Country music is about to get a long-term visitation from three heavenly artists – Caroline Cutbirth, Jennifer Wayne, and Tayla Lynn – collectively known as Stealing Angels. In case any of their last names sound familiar…they should. These young women are descended from American icons, including country great Loretta Lynn, film legend John Wayne and American folk hero Daniel Boone. But it will be their music, not their background that promises to make their names as well known as their famous families. Stealing Angels is already making a name for itself thanks to ABC’s Robin Roberts who featured the group in her TV special on country music aired nationally on ABC back in November. In a segment called “What’s In A Name,” Roberts poses the question if talent is genetic using examples including Johnny and Rosanne Cash, Vince and Jenny Gill and, of course, Stealing Angels and their famous relatives. The band is currently in the studio in Nashville with award winning producer Paul Worley (Dixie Chicks, Martina McBride) working on their debut CD, set for release later in 2010. Stealing Angels found each other in the music city when Texas-native Caroline Cutbirth moved to Nashville in 2006 to follow her dream of breaking into music. Says Caroline, “I’ve always wanted to be a singer...always! I didn't know anything about the music industry but I knew I need to go somewhere where I could learn and perform. Something kept pushing me to Nashville. So without a clue, I packed it all up and moved there, just like that. It was scary at first, but it seemed to me that if I wanted to be a part of music, I needed to be in the Music City.” In Nashville, Caroline met California-born Jennifer Wayne, who had also moved to pursue a solo singing career. Born into the Hollywood mix, Jennifer had always dreamed of singing country music. A nationally ranked tennis player from childhood, Jennifer’s young life changed when after one of her grandfather’s best friends, Merv Griffin, heard her sing and opened a record label just for her. As a result, she moved to Nashville begin recording. Sadly, Merv passed away soon after her arrival and the label was dissolved. So Jennifer, like Caroline, found herself doing the music circuit, performing, writing and trying to be heard by record executives and A&R people. Although their musical genres were polar opposites (Caroline sang pop and Jennifer, country), they both began to write music together. In 2007, the two young singers were approached by a reality show producer looking to create a show called, “All in the Genes.” The premise of the show was to focus on the ups and downs of two women from famous families. As the granddaughter of John Wayne and a descendant of Daniel Boone, Jennifer and Caroline were perfect for the project. The producer then decided that a third cast member was needed. After much searching, she found Tayla Lynn, granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, and also a solo singer. Tennessee born and bred, Tayla was crawling around Loretta’s bus before she could walk. “I can’t remember a time that I wasn’t in the wings in some town somewhere watchin’ my “me-maw” and my daddy on stage. I’ve never wanted anything other than to be a singer and a performer,” says Tayla. Tayla, Caroline and Jennifer immediately hit it off and soon became inseparable. Although the three eventually realized that travelling down the reality show road wasn’t for them, they continued to grow closer as friends, supporting each other through the difficulties of trying to break solo careers. Not surprisingly, the local music scene soon began seeing the girls as a trio since they were playing (as solo artists) on many of the same bills, and eventually even began to help each other out by singing harmonies to each other’s songs. They also continued writing together. It was around Christmastime 2008, when the idea really sank in that their music was stronger as a group, far more so than three solo artists. And although their singing styles still differed – ranging from pop to country and alot in between – there was no denying the music they created together meshed in a way that was unmistakably beautiful and unforgettable. They, of course, credit many mutual music influences they began to create, including Lee Ann Womack, Dixie Chicks, old country, 80’s punk, Patty Griffin, among others.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Up & Coming New Nashville- Stealing Angels
Country music is about to get a long-term visitation from three heavenly artists – Caroline Cutbirth, Jennifer Wayne, and Tayla Lynn – collectively known as Stealing Angels. In case any of their last names sound familiar…they should. These young women are descended from American icons, including country great Loretta Lynn, film legend John Wayne and American folk hero Daniel Boone. But it will be their music, not their background that promises to make their names as well known as their famous families. Stealing Angels is already making a name for itself thanks to ABC’s Robin Roberts who featured the group in her TV special on country music aired nationally on ABC back in November. In a segment called “What’s In A Name,” Roberts poses the question if talent is genetic using examples including Johnny and Rosanne Cash, Vince and Jenny Gill and, of course, Stealing Angels and their famous relatives. The band is currently in the studio in Nashville with award winning producer Paul Worley (Dixie Chicks, Martina McBride) working on their debut CD, set for release later in 2010. Stealing Angels found each other in the music city when Texas-native Caroline Cutbirth moved to Nashville in 2006 to follow her dream of breaking into music. Says Caroline, “I’ve always wanted to be a singer...always! I didn't know anything about the music industry but I knew I need to go somewhere where I could learn and perform. Something kept pushing me to Nashville. So without a clue, I packed it all up and moved there, just like that. It was scary at first, but it seemed to me that if I wanted to be a part of music, I needed to be in the Music City.” In Nashville, Caroline met California-born Jennifer Wayne, who had also moved to pursue a solo singing career. Born into the Hollywood mix, Jennifer had always dreamed of singing country music. A nationally ranked tennis player from childhood, Jennifer’s young life changed when after one of her grandfather’s best friends, Merv Griffin, heard her sing and opened a record label just for her. As a result, she moved to Nashville begin recording. Sadly, Merv passed away soon after her arrival and the label was dissolved. So Jennifer, like Caroline, found herself doing the music circuit, performing, writing and trying to be heard by record executives and A&R people. Although their musical genres were polar opposites (Caroline sang pop and Jennifer, country), they both began to write music together. In 2007, the two young singers were approached by a reality show producer looking to create a show called, “All in the Genes.” The premise of the show was to focus on the ups and downs of two women from famous families. As the granddaughter of John Wayne and a descendant of Daniel Boone, Jennifer and Caroline were perfect for the project. The producer then decided that a third cast member was needed. After much searching, she found Tayla Lynn, granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, and also a solo singer. Tennessee born and bred, Tayla was crawling around Loretta’s bus before she could walk. “I can’t remember a time that I wasn’t in the wings in some town somewhere watchin’ my “me-maw” and my daddy on stage. I’ve never wanted anything other than to be a singer and a performer,” says Tayla. Tayla, Caroline and Jennifer immediately hit it off and soon became inseparable. Although the three eventually realized that travelling down the reality show road wasn’t for them, they continued to grow closer as friends, supporting each other through the difficulties of trying to break solo careers. Not surprisingly, the local music scene soon began seeing the girls as a trio since they were playing (as solo artists) on many of the same bills, and eventually even began to help each other out by singing harmonies to each other’s songs. They also continued writing together. It was around Christmastime 2008, when the idea really sank in that their music was stronger as a group, far more so than three solo artists. And although their singing styles still differed – ranging from pop to country and alot in between – there was no denying the music they created together meshed in a way that was unmistakably beautiful and unforgettable. They, of course, credit many mutual music influences they began to create, including Lee Ann Womack, Dixie Chicks, old country, 80’s punk, Patty Griffin, among others.
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