CMA Music Festival

Heather McKiel — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:32:56 +0000

It's official! Thanks to Nashville BMG. We will be down at Bridgestone Arena from 10am -11am. Come down and hang out with us at CMA Music Festival!

Heather McKiel to perform at 2010 CMA Music Festival!

LOCATION: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN

DATE: Sat. June 12th, 2010

TIME: 10:00 AM

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Heather McKiel — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:50:01 +0000

Monday, August 11, 2008

Dog Ear Studios, Jamie LaRitz, Kim Everette, Heather McKiel & Norm Blanchard
Current mood: happy
Category: Music

I've been saying for quite some time that I'm working on a few new songs in the studio to post....and finally....they're as done as they're gonna get! They've been posted to MySpace!

Thanks to Jamie LaRitz at Dog Ear Studios and Kim Everette (http://www.nashvillemusicstudios.com/) for their hard work as well as Heather McKiel for lending her vocal talents. Also thanks to Norm Blanchard with Music Entertainment for making it all happen and bringing some great ideas to the studio with him!

My favorite turned out to be "Saving Up My Rain (For A Money Day)", this one written by my father when I was just a baby wearing diapers! Lot of sentimental value to this! I did it for the heck of it.

Hope you enjoy them!

Bluegrass and Country Music Series

Heather McKiel — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:49:03 +0000

Heather McKiel to Perform at Bluegrass and Country Music Series
Date: Thursday, July 20 2006 @ 03:00:00 EDT
Category: Event News

(Nashville, TN) – Heather McKiel, (pronounced MaKeel) will open the first show of the Bluegrass & Country Music Series on the lawn at historic Belle Meade Plantation on Sunday, July 30. Heather McKiel has been chosen to open for Multi-platinum and Grammy nominated band Little Texas.

Heather McKiel, a rising country star with over a five-octave vocal range will open the concert with her band, Riverwood. Performing songs from her upcoming debut album, McKIEL delivers feeling with power and enthusiasm. A vocal student of Rachel Rains, McKIEL is kicking off her own tour this summer opening for acts including Craig Morgan and Brooks & Dunn.

The July 30 concert is the debut show for the Bluegrass & Country Music Series. Tickets available for $25.00 by calling 615-356-0501 or by visiting www.BelleMeadePlantation.com.

Heather McKiel was born in Upstate, New York. From an early age Heather enjoyed performing in front of an audience. "I remember singing and dancing in my mother's hair salon for her customers, they always enjoyed the entertainment while getting their hair cut." A fun loving girl and entertainer, Heather held the lead role in the school play at age nine and began performing publicly with a small group. Heather had a true love for music. Heather's mother would always play Patsy Cline for her and Heather recalls " feeling the power and emotion behind her voice."

One can see the emotional intensity that Heather brings to her performance. There is sincerity in her singing that mesmerizes her audiences, spurring an immediate connection to her listeners. Heather's musical influences include such artists as Barbara Streisand, Pasty Cline, Elvis, Bonnie Raitt. She states "I admire these singers because they sing from their hearts. They have a passion in their singing and they sing quality songs."

Heather holds some imposing credentials. She has performed at many venues including the 250th celebration for the city of Ogdensburg - NY, Awkwesasne Mohawk Casino, Lewis County Fair, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge and the Wildhorse Saloon.

"Performing is such a thrill," says Heather. "To have people connect with your music feels great." An enthralling performer, Heather has a voice that has enough power and range to make it worth remarking on. Heather sounds as if her passion could swallow the world. What lifts her performance miles above nostalgia is that she delivers her feelings with astonishing power and enthusiasm.

Heather says, "Each day I try to get as much out of life as I can – to keep it real, sincere and honest, and if I'm lucky, one day I will be able to look back and say that I made a difference in someone's life with my music."