Album Notes

Robynn Ragland's infectious performing and songwriting has set her on a widespread wave of indie-based exposure. As one critic said, "Ragland seems as if she were born to be a star. A remarkable musician, she writes songs with both the gutsy edge and melodic beauty of such artists as Chrissie Hynde, Aimee Mann and Sheryl Crowe." Robynn was voted "Best Pop Artist in St. Louis" and was recently named "Songwriter of the Year" by the 2004 DIY Music Convention. This summer, Robynn will hit the road for a series of solo dates along-side the Fleetwood Mac 2004 Tour. Robynn was born in Joliet, Illinois and started classical piano lessons at age 5. After two label signings with companies that failed to produce her debut record (Paladin Records & Red Ant Records), Robynn self-released her debut in her own Midwest. Robynn's soul-sticking single "People You Know" quickly became a regional smash hit and her album 'Modern American Female Gut' became the #1 Best Seller in Missouri & St. Louis (Amazon.com). Robynn's material has been described as "hugely appealing ... filled with an abundance of lovely melodies and thoughtful lyrics" -- "both lyrically and musically a showcase of impeccable craftsmanship." Her songs have appeared on shows like the WB's Dawson's Creek, the Fox Network's Wonder Falls, MTV's The Real World and in feature films like "Wish You Were Dead", and Disney's "Tru Confessions". Either solo or with her 5-piece rock band, Robynn has performed along-side national artists such as Tom Petty/Jackson Browne, Aerosmith, James Taylor & Stevie Nicks and has shared the stage with artists like Dido, Sixpence None The Richer, The Bare Naked Ladies. Robynn is the sole writer and a co-producer, (along-side her favorite guru, Adam Schmitt), of all her material.