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Who is Whitney Steele?A question that gets asked a lot; an answer you would expect to be quite simple. Whitney is a dreamer. And like most dreams, they can seem so clear, yet so hard to explain moments later. Whitney chases her dreams with a vigor and determination that can only be viewed as inspiring. Whitney’s songs are born, not just written. Her music is her heart, soul, and being. She’ll tell you about her triumphs and her tragedies. Her desire is to move you, make you think, and help you feel. Whitney’s music does just that!
Whitney is compassionate and honest. She believes people are basically good, but she’s intelligent and savvy enough to negotiate her way through the entertainment industry. You need only to understand that her music is her life, but her priorities are her family, friends, and loved ones. Whitney embodies the old fashion values of strong work ethic, determination, and moral principles to make her mark in the entertainment industry. She won’t push you out of her way to get ahead, but she will pass right by you if you fall asleep at the wheel.
The entertainment industry woke up to Whitney when she was selected as 1 of 5 finalists from more than 300 AT&T/Cingular Music Studio artists nationwide to compete for a chance to perform You Won't See Me Crying on an episode of the hit show One Tree Hill on the CW television network. Gretsch Guitars selected Whitney to debut one of the four guitars in the Gretsch Americana series in her music video for Storm Warning. In 2007, she was nominated best pop single of the year for the Hollywood F.A.M.E. Awards. Her hard work didn’t stop there. In 2008, Whitney took Arizona by storm when she won best singer/songwriter, best pop single of the year, and best music video of the year at the Phoenix Music Awards. She then took her show on the road and took home a nomination for best music video of the year at the Los Angeles Music Awards.
One of the biggest compliments in an artist’s career takes place when established artists begin to take interest. That happened when Scotty Johnson (lead guitarist of The Gin Blossoms) joined Whitney and her band on stage to perform at The Arizona Broadway Theatre. Robin Wilson (lead singer of The Gin Blossoms) lent his golden vocals in Whitney's song, You Won't See Me Crying. Whitney’s self titled second album will be released May, 2009. Scotty Johnson and P.H. Naffah (best known as the former drummer for the Refreshments and current drummer for Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers) joined with Whitney to lend their talents to Whitney’s hard work. Her most recent thrill was singing The National Anthem at The Diamondbacks game on April 22nd.
In the end, Whitney Steele is blue jeans and a guitar, she is pajamas with one part goof ball, and she is a smile and warmth that invites you to share in her dreams.
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11/3/2010 7pm - The Celebrity Theatre
Phoenix, AZ
11/11/2010 7:30pm - Brixton South Bay
Redondo Beach, CA
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2008 Phoenix Music Awards Recipients
Category: Music1. Male Singer/Songwriter of the Year: Travis Boltz
2. Female Singer/Songwriter of the Year: Whitney Steele
3. Rock Artist of the Year: EastonAshe
4. Adult Contemporary Artist of the Year: Sage Gentle Wing
5. Country Artist of the Year: Jefrey Taylor
6. Hard Rock Band of the Year: Inprana
7. Alternative Rock Band of the Year: Denial Method
8. Urban Soul Hip Hop Artist of the Year: The Rep
9. Phoenix Performer of the Year: KC Blues Band
10. AZ Performer of the Year: Captain Squeegee and the Soap Suds
11. Instrumental Performance of the Year: Gunzawless
12. Music Video of the Year: Whitney Steele "Storm Warning"
13. Adult Contemporary Single of the Year: Haven James
15. Regional Guitarist of the Year: Erich Vivian
16. 18 and Under Arizona Artist of the Year: Jack Ripper
17. Musical Group of the Year: A Boy Named Sioux
18. Recording Engineer of the year: Larry Elyea - Mind's Eye Digital
19. Rock Album of the Year: EastonAshe: "Can I Drive It"
20. Rock Single of the Year: Crash Street Kids "Mandy And The Leapers"
PRODUCERS CHOICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
1. Rock Drummer of the Year: Gavin Washburn
2. Inspirational Single of the Year: Marty Mitchell "Pass It On"
3. Rhythm Section of the Year: Daughters of Fission
4. Rock Bassist: Chris Coons - Daughters of Fission
5. Hip Hop Video of the Year: The Rep
6. Male Rock Vocalist: Brandon Wisely - Jack Ripper Band
7. Female Rock Vocalist: Turner Shiew Bleary View
8. Instrumental Album of the Year: Greg Reiter "Sedona Sun"
9. Live Music Venue of the Year: The Platinum Room @ SKYE
10. Session Drummer: Greg Warner - Mark Dolin Band
11. Frontman of the Year: Alex Downs - Awaking the Fallen
12. Pop Single of the Year: Whitney Steele "Where Did You Go?"
13. Community Service Award: EastonAshe
14. AC Album of the Year: Mark Dolin "Lookin' At Tomorrow"
15. Jazz Performer of the Year: Sherry Petta
16. National Artist of the Year: Mark Barnes
CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS
1. Lifetime Achievement Award: Mike Curb
2. Career Achievement Studio Sessions: Rockin' Reggie Vinson
3. Career Achievement in Journalism: Jan Jacobson
4. Career Achievement Rock Guitar: Mitch Perry
5. Music Documentary Film Award: Max Baranet
6. Career Achievement Song Collaborations: Steve McCarty
7. Career Achievement in Jazz Performance: Dennis Rowland
8. Career Achievement in Phoenix Radio: Jim West
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