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TEXAS STATE MUSICIAN NOMINEE Who’s Who Entertainment ‘07/’08

Kelli Grant
the Queen of Swing™
Kelli Grant, the Queen of Swing™
career began with a self-title double CD release thru Warner Bros. German affiliate, Eagle Records. Hailed for the pop, “jazz” standards, the CD topped the European charts at #4 in Belgium and #7 in Holland.
Ms. Grant has been once again been honored by being included in
Who's Who Entertainment Registry, 2007/2008, registered with Library of Congress Washington, D.C.
WHO'S WHO ENTERTAINMENT '07/'08
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This “Piano Poundin’, Rhythm Rockin’, Bass Kickin’” showman was publicly declared, "an exceptional entertainer" by Performing Arts Musical Director. Labeled "The Queen of Swing" by R&B legend, Carl Perkins for her unique yet awesome piano style. A pulse driving rhythm, gyrating leads coupled with an unsurpassed walking left handed bassline, THAT IS ALL LIVE, Kelli's signature style “swings” in the truest definition of the word confirming her as the one & only, the Queen of Swing™. Magazine Interview: Junior's Cave - http://www.juniorscave.com/index283.html

The Swing Queens' performance is sponsored by the Mid-America Arts Alliance touring roster with
http://www.maaa.org/rtp/artists/
funding by the National Endowment for the Arts in seven states as well as the Mid-Atlantic Arts International touring roster and is a highly respected individual in the music business.

Her highly acclaimed show,
"Swingin' the Blues"
http://thequeenofswing.podcastpeople.com/posts/1358
was designed as a clever way to showcase her chart topping CD's and award winning songwriting talent. Working off a very diverse catalog of music, the Queen, "swings" the audience down a musical highway of Blues, Jazz & Swing from New Orleans to New York City, Chicago to Kansas City, Memphis to Texas demonstrating swings evolution to a musical revolution, Rock 'n Roll. Ms. Grant has been recognized, listed and charted in a variety of musical genre's including:
R&B, Blues, Swing (all styles) & Pop. For other shows: Three Star Promotions
http://www.threestarpromotions.net

Her new Show "Swing Doo Rock" features
THE COASTERS™ The Crystals &
the Queen of Swing™, Kelli Grant
http://thequeenofswing.podcastpeople.com/posts/1557

Having received an "Honorable Mention" from Billboard for her R&B original, "The Way Love Use to Be". Kelli has been consistently recognized in the "blues". With her credentials in R&B and blues growing, this award winning songwriter began writing and focusing on the diverse styles and formats of the blues. A copulation of those styles: Swing Blues, Jump Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Country Blues, Western Swing Blues and the purest form of blues, Kelli’s award winning low down, dirty, nasty, sounding blues.
The “Blues to Me!“ CD
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is considered by some to be one of the most comprehensive representatives of the blues ever published. 9 of the 12 cuts are Kelli’s own, demonstrating her amazing songwriting talents as well as her love for many musical forms.
MUSICIANS:
Johnny Patterson - Lead Guitar
Larry Reed - Tenor Sax
Jeff Ebner - Drums
Dave Hardin - Trumpet
Bobby Boatright - Violin
Kelli Grant - Lead/Harmony Vocals/Bass/
Piano/Bari Sax
"Blues to Me!" CD
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received R&B praise from one of the largest organization in the music industry as a, CANDIDATE for 3 Grammy Nominations - 46th Grammy Awards
"Best Contemporary Blues Album"
"Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance"
"Strut My Stuff" & "B-A-D, BAD"
And her patriotic hit,
"Stand Up for the U.S.A"
"Song of the Year"
…proclaimed the unofficial anthem of the 21st Century by Mike Gross, WVOF, Connecticut.
”Stand Up for the U.S.A.“ was written several years before the obscene act of September 11th, 2001, as a gift for her father who had served in the Navy aboard the USS Core. Considering 911 to be one of the “bluest” days in America’s history, Kelli felt it was only natural to include it on the CD.
It is respectfully placed at #11 to honor the victims and families of September 11, 2001 …we will always remember.

