SOULFUL POP SONGSTRESS LEXA RAQUEL EARNS HER FIRST HOLLYWOOD MUSIC IN MEDIA (HMMA) NOMINATION FOR HER MELODIC SINGLE ‘GETTIN’ READY’
Emerging powerhouse vocalist Lexa Raquel (http://lexaraquel.desertsolrecords.com/) is celebrating her 2012 Hollywood Music in Media (HMMA) nomination for Best Pop Song for her infectious new single “Gettin’ Ready.” Lexa and other nominees will contend for top honors at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. on November 15, 2012.
The HMMAs honor music from visual mediums, individuals who create and produce it, and both mainstream and independent musicians from around the globe. Hosting this year’s event is Master Musical Impressionist Greg London; other celebrity presenters include actor Eric Roberts and many more TBA.
“Gettin’ Ready” is the follow up single to the singer/songwriter’s debut “One of a Kind,” which peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot Singles Sales Chart this summer. The music video is currently featured nationwide at major retailers such as Foot Locker and Forever 21.
Lexa recently landed a coveted endorsement deal with the L.A.-based guitar company Daisy Rock Girl Guitars, which boasts a roster of notable artists such as Avril Lavigne, Miley Cyrus, Norah Jones, The Bangles and Lisa Loeb.
The endorsement follows the 19-year-old’s recent string of successful shows at some of L.A.’s most recognized venues, including The Mint, Molly Malone’s and Whisky A Go-Go, as well as an on-air interview and performance with GVB Radio‘s Tony Sweet.
Steadily building up a following in her hometown of Tucson, Lexa was recently spotlighted in interviews with the local Examiner as well as the Tucson Citizen and Tucson’s Morning Blend. She is also an official NEW! iheartradio.com featured artist.
She will be interviewed by Big Blend Radio on November 2.
Lexa is currently working on her debut album, to be released on Desert Sol Records with renowned Tucson based musicians Kelvin Lewis (also her producer and musical director for live gigs) and guitarist Jonathan Thomas. She also had the opportunity to be coached by former American Idol finalist Crystal Stark.
“Gettin’ Ready” is available for download on iTunes and Amazon.
For more music and information on Lexa, visit http://lexaraquel.desertsolrecords.com/.
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RISING TUCSON-BASED SINGER LEXA RAQUEL
LANDS ENDORSEMENT DEAL WITH DAISY ROCK GIRL GUITARS
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The Songstress’s Melodic New Single “Gettin’ Ready” Now Available for Download on iTunes and Amazon
Known for her catchy melodies and soulful voice, Tucson-based singer-songwriter Lexa Raquel has landed a coveted endorsement deal with the L.A.-based guitar company, who boasts a roster of notable artists such as Avril Lavigne, Miley Cyrus, Norah Jones, The Bangles, Wanda Jackson and Lisa Loeb.
“Lexa has such a beautiful voice!” says President and Founder of Daisy Rock, Tish Ciravolo. “We are proud to have such a talented rising artist join the Daisy Rock family!”
This announcement coincides with the release of Lexa’s infectious new single “Gettin’ Ready. Destined to be a (pre)party anthem, the track is now available on iTunes and Amazon.
“Gettin’ Ready” is the follow up single to her debut “One of a Kind,” which peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot Singles Sales Chart this summer. Its music video is currently featured nationwide on the in-store media systems at major retailers such as Foot Locker and Forever 21.
The Daisy Rock endorsement follows her recent string of successful shows with performances at some of L.A.’s most famous venues, including The Mint, Molly Malone’s, and Whisky A Go-Go, as well as an on-air interview and performance with GVB Radio‘s Tony Sweet.
Steadily building up a following in her hometown of Tucson, Lexa was recently spotlighted in interviews with the local Examiner as well as the Tucson Citizen and Tucson’s Morning Blend.
Lexa is currently working on her debut album, to be released on Desert Sol Records with renowned Tucson based musicians Kelvin Lewis (also her producer and musical director for live gigs) and guitarist Jonathan Thomas—who performed at her show and will be permanent parts of her band when she tours.
Currently a sophomore on a full music scholarship at the University of Arizona, the 19-year-old singer songwriter has sung in church choirs, gone on mission trips to build homes in Mexicali and on local Indian Reservations and worked part time as a Zumba instructor at a local gym. She’s a former Associate Youth Music Director at her church and has taken first and second place for vocal performances in her denomination’s district Fine Arts Festival. Lexa has also coordinated a benefit concert for Honor Flight, a program which funds trips for World War II veterans to visit the WWII Memorial in Washington, DC.
For more music and information on Lexa, visit http://lexaraquel.desertsolrecords.com/.