Biography

Contact - Carrie Cunningham
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If I could make a grand entrance, I would roll on into town in my tiger striped truck, with Wyatt Earp as my shotgun rider, blaring  the soul pop groove of Leon Bridges.  Then I’d step onto stage and ask all the kids in the audience to get up and sing and dance with me.  That’s my style…I love to entertain and there isn't one genre I can say has shaped me into who I am.  

When it comes to my music, I not only write what inspires me from my experiences, but I am part of your story too!   I write motivational music to get you going in the morning, fun songs to make you smile in the afternoon and of course music you want to dance or love to

 BUT, with that being said, my most powerful music to date has been inspirational.  I know this because of the emails and letters I have received from awesome fans like you, who have expressed gratitude by allowing me to step into your most vulnerable time of your lives.  

Music is my lifeline, but it is also yours.  If I can keep touching your life through the songs I write, then I am doing exactly what I was meant to do in this world…

CARRIE CUNNINGHAM MUSIC

Karma's A Beach SINGLE (2018)
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2018 has brought a new sound for Carrie Cunningham, as you can tell from her fun positive beach single, Karma's A Beach! This single has already been downloaded on iTunes more than any other song she has recorded.

Let's Dance EP (2017)
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Carrie Cunningham's Latest EP, "Let's Dance" was named one of the Top Ten Albums of 2017, by the Women of Country Music organization. This EP explores all sides of love, in it and out of it. It has Spanish flare with the Song "One Less Regret" and some rolling banjo in the fun song "Even When I Don't". All of them will make you want to dance!

Secrets EP (2017)
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Carrie recorded 2 EP's in 2017, "Let's Dance" and this Americana EP, "Secrets". She drew inspiration from her adoration of Bonnie Raitt, along with the dark bluegrass sounds of Patty Loveless' "Mountain Soul CD" With her background in jazz during high school and College, there are even some hints floating around in the mix, especially in "Nobody's Open". Her most popular song off the EP is "Whisky Kisses", which talks about Domestic Violence.

The Way You Look At Me EP (2012)
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Recorded in 2012, this was her first EP after a 5 year run with Indie Label Divulge Records. This EP is straight up country with gospel influence surrounding two of the songs. It is one of her favorite albums, as it is the album that has touched the most lives. "Tears in the Rain" is about her husband's mother who passed away from cancer. It is one of her most meaningful songs, as people have played it at funerals and have written to her about how it has touched their lives.

CARRIE CUNNINGHAM BIOGRAPHY

Carrie Cunningham is an International Chart topping Performing Songwriter who loves to entertain! The music industry is calling her an authentic, sultry, slightly twisted and totally believable voice on the New Country/Americana scene. Carrie has the sass of Miranda Lambert and a powerhouse voice like Martina McBride; all the while, the sweetness that seethes from the rich tones of Pam Tillis; which engages and captivated the audience within minutes.  

Carrie started in music like many aspiring artists, by singing in a local band, but all the while she was attending school studying voice and composition, and singing with the Spokane Symphony Chorale.  During the Garth and Shania era, is when she started dabbing in songwriting.  In 2000, she had an acoustic duo, Mirror Image and recorded their first EP in 2001.  In 2003, Carrie went back to school for audio production.  After graduating she focused on live sound and was a live sound engineer along side fronting cover bands and eventually her own.  

In 2005, she signed on with an Independent label, Divulge Records, where she released her Honeysweet album, along with releasing a video to her song "Smile Again" in conjunction with the Vanished Children's Alliance.   She was with Divulge until 2011.

Since then, Carrie has released 3 other EP's through her own record label, Sound Barn Records and also started her own Publishing Company, Sound Barn Publishing. The three EP's under Sound Barn Records are  "The Way You Look at Me", "Secrets", and "Let's Dance".  Other Independent artists have cut songs written by Carrie and she has also had movie placements.

Carrie Is currently passionate about spreading the awareness of Domestic Violence and any form of child endangerment.  Carrie has been a volunteer with The Big Brother's, Big Sisters organization, the Lunch Buddy program, and also CASA- Court Appointed Child Advocate

She has opened up for acts like Kacey Musgraves, James Otto, Jake Owen, Crystal Gayle, Brian White, Collective Soul, Diamond Rio, Restlesss Heart, Love and Theft, and many, many others.    

From her acoustic to full band performance one thing is guaranteed; the audiences will witness her dedication and enjoyment to the craft of singing and performing.    


 Some Notable Highlights include:

~ The EP "Secrets was #1 for the top 50 APD Country/Alt Albums for the month of March 2017

~Her Single "Happily" made the top 30 songs for the 2017 Nashville Film festival

~Her Single "Secrets" was in the Semi Finals for the 2017  International Songwriters Competition

~National Anthem for Professional Sporting events such as Showtime Boxing, ESPN2, Portland Timbers, PRCA

~Performed with Spokane Symphony from 1998-2003
 
~Various Indie artists have recorded her songs

~ONLY UNSIGNED ARTIST to play back to back performances at the Largest NW Country Music Festival, Watershed 2014-2015

~Winner or the FOE Eagle's 100th Year National talent competition

~Signed to Independent Label “Divulge Records”, from 2006-2011
~Collaborated with The Vanished Children's Alliance for the making of the video “Smile Again”

~WINNER of the 7th Annual NW Battle of the Bands 2013

~Appearances onGood Morning Northwest KXLY

~Portland Chapter President Nashville Songwriters Association International 2008-2017

~Featured in Northwest Women's Magazine

~Nashville Flood Benefit Concert Producer for Portland Oregon

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