
Nashville, TN. (Leah Durelle official Web Site) - With three previous albums under her belt, Canadian teen, Leah Durelle released 9 Days in Nashville in late 2006.
The first single from the CD, "I'm Not Sorry" recently leapt into the top 30% of the Music Row Chart, jumping to No 73 this week, placing Leah's song ahead of several country legends for airplay. The song also debuted at No 63 on New Music Weekly's Up & Coming Chart with 1,049 spins in the first week.
"Very nicely produced pop-country. She sings with verve, and the melody is just yummy." – Robert K. Oermann
The album was given the honor of "CD Spotlight" on award-winning internet radio station, IradioLA and according to station manager, Mark Maverick, is a "tremendous effort in traditional and pop country. It's a hit all around."
"What a brilliant voice … The whole album is just superb!" –Peggy MacNeil, Isles
Leah is set to perform at the 2007 North American Country Music Association, Int'l annual awards program. NACMAI celebrates its' 10th anniversary, having been formed in 1997 by Peggy Franck to promote Country and Gospel music. Leah is a previous award winner, returning this year as a featured entertainer. In 2003, she was named Best Female Vocalist, Best Female Entertainer and given the award for Best CD … all at the tender age of 11.
The NACMAI Hall of Fame and Awards Show will be Sunday, March 11, 2007, at 1:00 pm at the Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN. This show will include the induction into the NACMAI Hall of Fame of Young Harmony (Johnathan and Ginger Bond), well known Gospel Duo and Dove nominees, and one of the best songwriters in Nashville, Jerry Foster. The Pioneer Award will be given to Jack Greene, who will be present and performing. Call 1-800-792-4308 for more information.
For more information on Leah, visit her newly updated web site at www.leahdurelle.com
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