Lolene
I am a songwriter/recording artist, and I describe my music as Country Music with an Attitude, and with an Edge.
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I Will I Will
Many songs address marriage, but few songs focus on remarriage. In 2000 when asked to sing for a friends second wedding, Lolene wrote "I Will" and sand it for the first time at "Jeff and Cindy's wedding"
The Deal's Gone Down The Deal's Gone Down
The value of any lesson learned is its cost. Unfortunately, we sometimes are unable to learn from the experience of our friends.
With Someone With Someone
Long term relationships often end when one person decides the grass is greener. When this happens, it can be difficult for the one left behind, whether a spouse,a parent or a very special friend.
Don't Wake Me Up Don't Wake Me Up
We often give up on our relationships before we give them an opportunity to develop into something special. When this happens, we forever dream about what might have been.
Lolene is currently wrapping up her second CD, "Everything You Are" and she has recently posted two of her new songs from this album on her soundclick pages.
Check Out "Relentless", "Clean Up", and "Everything You Are" on Lolene's music page.
Lolene released "Clean Up" as a single in July to International Radio markets, and it rose to #5 on the European CMA airplay Chart for the period ending September 5, 2003, and continues to hold a top 10 position.
Lolene is a songwriter/recording artist born, raised and currently living in Kentucky. Lolene has described her music as "Country Music With An Attitude" and the "Attitude" varies often from song to song.Band/artist history
Lolene
“Country Female Rising Star"
Airplay International; 2001
Born in Maysville, Kentucky to Allene and Bill Soward, Lolene is a natural born creative artist. Lolene’s mother imbued a love for music in Lolene from her earliest years and encouraged Lolene to follow her dreams of singing and playing guitar. Lolene learned early at her mother’s side as she watched her mother and aunt Francis perform as the Singing Dugan Sisters. Allene’s had traditional country and folk roots, and Emmylou Harris was her most favored artist.
Lolene received the gift of creative writing from her father. As a young man, his accomplishments included writing jokes for George Burns and co-authoring a novel, The Damned Don’t Cry. The novel was subsequently produced as a major motion picture starring Joan Crawford. Lolene absorbed her father’s wit and critical thinking skills that she applies today in her songwriting. Lolene’s music will always reflect her love for them.
Lolene’s school years included a sharp focus on music. She sang in the school chorus, learned to play guitar, and performed with friends. In 7th grade, she and two of her friends won a 4-H Talent Show and subsequently appeared on Lexington, Kentucky television where they sang Paul McCartney’s “Yesterday.”
Lolene has formed many enduring relationships based on her music interests, and she never passed up an opportunity to make impromptu stage appearances with these friends. She truly became a student of music, rooted in traditional country and folk. Like her mother, Emmylou Harris has been a dominant influence on Lolene’s music for many years. However, Lolene has been influenced by a broad range of artists such as Dolly Parton, Carly Simon, Rusty Young, Bonnie Raitt, Shania Twain, Trisha Yearwood, the Eagles, and the Dixie Chicks. Obviously, Lolene’s love for music extends to a wide variety of musical expressions.
Lolene has always dreamed of performing and writing music, and she kept this dream alive in the face of adversity and the almost constant skepticism of the world’s naysayers. Life sometimes seemed to place interminable barriers between Lolene and her dreams. Lolene once lost her guitar due to financial struggles and a failed marriage. Some skeptics seemed to revel in her struggles.
In 1989, Lolene met her husband, Richard, and he quickly learned about Lolene’s dreams and recognized her special talents. On her birthday in 1989, Lolene received a new guitar, the one that she plays to this day. She pursued training in voice, advanced guitar, and electric bass. Lolene has also developed an affinity for the harmonica. Lolene began to believe that her dream could become her reality.
By the mid 90s, Lolene began to turn her attention to writing. She drew upon some ideas that dated back to her school years. While she had never extended those early ideas to paper, these ideas had been a constant companion in her own mind for years. Her first song, "Wasting Your Time" has its roots from those early days. Subsequently, Lolene wrote “With Someone”, a ballad inspired by and dedicated to her mother.
