Artist description Listen to Amy-Jayne McCabe sing a country song and you know right away why she is headed to the ranks of the ‘discovered’. Her voice is pure and honest, informed by a sincere appreciation of growing up in small town America. Born and raised in Rutland, Vermont, Amy-Jayne brings to her music a sense of place and feeling of being connected to her roots. Amy-Jayne began to develop her talent by performing in local and regional theatrical ensembles. When she was 17, Amy-Jayne became serious about a country music career after competing on Ed McMahon’s Star Search. In 1991, she opened for Emmylou Harris before a crowd of 4,000 plus. In December 1994, she was selected to be the featured performer for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree ceremony in Washington, D.C. In her 1995 performances at the Vermont State Fair, Amy-Jayne out drew such notable acts as Ray Price and Ronnie McDowell. At WJAN, Cat Country’s Country Music Jamboree in 1996, alongside Aaron Tippin and David Kersh, she entertained an audience of over 15,000. Her proven track record of crowd pleasing performances lead to repeat invitations to perform at the Vermont State Fair in 1996 and 1997, where her audience surpassed those for Johnny Paycheck and Pam Tillis. Amy-Jayne has set demanding goals and recognizes the commitment necessary to become a member of the country music tradition that has influenced and inspired her throughout her life. While her professionalism is ever so present on stage and off, Amy-Jayne recognizes the importance of taking time to meet with her fans, do radio and television interviews and work positively with all the musicians, producers and music industry professionals she constantly meets. In view of the demanding goals she has set for herself, it will come as no surprise when they are attained.

Music Style Contemporary Country

Musical Influences Karen Carpenter, Harry Chapin

Similar Artists Unique Sound Combines Country, Blues and Swing

Artist History Star Search, Opened for numerous big name acts: Merle Haggard, Aaron Tippen, Montgomery Gentry, Mark Chesnutt, Kenny Chesney, and more.

Group Members Amy-Jayne McCabe and Numerous Music City Musicians

Instruments Lead, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Steel

Albums It's All About the Ride

Additional Info Amy-Jayne McCabe Fan Club, P.O. Box 159115 Nashville, TN 37215

Location Nashville, Tennessee - USA

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