In this blog post, I want to focus on the career of a young acoustic singer. You may have remembered her from the early 2000's. This performer got her start from a phone call,from her best friend telling her she had to meet this producer who was in town. The artist had no way of getting there but noticed that her neighbor had left the keys in their golf kart, and just like that she was off. Maybe it was luck or destiny?
It was hard not to turn on the radio in the early 2000's and not hear a Michelle Branch song. Branch had an amazing voice and her songs were perfect for any girl or guy who was romantically involved or was in love. Not to say you couldn't enjoy her music otherwise, these were just the themes of her songs. But really, what artists HAVEN'T had a few love or sappy songs.
In my opinion, Branch's biggest hit would have to be "Everywhere" and for those of you still puzzled, I'll give you a chance to redeem yourself by posting the chorus:
"Cause you're everywhere to me,
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know, That makes me believe,
I'm not alone, I'm not alone"
Refreshed? Remembered?
Michelle Jacquet DeSevren Branch was born in Sedona, Arizona on July 2nd, 1983. She began singing at the age of three and by eight she was enrolled in University. No, not because she was a little genius, but because she wanted to pursue a singing career. At Northern Arizona University, a young Branch practiced voice lessons. Branch received her first guitar at the age of 14 and from then on out she began to sing and write her own songs. She would do local shows/ small gigs around her hometown doing covers of Lisa Loeb, Fleetwood Mac and Sheryl Crow.
Branch posted two of her own songs on the Rolling Stones website in December of 1999, this led to her being recognized and able to perform with the trio boy band Hanson.
Six months later, June 2000, the 17 year old produced her own album. The album, Broken Bracelet consisted of songs she had written when she was 14 and 15. The title of the album came was
inspired from a bracelet made by pop singer Jewel, given to Branch by musician Steve Poltz at a Lisa Loeb concert she attended. Poltz told Branch that "when it breaks, you'll be famous." And boy was he right.
In 2001, Branch hit it big signing with Maverick Records, creating the album the Spirit Room which included the hits, Everywhere, All You Wanted and Goodbye to You. The album charted within the Top 40 of the Billboard 200. The album featured three Top 40 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, The album was certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Everywhere - Michelle Branch
All You Wanted - Michelle Branch
Goodbye to You - Michelle Branch
In 2003 Branch received some noticeable success in the music industry as she teamed up with legend Santana to perform the song " Game of Love". It was in the same year Branch would release her second album, Hotel Paper, this would be her last album before she turned country. Game of Love won Branch a Grammy that year for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. She was also nominated for Best New Artist but lost to Norah Jones, damn that Norah Jones.
Two Songs she collaborated with Santana on:
Game of Love - Santana ft. Michelle Branch
Hotel Paper created more success for Branch as the album sold well, peaking at number two on the Billboard 200. Three singles were released, with the first two charting in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. The big hits include, Are You Happy Now? and Breathe.
Are You Happy Now - Michelle Branch
Breathe - Michelle Branch
After this album, Michelle Branch teamed up with her backup singer and best friend, Jessica Harp to form the Wreckers. Although not widely known or maybe not known at all the band has received its due as it was nominated for a Grammy in 2007 and has won the MusicRow Award for Major Label Breakout Artist of the year and R&R Readers Poll Award for Best New Performer.
Here is a sample of their work, Leave The Pieces was the song nominated for a Grammy:
Leave the Pieces - The Wreckers
Branch and Harp as the Wreckers
So What is Michelle Branch up to today?
Branch has a daughter from her marriage, named Owen. Branch began writing songs again in 2013 and began working on an album.
On February 2, 2014 she confirmed on Twitter that the rest of the album will be recorded in Nashville for a pop-rock sound. And that is where Michelle Branch is today, She is only 31 years of age and has done quite well for herself both in and out of spotlight. Here is a link to her most recent song:
Loud Music - Michelle Branch
This is her Discography: Not bad for a 31 year old.
You can follow Michelle Branch on Twitter: Michelle Branch
and while you're at it, follow me as well;
Bryan Tobin
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| Branch performing in concert |
On February 2, 2014 she confirmed on Twitter that the rest of the album will be recorded in Nashville for a pop-rock sound. And that is where Michelle Branch is today, She is only 31 years of age and has done quite well for herself both in and out of spotlight. Here is a link to her most recent song:
Loud Music - Michelle Branch
This is her Discography: Not bad for a 31 year old.
| Releases | |
|---|---|
| ↙Studio albums | 3 |
| ↙EPs | 2 |
| ↙Singles | 11 |
| ↙Music videos | 13 |
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| Branch at the Warner Music Group Grammy Party in Jan. 2014 |
You can follow Michelle Branch on Twitter: Michelle Branch
and while you're at it, follow me as well;
Bryan Tobin
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