Now, Lolene is actively engaged in her writing and works daily on new song ideas. She draws from her own life experiences for her songs. Lolene’s songs reflect a keen observation of human relationships. For example, “With Someone” is based on Lolene’s observation that long term relationships sometimes end when one person decides the grass is greener. When this happens, it can be difficult for the one left behind, whether a spouse, a parent, or a very special friend. Lolene frequently begins the writing process with a catchy phase that forms the nucleus of a chorus. She then creates the verses around the chorus. Examples of this process can be found in “Don’t Wake Me Up” and “The Deal’s Gone Down.”
Lolene holds a special place in her heart for Mr. Jimmy Fortune of the Statlers. He has supported her and encouraged her to never give up her dream. In recent years, Jimmy Fortune has given freely of his time to offer advice and comment on her songs and singing. Recently, he was so kind to say he was a “Lolene fan.” Lolene is forever grateful to Mr. Fortune for his kind words of encouragement and support. They have been instrumental to Lolene’s keeping her dream alive.
In 2000, Lolene prepared demo tapes of three of her recent songs and sent them to a few publishers of country and pop music. Colonel Buster Doss responded and encouraged Lolene to pursue not only her writing interests but also her singing. In April 2002, Lolene completed her the studio work for her debut CD, “Lonely Dealin’s,” all under the artful eye and ear of the Colonel at the Bayou Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. Obviously, Lolene can never express the depth of her gratitude to Colonel Doss for opening doors and giving Lolene an opportunity to convert her dream into reality.
“Lonely Dealin’s” is an original twelve-song anthology about human relationships written primarily by Lolene. Lolene has released six of these songs as singles prior to the release of the CD to worldwide radio market. To date, six of the twelve songs have charted in the top 40 for international airplay. Immediately after the release of “Lonely Dealin’s,” three songs charted simultaneously at #2, #19, and #79 on the Hot Country Singles chart, and airplay from the entire CD lifted Lolene to #6 on the Most Played Artist Chart for the first half of July 2002. Lolene and the CD have been recognized by radio stations and country music magazines at their Artist or CD of the Month in the US, UK, Europe and Australia. Reviews of “Lonely Dealin’s” have been consistently raving, comparing her voice to the late great Patsy Cline, and encouraging people to buy and enjoy the entire CD.
Lolene invites you to explore her web site and let her know what you think about her music. The CD is available in fine stores throughout Central Kentucky and the Shenendoah Valley of Virginia. In addition, people can obtain the CD over the internet at Lolene’s website, http://www.efolkmusic.com, http://www.CDBaby.com, and http://www.Bluesbuff.com. Lolene is hopeful that fans will find the entire collection of songs on “Lonely Dealin’s” worthy to include in their personal collections.
For more information about Lolene, her music, and “Lonely Dealin’s,” contact her manager at manager@lolene.net or 859 887 4049.Have you performed in front of an audience?Lolene makes live appearances several times a year in venues such as the Kentucky Jamboree in Georgetown Kentucky, and the annual independent's day in Branson, Missouri.
Your musical influences
Lolene truly became a student of music, rooted in traditional country and folk. Like her mother, Emmylou Harris has been a dominant influence on Lolene’s music for many years. However, Lolene has been influenced by a broad range of artists such as Dolly Parton, Carly Simon, Rusty Young, Bonnie Raitt, Shania Twain, Trisha Yearwood, the Eagles, and the Dixie Chicks. Obviously, Lolene’s love for music extends to a wide variety of musical expressionsContact
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Comments (10)
Hi Lolene!
Just wanted to tell you how much I am enjoying your latest CD, "Everything You Are" which shows more of your talent as a singer with the selections on it. The variety of styles in the songs really shows your range and gives the listeners an even better feel for what you are all about. I wish you continued success as you do what is your passion, singing and prove time and time again that you are indeed an extremely talented joy to listen to.
You Friend & Fan!
Suzi Smith
Lolene,
What a beautiful country voice! " I will" is a lovely wedding song! I've added you to my country station. God'bless
really enjoyed your music very much
Yo, I'm diggin the vibe. Keep elevating your skills. Check out my music and if you like it hit me back. Peace
Hey girl I've just been listening to some of your material. Awesome. Love your lyrics, vocals, and productions. Nice work. I wish you all the best. Take care. Jen :)
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