"HE WAS THERE" TOPS THE CHARTS

The Lawton Jiles-Charles Beam penned tune reached No. 1 on Europe's premier Hotdisc chart for the second week in a row (April 23 and 30).  

KARAOKE TRACK FOR "IT'S STILL I DO"

Luanne had so many requests for the backing track of "It's Still I Do," Star Creek Entertainment decided to release it as a Karaoke download. Follow this link to our "Store" page and download the track for $9.99. Also includes lyrics and chord chart, as well as Luanne's original recording with Brian Allan Bode.

NEW SONG, "DANCING ON THE MOON", IS HERE!

Star Creek Entertainment is proud to announce the release of Luanne's beautiful new country single, "Dancing On The Moon."  Purchase it at iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby and on this website.

"CHRISTMAS WITHOUT YOU" GOES TO NO. 1 IN EUROPE!

The Lawton Jiles tune went to No. 1 in France, Denmark and Austria on The European Country Music Association Charts In December, 2011.  It also was the 2nd most played country song in all of Europe, right behind George Strait's "I'm Gonna Be Alright."

"I WANT TO STAND WHERE JESUS STOOD" RECEIVES HONORS

The Lawton Jiles-penned tune was a Top 10 finalist in the Ourstage December, 2011 contest.  It also was named "Gospel Song of the Week" (Jan. 6-13) by Holland's premier radio station RTV Country Festival.

"CHRISTMAS WITHOUT YOU" CHARTS IN EUROPE

The single, which was originally written for Patsy Cline, reached No. 14 on Europe's premier Hotdisc chart during the month of December.

"SOLACE IN THE WIND" LINE DANCE

A new dance has been created for "Solace".  Get the steps here: 
http://www.linedancestepsheets.info/stepsheets/solace-in-the-wind-ID83622.aspx

"SOLACE IN THE WIND" CLIMBS THE EUROPEAN CHARTS!

Luanne's Grammy-balloted single became a Top 20 hit this week on Europe's premier Hotdisc Top 40 singles chart.  

NEW 2011 CHRISTMAS SINGLE

Luanne is currently in the studio recording, "One Star, A Million Lights."  The song, which she wrote with her husband Steve, is expected to be released and available on iTunes the first week of October.

LUANNE SCORES HER FIRST NO. 1 HIT IN EUROPE!

Last Summer, "Solace In The Wind" reached No. 1 on the European Country Music Chart (Belgium). The chart is the largest and oldest in Europe and positions are calculated by radio spins on FM, AM, Internet and Satellite stations.

Thank you to the following radio stations for adding "Solace In The Wind" to your rotation:

BC RADIO NORFOLK, UK/CMR NASHVILLE RADIO, UK/ISA RADIO FRANCE/WEST SOUND RADIO, UK/WYCOMBE RADIO, UK/FOREST FM RADIO, UK/MANKX RADIO, UK/BBC RADIO SHROPSHIRE, UK/RADIO 101, MALTA/RADIO WARRINGTON, UK/HAVENSTAAD FM, HOLLAND/CENTRAAL RADIO, HOLLAND/KINGSTOWN R/RADIO FREE FM, GERMANY/RADIO LYON 1, FRANCE/RADIO RHEINWELLE, GERMANY/974 RADIO, AUSTRALIA/LIVE COUNTRY, UK/RADIO 2 YOU FM, AUSTRALIA/RADIO SORTA, NORWAY/RADIO ARIANE, BELGIUM/RADIO THEBEN, AUSTRIA/RADIO TERRE FRANCHE, BELGIUM/RADIO BEEIARD, BELGIUM/HOBARD FM, TASMANIA/KHBW RADIO, USA/COUNTRY KANALEN RADIO, DENMARK/METRO TRADIO, UK/BLACK DIAMOND, FM, UK/QBN FRM, AUSTRALIA/ORF RADIO, AUSTRIA/RADIO BRANDARIS HOLLAND/TEMPO FM, UK/CREATIVE FM, UK/COAST FM RADIO, AUSTRALIA/RADIO MALDWYN, UK/FAROYA RADIO, FAROE ISLANDS/RADIO OSTTIROL, AUSTRIA/WARMINSTER RADIO, UK/PEELGRASS RADIO, HOLLAND/EAGLE RADIO, HOLLAND/BCM RADIO, UK/TRIANGLE FM, FRANCE/RADIO ROSKILDE, DENMARK/RADIO UCKFIELD FM, UK/RADIO ARC-EN-CIEL FM, UK/COLLINGWOOD RADIO, AUSTRALIA/CMR NASHVILLE, UK/COOL FM, BELGIUM/EVW RADIO, GERMANY/SOMERVALLEY FM, UK/BBC RADIO ESSEX, UK/READING RADIO, UK/SWANSEA SOUND RADIO, UK

LUANNE'S 8TH STUDIO CD IS HERE! 
DOWNLOAD TRACKS ON THE "STORE" PAGE
FOR .99 CENTS EACH

“Luanne Hunt has delivered engaging melodies around well-crafted songs on her new CD “The Singles Sessions.” She and her collaborators are clearly accomplished songwriters and the country/Nashville edge is very apparent.”

