Love,” “Something’s Gotta Give,” “Gasoline''(co-written with Steve Fox),” and “Addicted 2U” to the gentler “Modern Day Romeo” which was nominated for the 2008 Ontario Independent Music Award in the country category. The tracks were produced by Carl Jennings in Hamilton and mixed and mastered by Niko Bolas (Neil Young) and Richard Dodd (Dixie Chicks) at Blackbird Studios in Nashville. Additional “radio mixes” were done by John Nazário in Toronto and mastered by Peter Letros ( Sony). In December 2008, Annie released her debut single “Addicted 2U” to radio which she supported with a radio tour across Canada. Her hard work and determination paid off with her single receiving substantial airplay across the country. By March 2009, Annie was charted 10 Canadian Female Country Artist on the Trax Report. In April 2009, she released her second single “Gasoline” to radio which was co-written with Steve Fox. Annie recently opened for the Wilkinsons at the Burlington Sound of Music Festivals and was also chosen to open for Murray McLaughlan at the Oakville Waterfront Festival this past June 2009. She was also a featured songwriter during the Nashville Songwriter’s Association’s Tin Pan North this past May. Annie is currently writing songs for her next country album which she plans to record in the fall. "Heart and Soul" was released in June 2009 and is available in stores and on iTunes. UPCOMING AND RECENT HIGHLIGHTS *Dec 2009 - Annie's EP "Heart & Soul" was nominated for Country Album of The Year for the Hamilton Music Awards *November 2009 - "Gasoline" won second place in the IAC Country Songwriting Contest *June 2009 – Annie performed at the Oakville Waterfront Festival opening for Murray McLauchlan *June 2009 – Annie performed on the Main Stage at the Burlington Sound of Music Festival along with Alex J. Robinson and The Wilkinsons *June 2009 – Annie performed at the Downtown Milton Music Festival. *May 2009- Annie’s debut country EP Heart & Soul is released. *May 2009 – Annie performed with Shelly Raston and Walt Aldridge at the Moonshine Cafe for the 10th Annual NSAI Tin Pan North Festival. *April 2009 - Annie's second single "Gasoline", co-written with Steve Fox was released to Canadian country radio. *February 2009 - Annie's single "Something's Gotta Give" reaches 1 on the IAC (Independent Artist Company) country music chart. *February 2009 - Annie reaches 10 Canadian country female artist on the Trax Radio Report *January 2009 - "Addicted 2U" being played on over 16 radio stations across Canada * November 2008 - Annie's song "Addicted 2U" is beginning to receive airplay on Country music radio stations across Canada *November 2008 - New EP "Heart & Soul" Mixed and Mastered at Blackbird Studio in Nashville by Niko Bolas (Neil Young, James Taylor, Amanda Marshall) and Richard Dodd (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Freddie Mercury, and the Dixie Chicks "Taking the Long Way" (winners of Five Grammy awards in 2007). *October 2008 - Annie was nominated for a 2008 Ontario Independent Music Award in the country category. *May 2008 -Annie is invited to perform at the Hamilton Spring Music Festival *May 2008 - Annie performed at Burlington's City Hall for the Performing Arts Burlington lunch fundraiser *Jan 2008 - Annie is invited to perform at the French Quarter Festival at the Royal Botanical Gardens. *June 2007 Annie opens for Melissa McLelland and Molly Johnson at Burlington's Sound of Music Festival. www.AnnieMarleau.com
Gasoline
Something's Gotta Give (Rough Mix)
1/29/2010 4:14:23 PM listened to something's gotta give. very nice. nice vocal, loved the feel of it, especially the harmonica. great work all around. gabe
1/10/2010 10:08:14 AM Hi Annie, you have a terrific voice. I fell in love with "Gasoline". All the best for 2010. EM GIEL
12/20/2009 8:23:09 AM Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Annie. Nadia :)
11/24/2009 3:25:40 PM excellent result, well earned Rob
10/27/2009 4:24:22 PM My warmest congratulations, Annie for your position in the contest. Very good news! very happy for you. More to come, I'm sure. Nadia :)
10/27/2009 12:10:40 PM Congratulations Annie for your 2nd. place win for Gasoline ! Music is hard work and you have worked very hard. Keep the Great music coming. Gary
10/21/2009 10:48:16 AM Happiness is seeing one of your friends rise to the top of the charts, and at the moment Annie the Country Chart is all yours!! Sincere congratulations on the success of your awesome songs - well done in every respect!! Congratulations too on being in the Final Round of voting in the IAC 2009 Country Entries!! Best wishes for your continued success and happiness. Neil & Paula
10/21/2009 10:28:03 AM Hearty congratulations Annie on your awesome and wonderful success on the All Genres Chart and on blazing a trail to the top on the Country Chart with more than one of your great songs. ... AND on carrying the "hometown flag" into the Final Round of voting in the 2009 Country Entries. The "band" and I wish you much continued success and happiness!! Neil
10/4/2009 4:22:20 AM Thank you so much for listening to my music anf for your beautiful comment, Annie. Best wishes with your songwriting and performing, Nadia
10/1/2009 3:32:35 PM Hi Annie. Just to say that your songs are very special, my favourite is "Something's Gotta Give" which I added to my station "Music and Lyrics" today. I'll be listening again and again, it's a great song and your voice is so wonderful. Good luck with your songs and with the contest. Kind regards, Nadia
9/17/2009 2:36:56 AM Oh, Natlie Maines of the Dixie Chicks is from Lubbock, Texas. The town where I grew up along with Buddy Holly and the Cricket's and a host of other great talent. Gary
9/17/2009 2:28:00 AM Thank you for responding to my comment. I have played music with many very talented artists over the years and some went on to Major labels. With your talent and beautiful voice, you should be there too. I just came off of a short tour and had to come back to your page to sooth my soul. Thank you you for your contribution to Great music. Gary Whitehawk
9/12/2009 7:34:50 AM Thanks so much for your kind comment!
9/9/2009 5:11:38 PM Hey Annie, Congrats on your song "Somethings Gotta Give" on the country charts. Real listenable piece of country blues. cheers, niteshift ( from KAW Creation )
9/6/2009 12:01:54 AM Hello, Your song, "Something's Gotta Give", is by far the best entry in the contest. Great voice, great lyrics, great music, great style, all done with sincere feeling. Very well done ! Gary
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