Word: kreviazuk
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...theatrics prized by Randy Jackson for solid, conventional country music written by hardened Nashville pros like Josh Kear and Hillary Lindsey. “Play On,” by contrast, features the talents of a murderer’s row of pop songwriters: Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Chantal Kreviazuk and—now it all begins to fall into place—”American Idol” judge Kara DioGuardi. DioGuardi is partially responsible for “Mama’s Song,” a toe-curling piece of moralizing that, along with...
Earlier this year Canadian singer-songwriter-pianist Kreviazuk bested Celine Dion and Alanis Morissette to win the award for Female Artist of the Year at the Junos, the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys. Given that Americans tend to follow the Junos about as closely as they follow the Grey Cup, Kreviazuk's big win caused nary a ripple in the States. However, her latest CD, just released in the U.S., does merit attention. Her songs are often confessional in tone, but she never lets emotion overwhelm her melodies. She certainly deserves to be more than Canada's secret...
...school are on the way. An advance copy of British trip-hop folkie Pauline Taylor's just-finished album indicates she is a blazing talent; Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter Kacy Crowley is another one to watch, judging by an early listen to her confident debut, Anchorless; and Chantal Kreviazuk's just-out Under These Rocks and Stones is also a charmer...
Perhaps someday we'll see Taylor, Crowley or Kreviazuk at Lilith. McLachlan wants the tour to become an annual event; she even foresees a day when men are invited. (One of this year's bands, the Cardigans, has men, but the lead singer is a woman.) Says McLachlan: "We hope this will pave the way for more female performers. We hope it's a great thing for young women too. When I was growing up, we had very few role models to look up to. This is a great example of strong women out there doing something they love, doing...
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