Hometown: Pinellas Park, FL
Website: www.heatherleighsound.com
Sounds Like: Crystal Lewis, KT Tunstall, Amy Grant, Bonnie Raitt
Genre: Christian/Gospel
Emmy-nominated songwriter, Heather Leigh, says, "Music is my passion. I believe it can reach across cultures and language, age and time, reach past hurts and fear, and grab someone in the depths of their soul. I believe it can change and transform, comfort and sooth, evoke passion or pain. I write about life. About learning. About loving."
“Mark my words, Heather could be a superstar if she meets the right people! She reminds me of ME when I was young....Now, that girl can SING!"”
the legendary Ruthie Steele - Ruthie Steele video
“you've got some real fine songs here...I've been listening to, and playing music on one radio station or another since I was 14 years old, and as old radio programmer I think you've done yourself proud with this collection of songs. DJ Ranger Jim, Ears Radio
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Regarding new EP, Second Chances
“Heather Leigh is one of the greatest singers who deserves to be heard and will be a force to be reckoned with in 2011 and beyond. It is this reason that she deserves to be called one of the Florida's finest in Christian Music.
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Roberto Alvarez-Galloso - Helium
“Wrecked is "a rockin’ testimony to one of life’s epic moments"”
Sticks of Fire
“Awesome song, powerful sound and vocals!”
Paul from Future Now - IM Radio
“Heather is now in her 4th month in the Top 10, setting a new record for longest appearance by any artist in this category.”
Rick Crandall - Music Tampa Bay
“The proof is in her latest CD, Learn & Live, released in September. It contains 10 tracks of Lilith-ready folk, pop, rock and country, all written by Leigh, who also plays piano and keyboard on the disc.”
Jay Cridlin, St. Petersburg Times - TBT Soundcheck
“Its seldom in ones life that you can be so moved by the words of another. however in this instance the words of Heathers songs, the passion, pride and pure ease of their deliverance moved me.. there is no substitue for class, and there is none needed here. If Gods voice is female this is what he sounds like, and if he sings in the shower, Heathers songs are what he is singing, i thank God for your voice and i thank you for perfecting the blessing he gave you x”
Aidan McHugh, Drumquin, UK - heatherleighsound-fan reviews
“The music on this CD is beautifully crafted and well put together.”
Constance Hilton - The Bay Buzz
“Your music makes me a prisoner steadily. Your singing voice has power to shake my soul. Does the god have you do so? You are defended.”
Hideo, Nagasaki City, Japan - heatherleighsound-fan reviews
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Heather Leigh is a surprise waiting to happen...each track awakens a sense of anticipation, and intrigue. Sometimes rocking in the best tradition of the genre - sometimes laying back and saying "listen...I have something to tell you".”
Rick Crandall - Music Tampa Bay
“Newcomer to the country music scene, Heather Leigh, brings with her a unique sound on her new album Learn & Live that can best be described as a blending of country with jazz fusion.”
Today's Country Magazine
"Your music makes me happy and puts a smile on my face every morning, cus its your music that plays when the alarm rings! I wanna wake up to something soft and nice!"
Nicklas Lindquist, Stolkhom, Sweden - heatherleighsound-fan reviews
“MTB is privileged to have a chance to showcase this fresh new talent who can indeed "rock the place", but also mellow out with some of the softest, sweetest sounds this side of Kissimmee.”
Rick Crandall - Music Tampa Bay
“Heather has a welcoming, easy to get along with, fire-cracker attitude and a laugh that is unforgettable. she knows it’s about her audience and her fans!”
Betsi Beardsley - Upcoming Artist who knows how to Learn & Live
“Heather was amazing to work with in the studio. Her voice, while bluesy in nature, can go from smooth as silk to a rockin grit, and anywhere in between. James Cory (Producer, Engineer, Musician)”
James Cory - Reviews, Heather Leigh Sound
“Heather Leigh's new release "Learn & Live" is exceptional! She has a unique gift of story telling that captures and mesmerizes you from beginning to end. Her vocals and lyrics touch every part you, heart and soul. She takes you to places very few people are able to do.”
Skys (Eleena Whiney) DJ - Indie Showcase
“Swept Away - This is a beautiful track. The instrumentation along with Heather's voice truly does sweep you away. It's like being wrapped in a warm summer breeze. This track is a must have for everyone's collection.”
Skys (Eleena Whiney) DJ - Indie Showcase
"The talented woman behind this production has a reason to rejoice this Easter Season"
News Channel 8
"Creative and laid back, Heather is a dream to work with"
Tamara Traynor, stage manager - Tampa Tribune
"Must give a triple thumbs up with five gold stars. Even if it means taking a trip across one of the bay bridges, don't miss it"
Michelle Bearden - Tampa Tribune