Thursday, January 14, 2010

Steven Darden and Erin Manning





OK...so this post may seem like I'm bragging a little but I am a tad biased when it comes to my cousin Steven and his friend Erin. Both are recent graduates of Belmont University and both are eagerly paving their destinies in this music business jungle of a industry. And in an era with so many portals for young artists to showcase their talent, the market can quickly get saturated. It's up to a shining few to find that edge and beam past all the other hopefuls. Steven and Erin are definitely on the fast track and have what I believe is that certain je ne sais quoi that will propel them straight to the top. So lets introduce them.

Steven Darden is an up and coming country artist whose known for his appearances on "Can You Duet" and "American Idol". He was most recently featured nationally on a PBS broadcast of "Christmas at Belmont" alongside Trisha Yearwood. About a year ago he finished a 5-song EP that was showcased at the Curb Event Center in February of last year. He writes the majority of his own music as well as music for others. Steven is currently writing new material that will redefine his musical identity as a country version of OneRepublic and hopes to have a 3-5 song collection ready to record within a year. Visit www.myspace.com/stevendardenmusic to listen to Steven's current recordings.

Erin Manning is a Louisville native who has roots in everything from musical theatre to Sheryl Crow. She is known for her refined take on rock vocals which is perfectly showcased in her debut release "The Lowest One (Next to Me)" available on iTunes. She is currently concreting herself as a fixture in the Nashville scene by keeping a heavy show schedule. Erin is also known for her crazy alter-ego Belty Betty that has become an internet phenomenon. Visit www.myspace.com/erinlmanning to listen to Erin's current debut or just go straight to iTunes and buy it.

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