"Softer Side of Swing" - Crossing boundaries due to her music education and love of all kinds of music, Kelli's CD, received high praises as a CANDIDATE for the 48th Grammy Awards:
48th Grammy Awards
"Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album"
"If You Were the One"
"Best Female Pop Vocal Performance"
CD Baby: Softer Side of Swing
http://cdbaby.com/cd/kgtqos4
For her original song, she was recognized for an exciting and passionate performance. Produced by Mickey Moody, formerly of ABC-DOT records, Mickey has received numerous awards having engineered 17 albums for Freddy Fender. "An enjoyable product to work on as well as listen to. Kelli does a magnificent job," Mickey states. The lead singles or, push songs from the CD are; “PRETEND” and “IF YOU WERE THE ONE.” Kelli has been recognized more than once for her songwriting talents. “If You Were the One,” is a riveting and passionate original that Kelli raw and somewhat erotic vocals that arouse the deepest emotions of ones heart and soul. A storyline about the one true love everyone dreams about til the morning sun blocks out the night. A torch ballad that captured the attention of one of the largest organizations in the music industry.

“Swing ’n Blues”
Kelli made her first trip to Los Angeles to attend the CBS broadcast of the 44th Grammy Awards at the Staples Center when her CD, “Swing ’n Blues” became a CANDIDATE for:
2 Grammy Nominations
44th Grammy Awards
"Best Jazz Album"
and her blues original,
"Loose Woman Blues"
"Best R&B Performance by
Duo or Group with Vocals"
CD Baby: KELLI GRANT, THE QUEEN OF SWING™: Swing 'n Blues
http://cdbaby.com/cd/kgtqos3
Hailed for the magnificent jazz improves, the CD is not only a reflection of her highly acclaimed original revue, "Swingin' the Blues" but showcases the fabulous musicians in her band. Once again her blues takes center stage with her R&B original, “Loose Woman Blues” in contention.
MUSICIANS:
Johnny Patterson - Lead Guitar
Dave Hardin - Trumpet
Bob Myers - Clarinet/Tenor Sax
Albert Talley - Steel Guitar
Jeff Ebner - Drums
Kelli Grant - Lead/Harmony Vocals/Bass/
Piano/Horn

With much praise coming out of Austin, The Texas Department of Transportation issued a special license for the use of their logo, a first for TxDot for the CD,
"Don't Mess With Texas"
CD Baby: KELLI GRANT, THE QUEEN OF SWING™: Don't Mess With Texas
http://cdbaby.com/cd/kgtqos5
Once again showcasing Kelli's award winning songwriting talents with more than half of the songlist her own. The title cut, "Don't Mess With Texas", is a colorful and descriptive testiment to the sights and sounds of TEXAS. Talking about sounds and to add just a little more authenticity to the recording, we enlisted the talents of a few former Texas Playboys. Band members that actually recorded and traveled the country with the man himself, Texas Swing legend and innovator, the King of Western Swing, Mr. Bob Wills.
A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Texas Department of Transportation in support of the states litter campaign and the Texas Music Project.
Don't Mess With Texas, The Queen of Swing™ PSA spots are included on CD's
FREE RINGTONE
MyxerTones :: Don't Mess With Texas

This CD received a GREAT review by
Country Music People Magazine
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Former Texas Playboys:
Johnny Patterson - Lead Guitar, Texas Playboy '62-'63
Casey Dickens - Drums, Texas Playboy '59-'63
Albert Talley - Steel Guitar, Texas Playboy '64-'66
"Little Red" Hayes - Fiddle, Hank Thompson & the Brazos Valley Boys
CD Musicians:
Kelli Grant - Lead/Harmony Vocals/Bass/
Piano
Randy Prince - Lead Guitar
Bill Cobb - Keyboards
Bob White - Steel Guitar/Dobro
J.B. Vann - Steel Guitar
Jeff Ebner - Drums

Being from Texas and the Queen of Swing, it was only natural for Kelli to record a tribute album to the Texas Swing legend. Due in part to the success of her CD, “Swing Like That” which featured several of Bob's former band members, Kelli was inducted into the Western Swing Hall of Fame, Seattle, Wa. Review comments by Mike Gross, WVOF-FM states,"... a talented vocalist who can swing as good as anyone since perhaps that same, Bob Wills."
CD Baby: http://cdbaby.com/cd/kgtqos2
KELLI GRANT, THE QUEEN OF SWING ™:
Swing Like That

Swing legend, Cliff Bruner exclaimed, "alittle lady loaded with lots of talent."

Kelli is a 2 time Nominee for the Will Rogers Award, by the Academy of Western Artist - category, Western Swing Female Artist.
Will Rogers Award Nominee

NOMINATED by her piers 2007 for TEXAS STATE MUSICIAN, is one of her highest compliments.
Texas State Musician Nominee
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