16/06/08 - NASHVILLE ADOPTS JASMINE RAE DURING CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEK
Australian country music sensation Jasmine Rae found a new home away from home last week at the 2008 CMA Music Festival in Music City.
The winner of the 2008 Telstra Road to Tamworth competition, one of the largest talent competitions in the world, performed for thousands at the Greased Lightning Daytime Stages, played the legendary Bluebird Café, appeared at the Global Artist Showcase downtown and signed plenty of autographs for eager fans who wanted to learn more about the dynamic singer.
"My experience in Nashville has been unbelievable," says Rae. "The people are so friendly here, and everything I dreamed about is coming true. Sometimes I still have to pinch myself!"
Rae began her first ever trip to Nashville by performing in front of a packed house at the Global Artist Showcase Monday night, June 2 at The Stage on Broadway. The following night she got to swap stories, sing and experience the atmosphere at the fabled Bluebird Café for the Aussie Songwriter's Night.
The highlight of her trip was the opportunity to play in front of thousands Saturday at the CMA Music Festival's Greased Lightning Daytime Stages on the Riverfront, the twenty-year-old says. Her first single, Country Singer , was met with particular enthusiasm from the crowd.
"Playing in front of that many people is kind of scary," Rae laughs. "But it's not a bad gig for my first show in the States!"
Rae isn't leaving Music City quite yet, either. She will complete her debut album in Nashville over the next few weeks with producer Mark Moffat. A recording deal with ABC Music and the opportunity to work with a high-profile Nashville producer was part of the prize package awarded as winner of the Telstra Road to Tamworth. The album is scheduled for a September release in Australia.
(c) 2008 Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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