"After College I left North Carolina and struck out on a dream. Hi, my name is Christy McDonald, but all my friends call me Cee Cee. My journey began walking door to door up and down Nashville's Music Row looking for a job. I was nervous and so scared about not really knowing anyone, the big interstates & leaving my friends and family behind.
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I took a leap of faith that has lead me on a journey
My Journey to You and I Wouldn't Change a Thing."
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* 2011 Magazine / Media Quotes*
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"If Wynonna and Dolly had a love child" Ken Tucker - Country Weekly Magazine 2011
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"Christy also has a powerful voice. And, as Aaron Barker accurately pointed out, she'll never be mistaken for anyone else on the radio - a huge asset in an era where it's not always easy to know which of a dozen new artists you're listening to."
David Scarlett - Nashville Music Scene 2011 Nashville.com
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"With Craig Campbell, Christy McDonald and Hunter Hayes the future of country music is in good hands"
Ken Tucker - Country Weekly Magazine 2011
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BIOGRAPHY
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"Say hello to the new Dolly!" That's what Country Weekly Magazine had to say when highly acclaimed journalist Bob Paxman named Christy McDonald the "one to watch".
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Since her appearance on the third season of USA Network's Nashville Star, the Tabor City Native has found herself busier
than ever. Thanks to the buzz from the show and media outlets, such as, Star Magazine, Access Hollywood, CMT Canada,
GAC TV with Storme Warren and even a live performance her first time on the radio was on the legendary WSM AM Grand Ole Opry program with Bill Cody.
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McDonald was able to quit her receptionist job at Warner Bros Records to book and manage her own tour. She headlined many performances and had the opportunity to open for artists like Montgomery Gentry, Hank Jr., Trace Adkins, & John Michael
Montgomery among others. McDonald recently has been living and performing in Canada gaining new fans. Where she took the same stage as Lionel Richie, Larry the Cable Guy, & Martina McBride. Fans have lined up to buy CDs, DVDs and other merchandise.
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In addition to touring, McDonald has enjoyed many other highlights, such as, singing the National Anthem for 73,000 NFL fans, providing background vocals on (Hank Williams Jr's Album): I'm With You, performing on the Muzik Mafia stage at John Rich's (Big & Rich) request and making appearances to support the Human Rights, Miller Harris, Christmas for Kids, & Vanderbilt's
Children's Cancer Charity Ralley.
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McDonald signed a production deal in 2006 with Music Row veteran, Ree Guyer Buchanan of Wrensong Publishing, who's had a big hand in the careers of recording artists: Jon Randall, Ashley Monroe and actor-turned-singer, John Corbett (Sex in the City).
Since then, she's had the pleasure of working with platinum producer, Nathan Chapman - Taylor Swift's producer, and writing with some of Nashville 's and LA's best songwriters.
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Currently in 2009 Christy just signed with Curb Publishing and Curb Records. Christy has been in the studio writing for her new album which is being co-produced by Doug Johnson - Head of A&R for Curb Records and Jim Ed Norman- former President of Warner Bros. Records - whose produced of the Eagles, Mac McAnally, Hank Jr., Ann Murray, and many more.
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In 2011 Christy McDonald started working with the Country Hall of Fame's "Words and Music" program.
The daughter of a teacher, Christy has now begun visiting schools with the Country Hall of Fame singing songs from her new album and encouraging children to keep music in schools & in their hearts. Teaching them anything is possible with a vision and a dream. This rang true as Christy took the stage this year for her first CMA Festival performance, signed autographs and held babies.
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Christy's journey has just begun.
Let's see what 2011 has in store.
