Artists who make the most impact are always the ones who have more than a great voice. They have a unique spark that commands attention. Rachele Lynae possesses that rare quality that turns talented vocalists into bonafide stars and she sizzles on every track of her Momentum Label Group debut. Rachele combines singing and songwriting skill with a heaping dose of attitude that has earned her respect and affection of country audiences from coast to coast. “I like to be the one that starts a party and if you come to my show, it’s rockin',” says the young artist. “Everything comes down to the live show and the music connecting with people.” A natural born entertainer, Rachele has the ability to connect with fans of all ages with her high- energy performance. "It's important to show people in the audience that we are going to have a good time at the concert," she says. “At the heart of it for me is connecting with people and telling their stories.”Rachele knew at an early age that she wanted to be the one standing center stage and telling those stories. By the time she was 10-years-old, Rachele had already been singing in church for five years and admits her identity as an artist has been shaped by her Alaskan upbringing. “There are a lot of really creative people, especially in Kodiak because it’s a different scene,” she says. “Alaska is full of different types of people. There are a lot of artists that paint or draw. There are a lot of writers just because you are inspired by the beauty. There wasn’t much of a professional music scene, but it was a good place to foster creativity. I grew up with that uninhabited space to become creative and grow my artistry.” She began writing songs when she was 12-years-old, and by the time she was 17, she had hit the road and began gaining a reputation as a riveting live performer. “I was traveling and doing concerts up and down the west coast,” she says. “It was wonderful, a huge experience.”Rachele moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University, the prestigious school that groomed such country notables as Josh Turner, Trisha Yearwood and Brad Paisley. Like many of the artists currently reigning on the country charts, Rachele honed her skills performing at some of Nashville’s famed honky tonks, including Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. At the end of her senior year, she recorded a five- song EP that she shared with musician/manager, Jimmy Murphy. He was so impressed with her voice and the caliber of her songwriting that he shared Rachele’s music with his daughter Jamie O’Neal. Known for such hits as “There Is No Arizona” and “When I Think About Angels,” O’Neal is a gifted singer/songwriter who has added producer to her resume in recent years. Jamie and Rachele immediately connected and began working on the young artist’s debut album.
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