Jamie Coon: Press

Awards

2006 Best Female Nominee ~Southern California Music Awards

2007 Singer/Songwriter of the Year ~ Payne County Line/Oklahoma Music Awards

2007 Best Out of County ~ Orange County Music Awards

2007 Debut Artist Nominee ~ Native American Music Awards

2007 Best Pop Recording Nominee ~ Native American Music Awards

2008 Female Vocalist of the Year ~ Payne County Line/Oklahoma Music Awards

2008 'Waiting' Single of the Year ~ Payne County Line/Oklahoma Music Awards

2008 Mainstream Song of the Year Winner: 'Waiting' & 'Breathe' Nominee for 'Somebody's Fool' & 'Silent Words' ~ Native E Music Awards

2008 Best Pop/R&B/Soul Song Nominee: 'Waiting' & 'Past The Tears' ~ Native E Music Awards

2008 Songwriter of the Year Nominee: 'Waiting'~ Native E Music Awards

Jamie Coon, Native American singer/songwriter, revived and fine tuned a favorite sound from the '80's: Natalie Merchant. Not one track on Coon's album "Everything So Far" was filler. Each cut had its own unique blend of haunting and soothing vocals. Sometimes a jazz blend and at others a pop sound likely to end up on mainstream radio. Coon may not yet be a household name, but her career is headed in that direction.

Her deep roots are in the heart of American music. Coon may not be punk at its roots, but there are some very strong jazz, folk and country threads in her work. What's even more surprising is "Everything So Far" is Coon's debut album. And it's not just the vocals that catch your ear. Coon has written some emotional lyrics about mature love and heartbreak. Combine that with some talented arranging, and the end result is a career that's taking off.

"Touch Me" is a haunting '70's vocal harmony and instrumentation track. The soft psychdellic sounds of that era are built upon to create a modern jazz sound.

"Past The Tears" uses some well-executed engineering, as does the entire album.

"'Waiting" was the 2008 Single of the Year and she was 2008 Female Vocalist of the Year by the Payne County Line/Oklahoma Music Awards.

Coon was the 2007 Best Pop Recording Nominee and 2007 Debut Artist Nominee at the Native American Music Awards. The 2007 Singer/Songwriter of the Year at the Payne County Line/Oklahoma Music Awards.

She was also the 2006 Best Female Nominee of the Southern California Music Awards.

Her songs have ended-up on the soundtracks for the indie films "Long Term Relationship," "Gone But Not Forgotten", "Virtuality" and her single "Breathe" was in the film "Deceit." Her music has also been on a recent episode of the CBS hit show "Ghost Whisperer."

The album is worth the price and then some. This is one of those ladies that is heading for a rise in music. Her work will only beome a collector's item later on.

Originally from Okemah, Oklahoma, Jamie Cooon now lives and performs in the local Los Angeles area. Jamie Coon "Everything So Far" $11.99

On The Web:
www.jamiecoon.com

Jamie Coon's "Everything So Far" got my immediate attention ... her voice, while as soft and kinetic as a butterfly's wings, grabs your focus right away. Her sad and sexy lyrics go with her voice like a comfy peanut butter 'n' jelly sammie ... The production was faultless, as were the arrangements. For a debut CD, it's intense and somehow pastel at the same time ... frankly, Jamie is just scary good at what she does. Can't wait for the next release!

Arlie Kendall, Host/Producer
HAND OF GRANDFATHER
Music of the First Nations on XM Satellite Radio

www.handofgrandfather.net
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Jamie Coon - Everything So Far

"From the opening bars of the catchy 'Waiting' through to the hauntingly beautiful 'Silent Words', I was genuinely hooked on the depth of Jamie's talent not only as a singer but as an accomplished songwriter. But, what really surprised me, was there wasn't one track that left me disappointed. With brilliantly written, passionate lyrics and a sophisticated sound, Jamie is blessed with a ton of talent and is well on her way to making a lasting impact on the music scene and a long and successful career.

Soulful & passionate. 5 stars."

Paul Deppeler - iROK Radio

JAMIE COON - WAITING
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With a touch of Natalie Merchant vibe, a dab of Norah Jones jazz, and a gentle nod to the sexy cool of Sade, Jamie's luscious vocals reach out and caress your heart with quiet joy and longing.

Mesmerizing arrangment that lulls while it excites...calms you then kisses your ears with intensity of emotion. Truly a gem of a song.

EPK review that appeared in the monthly Chicago publication of W.IN.E:

Jamie Coon, an artist who has put a soulful twist on contemporary adult pop. Her musical blend of soulful vocals accompanied by a blend of pop overtures will make her sound classic. Jamie is an accomplished singer/songwriter with a indie project that has the potential of becoming a favorite to all who listen. The single "Waiting" at the start grabs your attention and you become focused on the quality of the lyrics and soothing vocals. I tell you, if you're looking for quality music and lyrics that have meaning, tune into Jamie Coon and her band.

“Waiting” Now this song has a cool sound to it. The music seems to have a harp or something in the song and the vocals are great. Jamie’s voice has a country sound to it, though the music mixed with the vocals is definitely not country.

“Past the Tears” This song reminds me of “Only God Knows Why” by Kid Rock. The overall sound is good, though I still feel as if there is some country influence in the way that Jamie sings and the way that her voice sounds.

“Breathe” This song starts out very country sounding and the sound continues throughout the whole song. Despite the fact that I do not like country and I try to avoid it at all costs, I like the sounds of Jamie Coon. She has a very good voice and the music sounds just right with her vocals. I would expect lots of things good things from Jamie Coon in the near future.