Alison Scott Named August “Best Vocalist Of The Month” With Her Song, “How Do You Know?”
Alison Scott
Alison Scott, a talented soul/blues singer/songwriter/pianist based in Minneapolis, MN, has won the August SingerUniverse “Best Vocalist Of The Month” Competition, for her performance of her song “How Do You Know?” Scott will be releasing her next album Chinese Whispers in December, and in September she will be releasing a concert DVD called Live At The Dakota.
“How Do You Know?” is a soulful ballad which provides an excellent showcase for Scott’s strong, passionate vocals. The song starts off slow and understated, and then gradually builds energy and momentum. By the song’s peak, Scott fully demonstrates her powerful, earthy vocal performance. This recording was expertly produced by Kevin Bowe, a prominent writer/producer who has worked with Etta James, Richie Sambora, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Paul Westerberg.
Scott was born in Kansas City, and then moved with her family to Minneapolis. Both of her parents were music majors in college, so she was raised in a musical environment. Scott was also inspired by listening to such favorite artists as Carole King, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder.
At age five Scott started to play piano, and when she was 11 she began taking vocal lessons. During high school, she sang in choral groups and performed in musical theater productions. For college, Scott attended Elon University in North Carolina, and then she graduated from McNally Smith College Of Music in St. Paul, MN.
It was during college that Scott entered and won the Women In Music Minnesota song contest, which led to her meeting Kevin Bowe, who was one of the judges. Since then, Scott & Bowe have collaborated on three album projects: Wish On The Moon (2006); Hiding Under The Covers (2008; an album of cover material); and the upcoming album, Chinese Whispers.
Scott has enjoyed good success with her albums – the first two CDs have sold a combined 5,000 units. She is also building a solid following as a live artist – she performs regularly with her band, which includes Bowe on guitar, Peter Anderson on drums, and Steve Price on bass. Scott is planning a concert tour of the Midwest in coordination with her album release.
“We’re making good progress, and I’m looking forward to the new album and tour,” said Scott. “During the last couple years, I feel I’ve grown a lot as a vocalist and songwriter.”
When asked if she wants to remain an indie artist or pursue a major label deal, she said: “We’re open-minded regarding labels. We haven’t made a push to labels yet. When my new album is ready, we’ll probably make a big push to labels.”
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