We're going country in this episode. My guest this week is singer songwriter Samantha Leigh Click her name to go to her website.
With her bluesy-rock vocals and sexy, funky style, Samantha Leigh is a musical force to be reckoned with. Originally from the home of rock and roll, Cleveland, Ohio, Samantha grew up with a heavy rock and country influence.
Her latest single "90 years" is a tribute to her grandmother who is one of the biggest influences in her life.
Her 2019 EP Perfect Ground has a high energy collection of amazing songs that featured the hit singles "Too Scared" and "Devil in Red Shoes"
She made her debut stage appearance at the age of 3 singing "Crazy" by Patsy Cline with her mother's country band Buckshot. From then on, singing continued to be her passion. She entered vocal competitions and talent shows and in 2004, won first place in her city's Tri-School Idol.
Since her move to Tampa, Florida in 2005, Samantha has hit the ground running, expanding her singing career in the Sunshine State. She has been lucky enough to make performing her full time job, working with numerous corporate bands and in shows all over the country. In 2007, Samantha was hand picked to compete in "Hollywood's Best New Talent" in Los Angeles, California where she placed top 10 in both country and contemporary categories.
Within the last 10 years, Samantha has had the privilege of singing in bands who shared the stage with artists such as Andy Grammar, Josh Turner, REO Speedwagon, Kenny Loggins, Rick Springfield and Brandie Carlile, Paul McCartney, Jonathan Cain of Journey, and sang back up for artists such as Mary J Blige and Josh Groban.
Samantha continues to pursue her goals of becoming a successful artist and is constantly looking for new ways to showcase her talents. With catchy melodies, strong lyrics and a powerhouse voice, you will not be able to resist singing along and joining the rest of us as fans of Samantha Leigh.