Album Notes

Audra Raulyns
2007 Music Nova Scotia Country Music Artist/Recording of the Year Nominee

Country songs with a diversified flavour!!!

This album displays Audra'a unique voice and diversified talent.Audra has a range in her voice that allows her to sing country in different country genres. The album's songs range from Country rock/pop tunes to country blues/jazz and a traditional country ballad. This album is a pleasure to listen to as it allows all to enjoy a range of music on one CD. It forces you to leave your finger on the replay button
She's been described as "The Janis Joplin of Country Music",with the " Blues Feel of Bonnie Raitt" and the "Traditional Style of Patsy Cline".
Named after the strong-willed Big Valley character, Audra, the daughter of a truck driving papa and song writing momma was destined for early voyages to Nashville. By the age of 15, this young Toronto born teen’s experiences in Tennessee had spoiled any sensible notion of any ordinary existence. A ride in Waylon’s limo, a song on Jerry Lee’s stage, Printer’s Alley’s full right of entry, and actually recording in Alabama’s award winning Music Mills Studio were accomplishments more than many have experienced.
Two tracked radio releases and tours back in Canada complete with fairs and festivals, and an appearance on the Tommy Hunter Show deep-seated the desire of her young spirit. Soon after her freshman adventures, her family relocated to the East Coast.
A Full length Gospel recording and radio and television appearances flavored her soulful melodies with her divine inheritance. The Syracuse NY Church of God Conference and her association with the television program Souls Harbor in Bangor Maine built her foundation deep into the North Eastern States.
Her radio release of “Could You Walk a Mile?” instilled in Maritimer’s Audra’s incredible gift of song. No other female Entertainer in Atlantic Canada compels audiences the way she can. This performer, beyond the typical description, needs to be experienced. Audra commands her platform, no matter the stage, the lounge, the concert hall, the pub or theater. She coerces you to laugh, cry, dance and sing along.

www.audraraulyns.com

Reviews:

"Audra is known for her live shows-the fervor of this passionate woman in music leads you through incredible highs and heart wrenching lows and her music and songs are no exception on this CD."
The CD displays Audra's" enormous vocal ability, her never ending energy and sensitive heart."
"Audra sounds great on the CD and I forsee ECMA 2007 awards for this album."

John Gavin
Music Promoter/Publisher
Atlantic Seabreeze

“East Coast Country Music Spark plug”
Stephen Cooke
Halifax Chronicle Herald

"I particularly enjoyed Audra's soul-grabbing vocals"
By Jeremy Webb The Daily News
(after hearing Audra perform during the CCMA send off party )


.Audra Raulyns is one of those rare visionaries who is acutely tuned to her mission: Sharing her life experience through her music and aspiring to be a powerful voice for the women's perspective. Her vocal presence is as inspirational as it is familiar and expressive. Audra doesn't just sing a song; she creates a deep emotional experience for her listener as she "feels" the song with a depth that is rare indeed. With this level of talent and positive energy, Audra stands to make rapid strides expanding her already passionate fan base and bring her voice to the larger, international audience.

Scott D. Ferguson
Producer / President
Ferguson Music Productions Inc. NS

"She is refreshingly humble about her string of success and it comes as no surprise that this talented entertainer is receiving wide recognition for her captivating performances. A very passionate performer!! Audra's love of performing is obvious from the moment she draws you in with her unique and unforgettable voice. Audra always leaves her audiences happy; however, unsatisfied as they are clamouring for more!"
Audrey Alexander
Two time ECMA Award Winner with over 2000 concerts under her belt

“Audra Raulyns has the most original female voice that a Country music audience has ever been captivated by.”
Carla Balser
Manager of The Rodeo Lounge
(the largest Country Venue in the Halifax Regional Municipality)

“these sound just wonderful…really love the production, and voice is fantastic”
George Howard: Berklee Lecturer Boston Mass.
(when asked to comment on Audra’s 2006 recording project)

…”.it sounds great! You have a great song here and an even better singer!”
Joe Wood – President RDR MUSIC (after hearing the release of 180 Pounds from CD “All That”)

…”it sounds great what a fantastic vocal a real honest performance that sounds like a big time radio hit...
Kim Tribble-co-writer of “180 Pounds” (after hearing Audra’s rendition.)