May 21 2008
Morgan Bracy - One of Nashville’s Finest
When I first listened to Morgan Bracy I was most struck by the quality of her voice. Morgan has such control over her vocal sound you feel she is capable of doing anything with her voice. However, like many great singers such as Sarah McClachlan or Mindy Smith, Bracy has a way of keeping her voice reserved and calm…only to let it explode when she needs that extra push to send a song over the top.It’s no wonder that Morgan Bracy has received her share of accolades over the years. In 2000 Morgan was a finalist in Ed McMahon’s Next Big Star National Online Competition. In 2002 she became a finalist in Embassy Music’s 7th Annual Songwriter Competition. This past year Morgan was chosen as a finalist in the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas; joining the ranks of past finalists Lyle Lovett, Lucinda Williams, and many others.
One of my favorite songs off Bracy’s 2007 release Dirty Laundry is her song ‘Hang On’. The production value alone on this track is worth mentioning. Bracy has assembled a cast of uber-talented musicians to flush out her pop sound. In particular, I feel that the guitar player and drummer are worth special note on this track. The song also has a beautiful message of pain and struggle without being mushy or preachy.
Morgan Bracy - Hang On
Not only is Morgan a singer who can deliver a strong vocal, she is also a writer who is not afraid to be vulnerable and honest in her lyrics. Morgan has candidly said about herself, “I’m just a regular girl who’s been through some really tough times. Still, I’m determined to make the most of them and appeal to people with struggles by providing an outlet for their pent-up frustration and their joy through song.”
It’s clear Bracy has been influenced by such some great artists like Leigh Nash, Damien Rice and KT Tunstall. However, Morgan Bracy has a sound all her own and is certainly an artist worth watching.
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June 12th, 2008 at 11:00 am
Morgan is an exceptional talent - I love her music!