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In a time where the airwaves are flooded with "formula pop fluff," Cook proves to be fresh air and a reminder of why one loves country music.
An article in NO DEPRESSION states: "her terrific songwriting, no-doubt-about-it-country instrumentation, and her absolutely stunning voice, can catch a root music fan's attention faster than a rhinestone-studded Nudie suit."
Elizabeth Cook, an exceptional singer/songwriter, has embraced traditional country music and given it a contemporary twist all her own. Fans describe her as reminiscent of Emmylou Harris, Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette. While each of these accomplished artists have influenced her, Elizabeth has spent a lifetime developing a style uniquely her own. She has made an impression on many in Nashville. In addition to becoming one of COUNTRY WEEKLY'S "Top 10 Brightest Stars of the Year," she regularly appears on the Grand Ole Opry, having performed more than 100 times since March of 2000, many times more than most well-known artists. Audiences gravitate toward her immediately.
Cook's life story reads like a screenplay. The youngest of 11, she was born in Wildwood, Fla. Her mother, Joyce, played mandolin and guitar, and performed on radio and local television in her younger years. Her father, Thomas, also played string instruments. Ironically, he honed his skills playing upright bass in the state prison band, while serving time for running moonshine. After he was released, he and Joyce began playing in local country bands together. Elizabeth was on stage with them at age 4 and by age 9 she had her own band. She had a regional hit and performed extensively throughout her school years.
Elizabeth graduated from Georgia Southern University, earning two degrees in accounting and computer information systems. Price-Waterhouse offered her a position as an accountant in their Nashville office but after two years there, she felt the call of her music dreams again. A publishing deal, an independent CD release, and constant appearances on the Grand Ole Opry and around the Nashville area garnered her a major-label recording contract with Atlantic Records Nashville (a division of AOL-Time Warner. )
In Spring 2001, Cook began recording her debut album just in time for AOL-Time Warner to begin consolidating its music industry operations (which it completely sold off in 2004). Without warning, Atlantic Nashville was shuttered, and most of the Atlantic's Country artists found themselves without a record deal. But several artists, including John Michael Montgomery, Tracy Lawrence and Elizabeth Cook were shifted over to the Warner Brothers Nashville artist roster.
It wasn't until August of 2002 that Cook's HEY Y'ALL album was finally released on Warner Bros. Records, with one single/video ("Stupid Things") being promoted during Fall of 2002. By early 2003, Elizabeth and Warner Brothers Records had mutually agreed to part ways.
In 2003, Elizabeth married longtime beau (and alt-rock artist in his own right) Tim Carroll in Key Largo, FL. She also contributed a song to the O MICKEY WHERE ART THOU album that was released by Disney.
Recently, the version of "Blue Shades" from her critically acclaimed independent CD release was included in the independent film "American Reunion."
Elizabeth continues to write new songs, record new music and perform live around Nashville, around the world, and on the Grand Ole Opry. Her latest independent CD release THIS SIDE OF THE MOON was released in August 2004!
Website: www.elizabeth-cook.com
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