AWARD-WINNING SINGER/SONGWRITER
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2017INTERNATIONAL FINGERSTYLE GUITAR CHAMPION
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2019 WINNER – ACOUSTIC GUITARIST OF THE YEAR
NEW ALBUM
COMING ALIVE
OUT NOW!
“Coming Alive reflects a feeling of self-empowerment and emerging back into the wild,” says Lenée. “I want listeners to be a part of this liberating sensation.”
Driven by iconic guitar hooks and powerhouse vocal performances, Christie was excited to collaborate with Matthew Odmark (Jars of Clay) to co-produce an album that’s “more plugged in, but remaining true to my acoustic heart.” Her core band features drummer Keith Carlock (Steely Dan, Toto, Sting, John Mayer) and Grammy Award Winning bassist Adam Nitti (Kenny Loggins, Carrie Underwood, Susan Tedeschi).
Lenee’s newly released album Coming Alive reminds devout listeners of her spiritual and sublime songwriting, inspirational lyrics, and of course, sensational guitar playing. The first line of the intro title track (“I’ve got a feeling deep inside”), tells you everything you need to know: Lenée’s sixth album is a chronicle of joy and hope, of self-confidence and empowerment, of renewal and light.
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VIDEO PREMIERE
AND INTERVIEW!
“Acoustic Guitarist of the Year” and celebrated singer/songwriter Christie Lenée is more than a musician – she’s an experience. Symphonic compositions flow from her fingertips effortlessly, with sound ranging from transcendental folk-pop to virtuosic instrumentals.
Christie has been described as “Dave Matthews meets Joni Mitchell and Michael Hedges,” integrating melodic pop lyricism with catchy hooks and percussive, harmonic textures. Since achieving 1st place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 2017, her captivating performances have been seen on stages with Tommy Emmanuel, Tim Reynolds (Dave Matthews Band), Andy McKee, Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Melissa Etheridge, Antigone Rising, Kaki King, Jake Shimabukoro and Christopher Cross to name a few.
Featured on the Grammy Museum’s virtual program streaming from Los Angeles, a 2x Finalist in the USA Songwriting Competition, plus a variety of articles in Guitar Player Magazine, Acoustic Guitar Magazine, and the recent notability of “Best Acoustic Guitarists in the World Right Now” (Guitar World Magazine), Christie continues to awe crowds with the unique essence of her music.
Lenee’s newly released album Coming Alive reminds devout listeners of her spiritual and sublime songwriting, inspirational lyrics, and of course, sensational guitar playing. The first line of the intro title track (“I’ve got a feeling deep inside”), tells you everything you need to know: Lenée’s sixth album is a chronicle of joy and hope, of self-confidence and empowerment, of renewal and light.
Coming Alive features iconic guitar hooks and powerhouse vocal performances. She collaborated with a bevy of talented musicians on the album, including co-producer Matthew Odmark (Jars of Clay), drummer Keith Carlock (Steely Dan, Toto, Sting, John Mayer), bassist Adam Nitti (Kenny Loggins, Carrie Underwood, Susan Tedeschi), and keyboardist Charlie Lowell (Jars of Clay). It was a dream lineup put together to create Lenée’s quintessential statement piece.
Christie was recently featured in Go Magazine, Americana Highways, Bluegrass Situation, Country Queer and Acoustic Guitar Magazine. With a new album in hand, she’s Coming Alive – right on time.
“Watching Christie Lenée perform her solo acoustic act is like seeing a firecracker execute a high-wire circus routine while doing flips and juggling flaming bowling pins.”
~ Guitar Player Magazine
2021 – The Best Acoustic Guitarists in the World right now
~ Guitar World
Acoustic Guitarist of the Year 2019 Winner: Christie Lenée
~ MusicRadar / Guitar World
“Symphonic compositions flow from Christie Lenée’s fingertips effortlessly, with sound ranging from transcendental folk-pop to virtuosic instrumentals.”
~ PBS.com
“A female singer and guitarist who’s probably one of the more creative in terms of how she plays the guitar.”
~ Guitar Girl Magazine
“Christie Lenée is a captivating and natural-born composer, performer, and guitar wizard.”
~ The Folk Project
“By mixing fingerstyles, two-hand tapping, and improvised percussion, this acoustic virtuoso is extending the potential of the acoustic guitar.”
~ Guitar World
“…One of the most shockingly moving interludes we’ve ever had. It was more than the fluid, neck-tapping virtuosity. She seemed to radiate joy.”
~ Craig Havighurst, Music City Roots, Nashville, TN
“Christie Lenée is a wonderful spirit making beautiful music on the guitar. She has epic compositions that take one on a journey through time.”
~ Tim Reynolds, Guitarist for Dave Matthews Band
“She bounds from folk to classical while dropping jazz, blues, and jam-band-friendly funk lines along the way. She even wilds out on occasion and unleashes the hot, heavy licks that make classic rock fans drool. And there’s a warmth to her playing that suggests the artist has a lot more to say than simply “look how good I am.”
~ Creative Loafing
“Watching Christie is like watching a master chef bring the best tasting ingredients to your lips!”
~ Ellis Paul, Folk Icon
“Christie Lenée is a fine young guitar player, composer and singer whose depth is surprising in our age!”
~ Tommy Emmanuel, CGP
“The message in the music of Christie Lenée is crystal-clear and unambiguous. And that message is a celebration of life, love and joy. The elation in her voice, the ever-present smile on her face, her warm and embracing lyrics, her wonderful between-songs anecdotes, and her brilliant guitar playing all point directly to that message.”
~ Scott Hopkins, MusicFest News
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“Coming Alive” – CD
$22.00 -
“Coming Alive” Album Bundle (6 CDs)
$92.00 -
“The Classics” Bundle (3 CDs)
$45.00 -
Christie Lenée Creative Fingerstyle Guitar Instructional DVD
$35.00 -
Christie Lenée Poster
$8.00 -
Christie Lenée Water Bottle
$8.00 -
Free World Citizen “Passenger” T-Shirt (dark colors)
$28.00 -
Christie Lenée Lotus Flower T-Shirt
$25.00
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