Fresh Find - Leanne Weiss
- Freshly Brewed Country
- Jan 28, 2016
- 3 min read
We are happy to announce the talented Leanne Weiss as our latest Fresh Find here at Freshly Brewed Country!
The dynamic, soulful voice of Leanne Weiss has captivated audiences for nearly a decade. What she brings to country music is a unique sound, catchy lyrics, and melodies, and a charismatic personality.
Born and raised in Northern New Jersey, this singer-songwriter began singing at a young age. As a child, she idolized Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, and Faith Hill as her musical she-roes, and studied the songwriting of Diane Warren. At age nine, her first karaoke performance was to Tammy Wynette’s “Stand by Your Man.” While the song was mature for her age, the audience raved about her talent. Her passion for performing led her to Montclair State University, where she earned a degree in Theatre. During and after college, her experience performing in a wedding band helped her to expand her versatility as a vocalist.
Leanne has honored America by performing the National Anthem at major sports venues, including Madison Square Garden and Prudential Center. As a New York Mets fan, there was nothing greater than performing “God Bless America” during the 7th inning stretch at Citi Field. She went on to perform at renowned venues such as the Apollo Theater
After performing with a local country songwriter as a featured singer, Leanne remembered writing country songs as a teen and decided to remove them from her “vault” of songs. It was at the New Jersey State Fair that fans first heard “Little Piece of Heaven.” Months later, she was in the studio recording an EP comprised of four of these songs.
“For Love,” which released on iTunes on October 1, 2013, is a collaborative effort between Leanne and Portrait Recording Studios producer Chris Badami (The Early November, Jennifer Rostock, The Starting Line) and their team of amazing musicians. Since the release of her debut EP, Leanne was selected as finalist for the Pepsi Southern Original competition and was voted as one of top 3 country artists in the New York City area by NashFM 94.7 listeners. She and her band recently appeared on WFMZ's "Music Monday" program and perform frequently at festivals and country nights. Leanne has opened for national country acts such as Dierks Bentley, Gloriana, Kristian Bush, Michael Ray, and Josh Dorr.
She is a member of ASCAP and Nashville Songwriters Association, and supports local community causes.
Be sure to check out Leanne Weiss's music today.
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We know you want to know more about Leanne Weiss so be sure to check out our interview with her below.
FBC: What made you want to get involved in the country music world?
LW: Well, I love country music, of course, and had written some country songs as a teen. I decided to record a country EP after some divine intervention forced me to finally do it. Country music speaks to the soul, and I love being a part of it!
FBC: What song of yours is your favorite and why?
LW: My personal favorite is “Throwback” off of my latest EP. There is definitely something special about that song that sticks with me. It’s all about moving and letting go of the past, and I think a lot of people can relate to that.
FBC: What do you use for inspiration when writing your songs?
LW: Most of my inspiration comes from hearing others’ conversations, experiences I’ve had personally, or sometimes just from hearing a single word. But I’ve come up with some melodies while doing odd tasks, like chopping avocado or eating Chinese food!
FBC: What is the back story to your single "Momentum"?
LW: I wanted to write new songs that had my true sound as an artist, and the title came from the energy I felt from promoting my first EP “For Love.” I had the EP title in my head before writing the title song, “Momentum.”
FBC: Who was the first country artist you opened for?
LW: We opened for Sony artist Josh Dorr in South Jersey this past June! It was a great show and Josh was awesome.
FBC: Who is your country music idol and why?
LW: I love Carrie Underwood. Her vocals are always stellar and she is an inspiration.
FBC: What are three fun facts about you that you want your fans to know?
LW: 1. I have a little miniature dachshund named Jack 2. I am a huge fan of the New York Mets and US Women’s Soccer 3. I love my fans! :)
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