Debra Arlyn Named February “Best Vocalist Of The Month” With Her Song, “Tell Me Now”
Debra Arlyn
Debra Arlyn, a promising pop/soul singer & songwriter based in Portland, OR, has won the February SingerUniverse “Best Vocalist Of The Month” Competition, for her performance of her song “Tell Me Now.” This song is included on her most recent album Tomorrow Another Day, which she released independently in May 2008.
“Tell Me Now” is an appealing midtempo cut, which starts softly, then gradually builds in emotion and intensity. This song provides a fine showcase for Arlyn’s clear, expressive vocals, which can become quite soulful at times. Notably, Arlyn also plays piano on the album, and she wrote or co-wrote all the songs. “Tell Me Now” was expertly produced by Rob Stroup, who owns and operates a studio in Portland called 8 Ball Studio.
Arlyn (who is 23) was born and raised in Corvallis, OR (south of Portland), where she was first introduced to music by her father, who played piano and guitar, and was a touring musician. She learned to play piano, and early on she was inspired by listening to such artists as Carole King, James Taylor and Kenny Rankin. In high school, she sang in both her school and church choirs. Most impressively, in 2004 Arlyn entered and won the Oregon Idol competition, which led to her traveling to Los Angeles to compete for American Idol that year.
Following high school, Arlyn attended college for a year, but then she decided to concentrate fully on her music career. She formed a band and she developed her songwriting skills. “In 2005, I put out my first CD, which was called Complicated Mess,” recalls Arlyn. She wrote and produced this album herself. “Then in May 2008, I released my second album, Tomorrow Another Day.” Both albums were released on her label, Homeslice Records, and have sold a combined 5,000 units to date.
Debra Arlyn
Arlyn has become an established indie artist in the Northwest region, winning several honors and awards. In 2008, she was named Best Female Artist Of The Year at the Portland Music Awards, and in 2007, she was runner-up at the Winery Music Awards (sponsored by Best Buy and iFanz). In addition, CDBaby selected Tomorrow Another Day as one of the best pop piano albums.
Her success can be attributed to her two album releases, and to her extensive concert touring (both with her band and as a solo performer). She has played at many music festivals, universities, and at state fairs. Arlyn says: “I’m already booked the next six months, doing a lot of shows throughout the West Coast, from Seattle down to L.A. and San Diego, plus shows in Colorado and Montana.”
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