Heidi Newfield
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| Heidi Newfield | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | October 4, 1970 [1][2] |
| Origin | Healdsburg, California, USA |
| Genre(s) | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals Harmonica Rhythm guitar |
| Years active | 1996-present |
| Label(s) | Asylum-Curb[3] |
| Associated acts | Trick Pony Cledus T. Judd |
| Website | http://www.heidinewfield.com |
Heidi Newfield (born October 4, 1970 in Healdsburg, California) is an American country music artist, known for her role as the lead vocalist in the country music group Trick Pony. She served as their lead vocalist (alongside backing musicians Ira Dean and Keith Burns) from its foundation in 1996 until late 2006, when she left in pursuit of a solo career.[4][5]
Newfield's first work outside of Trick Pony was as a guest vocalist on a cover of the Ray Stevens song "Gitarzan", alongside country singer and parodist Cledus T. Judd, who covered the song on his 2007 album Boogity, Boogity - A Tribute to the Comedic Genius of Ray Stevens. Later in 2007, Newfield began recording her solo studio album;[6] entitled What Am I Waiting For, the album is slated for release Aug. 5, 2008. Its lead-off single, "Johnny and June", has entered Top 40 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.[5]
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Year | Album | US Country | Label |
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| 2008 | What Am I Waiting ForA | Asylum-Curb |
- A To be released.
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | US Country | Album |
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| 2007 | "Gitarzan" (w/ Cledus T. Judd)A | Boogity, Boogity (Cledus T. Judd album) | |
| 2008 | "Johnny & June"B | 31 | What Am I Waiting For |
- A Failed to chart.
- B Current single.
[edit] References
- ^ Heidi Newfield. SuperiorPics.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-16.
- ^ Trick Pony. Oldies.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-16.
- ^ Newfield's solo work is on Asylum-Curb. Trick Pony was signed to Warner Bros. Records Nashville from 2001 to 2004, and Asylum-Curb from 2005 to 2006.
- ^ Heidi Newfield leaves Trick Pony. Country Standard Time (2006-11-1). Retrieved on 2008-04-16.
- ^ a b True, Chris. Heidi Newfield biography. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2008-05-25.
- ^ Heidi Newfield Hits the Studio. Great American Country (2007-6-25). Retrieved on 2008-04-16.
