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To immediately listen to this month's Top Five vocalists, please Click Here Melissa Goyette Named July “Best Vocalist Of The Month” With Her Song “If This Is All There Is”By Dale Kawashima Melissa Goyette, a promising pop/AC singer & writer based in Montreal, QC, Canada, has won the July SingerUniverse “Best Vocalist Of The Month” Competition, for her performance of her song “If This Is All There Is” (co-written by Greg Critchley). Goyette is currently writing and recording the songs for her debut CD, which she will be releasing independently early next year.
“If This Is All There Is” is a melodic, appealing pop/AC ballad, which provides a good showcase for Goyette’s expressive, heartfelt vocals. The song is also demonstrates her skills as a pop melody writer & lyricist. This recording was adeptly produced by Greg Critchley, a Los Angeles-based writer/producer who has collaborated with such prominent songwriters such Bridget Benenate, Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil. Critchley played all the tracks on this cut. Goyette was born in St-Jerome, Quebec, which is a suburb of Montreal, and she has always lived in the area. She started singing at a young age, and when she was 15, she began pursuing music seriously. Goyette entered talent contests, and she was named a Top 10 finalist in the Canadian Popstars competition at age 17. In addition, she won the Montreal Idol competition in 2005. Her success in Popstars led to her meeting music pros such as Greg Critchley. “Through Popstars I met Greg,” said Boyette. “I had the opportunity to co-write with Greg when I came to Los Angeles to audition for Capitol Records. We wrote two songs, one which was ‘If This Is All There Is.’ We then recorded both songs at his studio.”
In addition to her work with Critchley, Goyette is collaborating with other notable songwriters for her album project. She is currently writing with Scott Trippayne, who co-wrote this year’s American Idol theme song, “This Is My Now,” sung by winner Jordin Sparks. Goyette is also collaborating with Danielle McKee, who has written songs for MTV shows The Hills and Laguna Beach. “I’m in the studio every week writing new songs, and it’s been going well,” said Goyette. “I will be releasing my album early next year. Then I will be putting together a band, and touring. I’m really looking forward to playing all my new songs live.” In the meantime, in addition to her work in the studio, Goyette is currently shopping a three-song EP to record labels, and she has been getting a good response.
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| Chris Vaughn |
"The Wind." (country). Performed and written by Chris Vaughn of Cullman, Alabama.
E-mail: cvaughn@chrisvaughnmusic.com
Website: www.chrisvaughnmusic.com
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| Roger Drawdy |
"Open Seas, Empty Skies." (Celtic/folk). Performed by Roger Drawdy & The Firestarters (lead vocalist: Roger Drawdy) of Ludlow, KY. Written by Roger Drawdy.
E-mail: the_firestarters@hotmail.com
Website: www.roger.drawdy.com
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| Karolina Glazer |
"The Moon's A Harsh Mistress." (AC/pop). Performed by Karolina Glazer of Warsaw/Gliwice, Poland.
E-mail: karolinaglazer@wp.pl
Websites: www.karolinaglazer.com, www.myspace.com/karolinaglazer
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| Vicki McCrone |
"There He Goes." (AC/children's). Performed by Vicki McCrone of Gates Mills, OH. Written by Vicki McCrone and Jimmy Weaver.
E-mail: stella444@mac.com
Website: www.sonicbids.com/VickiMcCrone
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