JC Caddy, A&R Manager
Fairwood Music International
(David Bowie, U2, Bob Marley, Cat Stevens)
 
"It's Still I Do" is a lovely song reminiscent of the duet team of Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton"

Danny Diante, Producer/Arranger
(Barbra Streisand, Paul Anka, B.B. King,
Elton John, Johnny Mathis)

By Michelle Mills
Dabelly Magazine

I have been following singer/songwriter Luanne Hunt's career for quite some time and she never disappoints. The title of her latest - and eighth - effort, "The Singles Sessions," is slightly misleading, as I expected a clutch of songs dealt out without any particular order and perhaps they all are "singles," but the album flows smoothly, keeping you listening from beginning to end. Part of this can be attributed to Hunt's beautiful voice, as well as the talented musicians behind her, but the rest is the selection of tunes, all country and folk based. This is an overall soothing listen, but don't be fooled-- it won't lull you into a stupor, as there is much diversity here too.

Hunt knows how to deliver a song. Her emotions come through, yet every word is clear, allowing you to understand the stories she tells. She has a good range and a very pleasant timbre. Her talents also reach nicely to her songwriting. There are three cuts on the album penned by Hunt with various partners, including the opening tune, "Carolina Moon," which is co-written by Steve Hunt.

True to my usual routine, I listened to "The Singles Sessions" the first time through without looking at the j-card, as I didn't want to be influenced by anything I might read. Later, I kept returning to "Carolina Moon," as the melody and words caught me, along with the hint of bluegrass. It's one of those songs that you can't resist singing along with and I think it should get some good airplay. It is my favorite selection on the effort.

I also was impressed by Hunt's version of Dan Fogelberg's "Leader of the Band," which features additional vocals by Patrick Hurd. It's sweet and emotional and slightly dreamy- nicely done!

The sixth cut, "It's Only a Paper Moon," is quite unexpected among the other selections and offers an opportunity for Hunt to show a little extra versatility. This old classic is a good match for her voice and puts just the right amount of levity into the album for the selections before and after it. I would love to hear Hunt perform American Songbook selections sometime because she definitely has the chops.

"Thorn," a Christian number, ends the release. If you're Christian, you will find the song inspiring, but if you're not, you will still enjoy this piece for its writing and presentation.

"The Singles Sessions" will please country and folk fans with ease, as well as anyone seeking an album that can be played almost anywhere. It's perfect background music when friends visit, soothing while you're fighting traffic and great for you to listen to while curled up in your favorite chair. Visit Hunt's Web site to hear some cuts and check out her other albums. So, Luanne, what are you planning for album nine?

Luanne Hunt is an award-winning, Grammy-balloted recording artist from Southern California, who records on the Independent label, Star Creek Records.

Throughout her illustrious career as an Indie artist, Hunt has built an impressive list of accomplishments and a worldwide fan base with her refreshing and well-crafted country folk tunes. Her 2007 CD, “Breaking Through, ” has produced two hit singles on U.S. and European Charts. The enchanting “Solace In The Wind” reached No. 1 the European Country Music Association’s chart (Belgium) in July, 2010.

The tune, which was written by Hunt’s husband Steve, peaked at No. 37 on the Indie World Country Chart, which is the largest and oldest independent music chart in the genre.

Recording industry executive Dale Kawashima, formerly of Giant and Mercury Records, named “Solace in the Wind” one of the Top Five Songs of the Month for September, 2008 on his popular website, Songwriter Universe. Additionally, the song landed on the 2009 Grammy ballot in two categories: Best Female Country Performance and Best Country Song.

In 2009, Hunt’s infectious song “The Sun’s Coming Up Over Memphis” reached No. 10 on the New Music Weekly country chart, garnering an incredible 37,000 radio spins worldwide.

“Luanne is right up there with the legendary artists in her genre,” said Kit McGuire, DJ at 96.3 FM in Payson, Arizona. “The first time I heard her music, I knew I was going to put it in rotation every day.”

