Bio

[b][color="darkred"]Melody Barnes, is a multi-gifted singer, writer, actress, and host, who brings to you a fresh sound with a unique vocal blend of Jazz, Soul, R & B, and Traditional Gospel... For a refreshing brew of both the classic & the contemporary. [/color][/b] [b][b]The Detroit native, has included the role of co-producer to her singer/song writer credits for her upcoming & much-anticipated CD release entitled, "The Reason." The new release will also feature music production from Sam Kendrick of the Stellar Award nominated group, "7 Sons of Soul" and international producer, Steve "Keyz" Ebhodaghe. Her musical inspirations, which are as varied as her musical style, range from a wide blend of musical legends and innovators such as, Natalie Cole, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and Lady Tramaine Hawkins. Other songtresses & balladeers who've impacted Melody's musical journey include, Denise Williams, Fred Hammond, Mary J. Blige, and Chaka Khan - just to name a few. These, as well as others, have helped to inspire & shape the sound and style that is uniquely…Melody![/b] [color="darkred"][b]To find out more about Melody - visit [link="URL"]www.melodybarnes.com [/link]or on [link="URL"]myspace.com/melodybarnes[/link][/color][/b][/color][i][b] A NOTE FOR ALL THOSE WHO'VE BEEN SHOWING ME LOVE: FOR SOME REASON I AM UNABLE TO LEAVE ANYONE COMMENTS, I AM ONLY ABLE TO VOTE... WHICH I HAVE BEEN DOING. [/i] KEEP SHOWING THE LOVE & IT WILL DEFINITELY BE RETURNED! GOD BLESS, MELODY[link="URL"][b][/b]