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Amanda Richards

Rank #6 Portland, OR Folk / Acoustic Rock / Alt.Country

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Sounds Like: Dixie Chicks, Adele, Lana Del Rey, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris

Label: Unsigned

Bio: Twenty-eight years ago, Modjeska Canyon, within the hills of old Orange County, California played host to the birth of a "BOHEMIAN COUNTRY SONGSTRESS" who is emerging as one of the most important female singer/songwriters of our time. AMANDA RICHARDS was born surrounded by country music, grew up ... See Full Bio

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It looks like we're coming to Portland! http://www.yelp.com/events/portland-amanda-richards-and-the-hardly-hards-a-zombie-rock-opera

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“Winner of the 2012 Independent Music Awards for Best Concept Album!”

— The Independent Music Awards

“Six time Grammy nominated songwriter and Performer! Record of the Year. Song of the Year. Best Female Country Vocal Performance. Best Country Song.”

— The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences

"I regard Amanda Richards as one of country music's most important singers. This disc [Play Dead] is a masterpiece."...

— Paul Riley, Country Music People UK

"She’s spellbinding across the spectrum, and a standout whose star is on the rise."

— Barbara Mitchell, The Portland Tribune

"Richards delivers with a stand-up comedian’s sharp timing and the righteous indignation of a woman who isn’t going to take shit from anyone."

— Michael Sutton, CD Reviews

"Richards is a fine storyteller, narrating her tales of heartache with a brutally honest pen."

— Adam Harrington, Whisperin and Hollerin

"Don't Leave Your Woman (When There's Walking Dead) is a sad country masterpiece, one of the year's best songs!"...

— Paul Riley, Country Music People UK

"Play Dead is both sweet and enduring, despite Richards' bloody lyrical content. The end of days never sounded so great."

— Ezra Ace Careff, The Portland Mercury

"From the moment I heard her single, "Magnum 45," I was jump-up-and-down psyched about this bold-voiced artist."

— Lori Fagerholm, CoOpted

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Pete Ekstam
Very cool. Like the distant bg vocals. Alberta Rose on July 6th?
May 16
K.P.
Love your voice! Intimate and funny lyrics! Thank you!
May 15
Cody Weathers
I love the new zombie concept album, and your voice & writing are as stellar as always. Delirium songwriters represent!
May 11
LOST CITY BAND
A lot of great songs here Amanda, excellent variety of music !!!
Mar 11
Kelli Caldwell - Son...
great lyrics in Lame Tattoos!
Feb 20
Kerry Leigh
Perceptive, well-crafted, original compositions and compelling well-executed performance! Best wishes -- Kerry
Jan 7