MP3 Ann Blair - Wanted You To Know

Ann Blair has fashioned a unique sound and offers it to the country listener, this mixture of traditional country with a sound of her own, begs for repeated listening.

10 MP3 Songs
COUNTRY: Country Pop, EASY LISTENING: Soft Rock



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The tracks here are not the songs in their entirety.


Ann (Boyter) Blair started performing at the age of 8 and wrote her first song at the age of 15.

⢠In 1991, Ann competed among a field of 5,000 entrants in the WMZQ Radioâs âCountry Star on the Horizonâ,this earned a nomination as one of 36 finalists and was recognized as one of 6 selected female solo competitors.

⢠Annâs writing ability as well as her vocalizing earned her an invitation to perform at the âTrowbridge Symposiumâ in Nashville, Tennessee in August of 2003. Ann was showcased in two separate categories, one for her original material and another for her ability to cover other material. Jason Blume, whom is accredited as a number one songwriter, with number one hits for the Backstreet Boys, Brittney Spears and the Oakridge Boys to mention a few, critiqued Annâs writing and performance.

⢠Ann was awarded a spot in the USA (Unsigned Artist) talent search in Las Vegas, NV as a soloist in 2003.

⢠From 1992 to present Ann has performed at various clubs and hot spots in Northern Virginia. Performing with âTangentâ at âBlack Orchard Restaurantâ, and forming an acoustic group Purely Experimentalâ and could be seen performing at âMarkâs Pubâ in Falls Church, VA.

⢠Annâs music can be heard airing on Whole Wheat Radio, LexRock, WSVN Radio, Rockabilly Radio, EORadio, Clear Channel .com, Country Girls Only, Radio Wayne, Floridaâs Big Wheel, to name a few. Ann's song Bottles ân- Bruises, was released on a WSVN compilation CD, March 2005 and was distributed to over 1,000,000.00 people national and internationally. âTime To Goâ was featured on a Clear Channel CD,all proceeds were donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

⢠Ann released a 3 song preview of âNo Regretsâ on June 19, 2004 from that date through Sept 2005 she sold more than 500 CDâs.

⢠Ann is a member of the Songwriterâs Association and the Washington Area Music Association. She is also an ASCAP member with membership as a writer as well as a publisher.

⢠Ann earned a 2004 WAMMIE nominee for her 3 song preview CD âNo Regretsâ.

⢠Ann performed on the Mamapalooza 2005 Tour, Viva Vienna, 2005. Ann performed the National Anthem at RFK stadium on July 19th, 2005.

⢠Ann is in negotiation with a Domestic abuse organization to have some of the proceeds from her CD be contributed to this organization.

⢠Ann has been contacted by an artist/promoter in Germany, with prospect for her to gig in Germany as well her songs from the 3 song CD, are due to be aired around Germany.
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Annâs goal is to build her career to a level that will enable her to help empower others in their lives. She believes in her songs and the messages that they hold. Her desire is to help make a difference in the areas of Domestic Abuse along with support to American Diabetes, and the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Reviews/Quotes


âI can find nothing wrong with your writing ability you do everything the way you should, your vocals have clarity and you possess something different.â âYou are a hit maker, you will go farâ Jason Blume, Songwriter


"Ann (Boyter) Blair has a very unique aspect to her music. In addition to great melodies and pop sensibilities, she brings a refreshing honesty to all proceedings...you immediately feel engaged in an intimate yet inclusive conversation that has your rapt attention. Then she allows those simple emotions to simmer and lets you enjoy the music. Not an easy task and one that encourages repeated listenings. I'm convinced she arrives at her music unconsciously...it's an honest statement of expression."
Marco Delmar, Producer,
Recording Arts, LLC


"Ann (Boyter)Blair displays a deep understanding of how to shape a song into a powerful message that is at once meaningful and emotionally accessible. In addition to the strength of her writing, Ann's vocal chops are impeccable."

Phil Demetrion, Europe Correspondent, RELIX Magazine