Hunt began pursuing a professional music career in the mid-1990s. She found immediate success with her critically-acclaimed single “I Don’t Bother Counting,” which was frequently played on the former KIK FM country radio station in Orange County, California and on other stations throughout the Southwest. In 1996, Luanne shared the bill with Billy Ray Cyrus, Tammy Wynette, Toby Keith and Martina McBride at Starfest Country Music Festival at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds.

Over the years, many of Hunt’s songs have been played on AM, FM, Satellite and Internet stations around the world. In 2007, Luanne was featured on an “On-Air” interview on the “Steve and Johnnie Show” on Chicago’s WGN Radio. She was named “Christmas Star of the Day” in December, 2008 on Doug Stephan’s popular “Good Day” syndicated radio program.

Along with her recording career, Hunt also is a motivational speaker, who has shared her inspiring messages with audiences across the U.S. at churches, coffee houses, festivals, bookstores, retreats, community events and women’s networking groups.

These awards are the highest you can receive from Uplaya.  They indicate that the patterns, rhythms and other qualities of the songs are consistent with those that have been hit songs in the past.

“Excellent!”
Brian Sharman, Wycombie Radio, UK

“Fabulous song and vocals to match.”
Helen MacPherson, Moray Firth Radio, UK

“Superb record!”
Arno Bierings, Eagle Radio, Holland

“Most enjoyable.”
Bob Birch, Venture Radio, UK

“Nice, catchy tune, lovely voice and good musicianship.”
Ray Grundy, Metro Radio, UK

“Excellent!”
Maurice Needham, Linedance DJ, UK

“Exceptional Christmas song.”
June Williams, KHBW Radio, USA

“Excellent!”
Alex Pijnen, Zuidwest Radio, Holland

“Fine song with heart and soul.”
Dann Hansen, Radio Roskilde, Denmark

“Brilliant sound.”
Paul Hazell, Uckfield FM, UK

“Good solid Christmas song.”
Sean Green, Shine FM Radio & TV

“Very nice!”
Stewart Fenwick, Celtic Music Radio

“I will be playing this for many Christmases to come.”
Colin Thorpe, Erewash Radio, UK

“Terrific tune!”
Sandy Watt, Waves Radio, UK

“Great song!”
Bjarne Hessellbjerggaard, Radio Sindal, Denmark

“Superb song.”
Myriam Perdaens, Cool FM, Belgium

“Beautiful flavor.”
Pietro Scazzola, Radio Gold Popular Network, Italy

“This is a strong song, well produced and a certain hit from the talented artist with some fine backup musicians.”
Tom Robinson, Kingstown Radio, UK

“Very nice song with compelling vocals and good production.”
Alan Staniland, Radio Warrington, UK

“Beautiful Christmas song.”
Etienne Berthels, Radio Terre Franche, Belgium

“Luanne has a lovely voice and this song is the perfect vehicle for it.”
Henry Garfath, Linedance DJ, UK

“Ten out of ten for sure!”
Ray James, Somervalley, FM, UK

‘High quality track.”
Eric Pimlatt, Cheshire FM, UK

“Excellent song!”
Kurt Gabriel, Radio Theben, Austria

“Even though I have heard Dan Fogelberg’s ‘Leader of the Band’ 10,000 times in my radio career, I sure enjoyed Luanne and Patrick’s version and arrangement.”
          
Michael Hughes
Christian Mix Inet Radio

“‘Leader of the Band’ is country gold!”
          
Frank Girardot
Media News Group, Los Angeles, CA

“Luanne and Patrick have done an absolutely brilliant job with ‘Leader of the Band’ and it is a very fitting tribute to the man himself. I'm sure he would give it his blessing and be very proud.”

Steve O’Connor
Liverpool, UK

“I believe Dan, who I knew personally, would have loved this remake of ‘Leader of the Band’ . It’s beautiful!”

Beth Lee Dearing
Elizabethtown, KY

"All of the aspects of ‘Solace In The Wind’ are without flaw and are truly beautiful. To my mind, the most impressive work here is in the writing. The lyrics and melody have a familiar style, but are wholly new. Your roots are showing and they are indeed deep in the sweet soil of American Folk music. You deserve a worldwide audience. I unreservedly love what you've done."

Dave Younger
Pine Grove, CA

“'Solace in the Wind' is a beautifully crafted tune with an attractive intro, well-balanced and well-played instrumentation, outstanding arrangement and a stellar lead vocal accompanied by excellent vocal harmonies. This is as close to perfection as it gets and a real treat to listen to.”

Ojo
Ontario, Canada

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