Julie Clark (Solo)

You'll know it in an instant... Whatever it is that gives certain singer/songwriters real promise and broad appeal, Julie Clark has it. It’s her voice that wins you first... surprisingly vulnerable, sincere and somehow comforting. A captivating sound that leads you willingly into her memorable, acoustic folk-pop songs. Clark’s award-winning songwriting matches the quality of her voice — clear, direct and full of emotion. Her lyrics paint vivid images of love in its many forms, with honesty and insight. To listen to Clark's music is to plunge into emotion... sometimes splashing playfully on the surface of light-heartedness, sometimes diving deeply into more complex feelings. Regardless of which emotion is stirred, you’ll find her unique voice and lyrics to be remarkably expressive. Her original songs touch on the human experiences of love and lust, heartbreak and obsession, secret yearnings, and the struggle between temptation and commitment. Clark’s awards and accolades include winning the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competition, joining a list of winners that includes Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle, Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin. She was also awarded First Place in the Great American Song Contest, Folk/Acoustic category, was named Folk/Acoustic Artist of the Year at the Virginia Music Awards, and has received numerous honors in The John Lennon International Songwriting Competition. From her home base of Hampton, Virginia, Clark maintains a busy touring schedule of performances at premiere festivals and clubs, on the East Coast and beyond. “I love it when people are moved by songs I’ve shared with them,” Clark explains. “That human connection is what keeps me going. It keeps me driving long distances and striving to reach my potential as an artist, and as a person.” For booking and media info, please contact Great Big Records: julie@julieclark.net