Music Style similar to Mandy Moore, Michelle Branch...

Musical Influences Mariah Carey, Diane Warren, Shania Twain, Christina Aguilera

Similar Artists Mandy Moore, Michelle Branch, Jennifer Love Hewitt...

Artist History Get ready to welcome the next Canadian Pop music star: Jody Gibson of Acton, Ont., a green-eyed beauty with a heavenly voice in the style of superstar artists Christina Aguilera and Mariah Carey. Jody’s songwriting abilities are equally as polished as her one-of-a-kind voice. It won’t be long before Jody Gibson – Canada’s best-kept musical secret – becomes a household name from coast to coast. One listen to Jody’s soulful music, and you are hooked on her sultry yet powerful vocals, and highly emotional lyrics. No note escapes Jody’s vocal range; no emotion escapes her songs. Artists like Jody Gibson only come along about once every decade. A multi-talented artist with the ability to pull off a Country tune in the style of fellow Canadian Shania Twain, or a Rock performance with the punch of Latin superstar Shakira, Jody Gibson is ready to make her mark on the Pop scene. Like many recording stars before her, Jody Gibson's career began very early, as she gave impromptu performances for family and friends. By age 12, the four walls of her family home couldn’t contain her extraordinary talents. Church and youth concerts were followed by recitals, and by gigs at local pubs. Suddenly, it was clear Jody’s musical gifts would be shared with a much larger audience. “Music is the most prolific and universal form of communication. It’s my inspiration, my sanity, and my passion. To be able to share it and express it with the world is my ultimate dream, goal and desire,” says Jody, who has written songs since age 17. Jody Gibson’s dream is about to come true. She has worked hard to reach this pivotal point of her young career. All accolades are rightly deserved: Jody has an insatiable appetite for honing her craft. She has studied for several years with professional vocal coach, Ian Garratt (Canadian Academy of Vocal Music), who has trained the likes of Shania Twain. While fine tuning a haunting voice no one has ever heard the likes of in their lifetime, Jody also finds time to study piano and dance. She graduated from Music studies at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ont. where she acquired valuable skills in music reading, theory, notation, ear training, improvisation and a myriad of other skills which help define her professionalism. Now, through her own music, Jody Gibson is ready for the spotlight. “Jody’s performance at the Kitchener Stampede Corral was a highlight of the Opry North Showcase. I knew there was something different about her while watching her strut her stuff on stage. As soon as I popped in her demo CD, featuring her own songs, I realized I had discovered a hidden gem, a special talent.” – London, Ont. Entertainment Writer Jeffrey Reed The music world will be a better place if Jody Gibson continues to turn out tunes like the ones featured on her self-titled demo CD. Seven hit songs strongly showcase Jody’s hypnotic sound. She has co-written four songs with the talented Bernie Schmidt (blue i music, Toronto). Gone is a song which reflects on love lost and heartbreak. In My World is an optimistic song of love found. Call On Me perhaps best expresses Jody’s talents. In it, she sings of starting over through the power of love. Soon to be added: Sweet, another Gibson/Schmidt collaboration. Jody also gives outstanding performances with her renditions of two beautiful songs first recorded by Mandy Moore: Cry (James Renald); and Only Hope (Jonathan Foreman). As a testament to her own abilities, Jody’s original material stands toe-to-toe with the Mandy Moore-recorded tunes, both in lyrics and in vocals. “There are so many women whom I admire in today’s music industry. Mandy Moore, Diane Warren, Mariah Carey, Shania Twain, and Christina Aguilera all have drive, perseverance, talent and ability, and all touch, move and affect people with their gifts,” says Jody. Jody recorded, Story Of My Life (Brian Allan) during a recent songwriting expedition in Los Angeles. She continues to collaborate with Allan through Los Angeles-based EMI Music, and with Schmidt in Toronto. Jody is also exploring songwriting and performing opportunities in New York City. Also, Jody continues to write music at a prolific rate through Internet-based projects, while shopping her extraordinary talents to prospective management and label representation. “Jody is an ebullient, driven and talented person. Her voice is one of impressive warmth and clarity, and her deeply emotional delivery of songs has been an inspiration to me as a teacher and fellow musician.” – Erika Anderson, Vocal Coach 2000 Accolades follow Jody wherever she performs. She has placed in the finals of Nicky Ray’s Ultimate Talent Search; Canadian National Singing Competition; and Nashville North/Cradle to the Rave Talent Search. Jody has also impressed at the CNE Open Country Singing Contest, and Canadian Open Country Singing Competition (2000-2002). She was also a finalist representing Rockwood, Ont. in the Miss Canada International Pageant 2001. The sky is Jody’s limit. Recent and current projects for Jody Gibson include: Open Mic Night, Songwriters Association of Canada; showcases, sponsored by Just Plain Folks songwriting/musician networking organization, Taxi, and The Muse’s Muse; completing her debut album; touring throughout Canada; and continuing to write songs on her own, and with other talented artists. Says Jody, “It’s such a fantastic rush, and so satisfying, when I’m on stage! There’s nothing I love more. It’s also so much more gratifying and emotional to be singing songs which I have written.” “Her commitment to improvement is infallible and her talents and sparkling personality support her aspirations.” – Merriam School of Music

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Press Reviews “The next performer, Jody Gibson of Acton, Ont., is someone whom I believe is one of the best-kept secrets in local Country music. At age 23, Gibson had just returned from a songwriting venture in Los Angeles, where she was exposed to some of the realities of making it in a very competitive business. However, her strong stage presence and highly-professional music and lyrics are signs that this talented performer has what it takes to enjoy success in the music industry. Gibson’s four-song set began with SHeDAISY’s hit, I Will ... But, and also included SHeDAISY’s, Mine All Mine, both songs of which allowed Gibson to showcase her extraordinary vocal range. Closing with the Faith Hill song, If I’m Not In Love, Gibson hit an even higher note with the appreciative audience. Amongst the Saturday crowd were Gibson’s brother, Chris, and his fianc�, Jenn, who danced upon the encouragement of Gibson. It was a touching moment during a stirring performance. Upon arriving home in London, I listened to Gibson’s debut album, and was instantly hooked on her clever lyrics and soothing music. There is no doubt in my mind that Gibson is headed towards a long career as a singer/songwriter. She has co-written three songs which she performs on this CD: Gone; In My World; and Call On Me – all with hit potential. Break a leg, Jody!” -Written by Jeffrey Reed, syndicated reporter -Taken from online review of the Opry North Showcase in Kitchener, ON, August 31/02

Location acton, ontario - Canada

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