Sarah Burgess Opens For Daughtry, Gets Record Deal
Do you remember Sarah Burgess? She snuck out and went to the American Idol auditions in New York without her father knowing… ringing any bells? She really was a “human interest” story since she ended up being interviewed by over 100 radio stations, only to be dropped before making the Top 20!
Well, thankfully, that didn’t get her down since she recently opened for Daughtry and has an album coming out soon!
Here’s the story:
After waiting until her 19 Entertainment contract was up, PME Records helmsman Craig Patterson has moved fast. Despite interest from other labels, Patterson got Burgess to sign on the dotted line on September 27th, just three days after her Idol contract finally expired. Though the details are under wraps, the contract is an innovative one for the recording industry, giving Burgess partnership in her career, unlike standard one-sided contracts. PME is known for such contracts, having used them to the advantage of artists like jazz pianist Harold O’Neal and acclaimed singer/songwriter Kreg Viesselman.
Within days of the signing, Burgess was opening for Daughtry and Day of Fire at the Colorado State Fair. “We couldn’t have been happier with the job she did,” explains Patterson. “She tore that place apart.”
The same week, Burgess was at PME recording her first single, “Didn’t Matter That,” for release worldwide on September 20th, accompanied by a massive radio, Internet, and press push. The single was written by Mikal Blue and Colbie Caillat. Mastered by Herb Powers, Jr. (Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey), the single is an irresistibly catchy modern Pop/R&B kissoff, demonstrating a girl’s power of independence. Included on the single is a stunning rendition of Gerry Rafferty’s “Whatever’s Written In Your Heart,” an almost-forgotten tune originally heard on the album “City to City.”
Sarah’s solo album, “One,” is set to be released November 30th. Some heavy-hitting session players are recording for the album, including Greg Mathieson (Christina Aguilera, Barbra Streisand), Doug Jackson (Ambrosia, Kenny Loggins), and the world-renowned Philharmonika Bulgaria, recorded in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Sarah also has a very cool website. To check it out, click here!
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1 opinion for Sarah Burgess Opens For Daughtry, Gets Record Deal
gerriG
Sep 5, 2007 at 4:24 pm
Wow, she has what it takes.
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