Artists:Natalie

A few years ago, a young lady walked into a smoky bar, belted out a few tunes, and walked out ready to take on Nashville. Meet Natalie Logan.

Until now, West Virginia has been known for its picturesque mountains, diverse landscapes, coal production, and Hillbilly jokes. Now, the Mountain State also has the honor of producing one of the finest voices to ever emerge in the country music world.

Natalie Logan, who had to drop her married name (Cole) when she decided to pursue her dream, is a small-town girl who grew up in Logan County, West Virginia. "If you're from West Virginia, you KNOW bluegrass and country music," she says, and this lady certainly knows what she's talking about. Ms. Logan began singing as a young child and continued singing in church for several years. From her beginnings of singing into hairbrushes or anything else that resembled a microphone, Ms. Logan has since developed a uniquely impressive country sound. Her powerful voice and soulful delivery are perfect complements to her musical energy.

Not only is Ms. Logan a talented singer, she is also a Registered Nurse with a Bachelors Degree in Healthcare Administration. For more than a decade, Natalie's patients have heard her sing. "I would rather sing than eat. It is such a release for me," she says, and listeners of Natalie's music can easily relate to her lyrics. With vocals that are fresh and exciting, listeners find themselves singing and humming her songs for hours.

Recently, Natalie set out to Nashville, Tennessee to record her CD, which was produced by Nashville's own Jim Allison. The CD contains four original songs (written by Nashville songwriters) and each one shows a different side of Natalie, as well as her dynamic range and style. Heartache Into Highway is Natalie's signature song, and has been a fan favorite. The song tells the story of a woman whos gained the courage and inner strength to move on. The ballad, It Comes From You, is a powerful song that could very easily cross over into contemporary Christian music. The third cut on the CD, Heart-Shaped Tattoo, is a more upbeat, light-hearted viewpoint on whats left when the relationship is over. Blues fans everywhere are loving Walkin' On The Blue Side, as this powerful song combines country with a lot of blues and tells the tale of a woman that has been deserted.

While she readily admits that she's no "20-something," Natalie is certainly a fresh face in country music. Beauty, brains, and a powerful voice make a dynamite package at any age. The official Natalie Logan website is currently under construction. For more information and to sample Natalie's songs, go to http://www.betarecords.com/natalie.logan

Interested parties should contact: natalielogan@betarecords.com

(from Natalie's Myspace page) Cate 16:30, June 3, 2007 (AKDT)