Leslie Satcher
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| Birth name | Leslie Wynn Satcher |
| Born | 1962 |
| Origin | Paris, Texas, United States |
| Genre(s) | Country Bluegrass |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1989 - present |
| Website | http://lesliesatcher.com/ |
Leslie Wynn Satcher (born 1962 in Paris, Texas) is a prolific American country music and bluegrass singer-songwriter. To date, she has recorded two critically acclaimed albums of her own; in addition, she has co-written several singles for such artists as Martina McBride, Pam Tillis, Gretchen Wilson, Patty Loveless, and Vince Gill.
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[edit] Biography and career
Leslie grew up in her birthplace of Paris, Texas, where she sung in local churches and schools – an experience which she lists as one of her biggest influences.[1] In 1989, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue her dream of being a country music singer, but found a niche writing the songs for which she is most well known — including many by notable country music acts like Patty Loveless, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, and Reba McEntire.[2][3] Pam Tillis reached #12 on the country charts in 1998 with Satcher's "I Said a Prayer". In 2002, Martina McBride's performance of her song "When God-Fearin’ Women Get the Blues" reached #8 in the United States, while her 2006 song "Politically Uncorrect", performed by Merle Haggard and Gretchen Wilson, reached #23 and was nominated for a Grammy award.[4]
At the same time, her singing career also began to take off, following her signature with Warner Bros. Records, and the release of her first album Love Letters in 2002.[3] This was followed by the independent release of Creation in 2005, which she has been touring to promote.[5] Her work has met with critical acclaim, with the Texas State Legislature calling her:
[Able] to craft songs that capture the ears and hearts of music lovers and honoring her [...] for bringing further acclaim to the illustrious musical reputation of the Lone Star State; and, be it further [..] an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.[3]
While USA Today listed her as part of a "groundswell" in traditional country and bluegrass music.[6] Leslie Satcher currently continues to write and sing, after taking some time off in 2006.[5]
[edit] Discography
- Love Letters (2002)
- Creation (2005)
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[edit] References
- ^ Letters From Leslie. Country Music Television (2001). Retrieved on 2007-06-21.
- ^ Tarradell, Mario. "This train is bound for glory", Dallas Morning News, 2002-04-26.
- ^ a b c H.C.R. No. 106. Texas State Legislature (2007-02-21). Retrieved on 2007-06-21.
- ^ Students to perform at Country Music Hall of Fame. Country Music Hall of Fame (2006-04-20). Retrieved on 2007-06-21.
- ^ a b Mackay, Jacquie (2006-04-03). Who writes the songs for the Nashville greats?. ABC. Retrieved on 2007-06-21.
- ^ Mansfield, Brian (2007-07-09). O country music, where art thou?. USA Today. Retrieved on 2007-06-21.
