Album Notes

"I'd like to think my music is uplifting and reflects the real life experiences of everyday working people!" - Barbara Harley

"First Glance" Single Reaches #107 on World Wide Mainstream Most Played Artists (Major & Indie)! Barbara's debut single, "First Glance," made #107 out of over 2200 artists receiving airplay worldwide!

Harley's voice is what people first comment about when hearing her music. Her unique, lovely voice combines strength and fragility, a seemingly impossible combination, but an appropriate description, nonetheless.

Winner of the New Jersey Country Music Association's "Female Singer/Songwriter of the Year" for 1999, 2000 & 2001, Barbara combines her unique voice with a strong and melodic writing style, which she has sharpened in recent years with cowriters Al Lind and Kim Jakubicki. Barbara has just been nominated for the 3rd time!

Although some would call her an Americana Artist, or even a folk artist, Barbara shies away from the "dark side of the moon" lyrics and musical styles found so often in those genres. Her artistic mission is soundly tied to Country Music, a concern for what people are thinking and feeling, and a desire to touch her listeners, uplift them and help them through their day.

The topics that Barbara and her cowriters write about are issues and things from everyday life, the things that concern us, that uplift us. Barbara is adamant about touching her listeners in a positive and uplifting way.

When asked to describe her music, Barbara said, "I call my music 'Easy Country,' because it's easy to listen to. The topics won't bring you down, the lyrics are plain and easy to understand, the melodies are fun to sing along with, and the musical arrangements are rich. Add to that formula the stellar musicianship of Nashville's top players, and you have something that is very easy on the ears."

Barbara's audience is the mature listener who has been abandoned by commercial country radio. She is not chasing the "pop" age group that is driving so many country artists today. She seeks to cultivate her audience from men and women whose lives are more complicated than a music video.

Surprisingly, Barbara's musical message seems to bridge generations. "I'm an elementary music teacher by day," Barbara notes. "Even though I don't write for children, they seem to love my songs, right along with their parents. It's not unusual for parents to tell me that their children know all the lyrics to the CD and ask their parents to play it. I love kids, and I just get such a kick out of that! It's nice to know that parents can play "First Glance" and not worry if their children are listening!"

What motivates Barbara to write and sing? "Nothing gives me more satisfaction than to see someone singing along with my songs, seeing them smile - or even tear up here and there - but see them get in touch with their feelings through my songs. That's why I am a songwriter, that's why I am an artist." Barbara Harley

Influences: Cat Stevens, Clint Black, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Eagles, Faith Hill, Lee Ann Womack, Linda Ronstadt, The Beatles, The Byrds

MEDIA: Barbara's press kit can be found at www.barbaraharley.com.

BIOGRAPHY of Barbara can be found on her website link.

PHOTOS, NEWS, REVIEWS, & MORE, visit Barbara's website today!

REVIEWS: If you listened to Barbara's Easy Country sound, we'd love to hear your review.

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