Katie Quick on Katie COURIC!!

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I am so excited to announce that on Tuesday, February 19th, I was featured on the Katie Couric show for a special segment called, “One to Watch!” I had the amazing opportunity to talk about my Fingertips Program, and sing for a Grammy-winning music legend, Clive Davis, and former American Idol star, Jordin Sparks !!… [Continue Reading]

The Big Break Theory

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Everyone is waiting for their big break.  That moment when someone of influence recognizes your talents and gives you that extra push you need to get you to the top.  I admit ever since I started actively pursuing my music career the idea of my “big break” had been there in the back of my… [Continue Reading]

John Lennon Songwriting Contest FINALIST!

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I’m excited to announce that I have been chosen as a finalist in the international John Lennon Songwriting Contest!!  I won this award for my song, The Exit, and I couldn’t be more honored!!  If you didn’t already know this, I grew up listening to the Beatles and always felt a special connection to John Lennon and… [Continue Reading]

Brand Spankin’ New MUSIC VIDEO — Best In Me

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“Cuz you’re like Free Fallin on the radio…Crank it up loud I love to sing along…You make me feel so alive ain’t it easy to see…There’s something about you…That brings out the best in me.”   Doesn’t that just make you wanna smile?? :) Best In Me is one of my favorite songs.   I wrote… [Continue Reading]

Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Led Zeppelin….and I :)

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  I’ve decided to go back into the studio.  And not just any studio…but one of the most historical, sought after, Grammy award winning studio’s in the entire world.  Muscle Shoals Sound Studios is located in Sheffield, Alabama, just a few hours south of Nashville.  If you are a fan of classic music of the 1960’s… [Continue Reading]

never.give.up.

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What an amazing week it’s been! Since I arrived in Chicago this past weekend I have been able to visit 5 schools in 5 days and perform in front of over 2,000 students with my Fingertips Program.  The response from all the students has been so amazing! :)  (If you’re not familiar with the Fingertips Program, it’s basically… [Continue Reading]

School Dream Wall Challenge!!!

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Okay….so I’m noticing a lot of rivalry going on between the schools on my facebook page. Maybe it’s because I visited two rival schools in Chicago in 2 days, who knows ;) But either way I thought we could turn this competition into something POSITIVE! I am challenging all students that I have visited through my… [Continue Reading]

Become a FINGERTIPS Sponsor for an Inner-City School!

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When I started the Fingertips School Program, one of my goals was to provide each student who attends an assembly with a copy of my album.  I’d like to start this initiative for students in the lower income schools and eventually work my way up to providing a cd to every student who attends one… [Continue Reading]

KQ on ABC (super early) Morning Show!

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Last week I had the wonderful opportunity to perform live on ABC Morning News in Chicago. I arrived at the studio before the sun came up around 5:00AM. State Street was peaceful at that time….very different without the thousands of people bustling about on your typical Thursday. I was hoping the early morning arrival meant… [Continue Reading]

MUSIC ROW calls debut single, “Sweet as Candy”

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  The NASHVILLE music industry is finally taking notice! Check out the great review in Music Row Magazine (the #1 publication the Nashville Music Industry) for  for my single, “Best In Me.”  The review was given by Robert K. Oermann who is a legendary country music critic!! A big thank you to Robert and Music Row for giving a… [Continue Reading]