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Adam Fuller of GHOST RUNNER ON THIRD
For as long as he can remember, Adam Fuller's life has been dedicated to music. When he was only 5 years old, he instinctively began to play a neighbor's piano. The all too familiar melodies he had heard as a child echoed from the ivory keys. The early musical foundation Adam built for himself, carried on throughout his childhood. Recalling a certain time in his life when Adam found himself in a music store with a relative. He picked up almost any instrument he could get his hands onto and started to write and play a song.
Throughout the rest of his childhood and throughout high school, Adam Fuller was a fine jazz musician and had not turned his attention to singing until recently. While responding to a band's ad that had outlined their requirements for a new signer, Adam never thought he would wind up being the frontman of Ghost Runner on Third. With no prior training or real experience, Adam went to audition. The band instantly took a liking to his voice and decided to keep him around.
Throughout the course of the band's development, Adam discovered that he was not able to do everything that he wanted to with his voice. While writing songs that required soaring vocals, he finally gave in and purchased the Singing Success program. Immediately Adam found more control over his voice and range but still desired guidance. That was what drove Adam to get the proper vocal instruction from Jesse Nemitz, a Brett Manning Assocaite. After only about 2 months of instruction and practice, Adam Fuller along with his band mates, recorded Ghost Runner on Third's Self Titled EP.
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http://myspace.com/ghostrunneronthird
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Billy Duvall, Jr
Billy DuVall Jr. has been performing gospel music since the early age of 6. He was born and raised in Park City Kentucky where he has done numerous musical projects over the years, including his famous Motown show, 70’s show and One Hit Wonders show.
Over the past decade and a half, Billy Duval Jr. has had many prestigious opportunities to perform. In 2003, he recorded a project for the New York Yankees Stadium. Billy has performed at the Red Sea in Israel, was part of a CD project with Christian recording artists Delirious in Australia, performed at Florence Air Force Base in Belgium and has toured numerous times around the United States performing Gospel music. Billy was involved in the Gospel Shout out in Kentucky as well as the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) in Hendersonville, TN. In 1994 Billy Duval Jr. performed in a showcase at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.
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BJ Strautman
Brian J. Strautman is 27 years old. He is married to the mother of his 2 children. He and his family live in Bowling Green, Kentucky (57 miles north of Nashville, TN). Brian attends Hillvue Heights Church in Bowling Green (Hillvue.com) where he can be seen and heard leading worship on the second and fifth Sunday of each month. He does not currently have a myspace page, but is in the process of creating one and hopes to have it up and running in the near future. Brian’s favorite genre of music is soul/R&B. His favorite artists are Brian McKnight, Jamie Foxx, Tank, Boyz II Men, 112, Ne-Yo, Take 6, John Legend and Musiq Soulchild. “I seem to instinctively have more ability for the style of music these artists have built their careers on and my dream is to become a signed solo artist”, says Brian Strautman.
Brian has been a student of Brett Manning’s since the age of 19. However, Brian’s video update was the first lesson he’s had with Brett in almost three years due to a busy schedule, getting married, and having his second child in October, 2006.
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Hayley Williams of PARAMORE
At the age of 13, vocalist Hayley Williams moved from her hometown of Meridian, Mississippi to Franklin, Tennessee where she met brothers Josh and Zac Farro. Shortly after arriving, she began taking vocal lessons with Brett Manning and had also participated in school productions. Prior to forming Paramore, however, members of the group took part in a funk cover band. The other members of what was soon to be Paramore had been "edgy about the whole female thing" of having Williams as vocalist, but, because they were "really good friends", she "started writing for them" and it eventually "worked out". The band's first song written together was "Conspiracy", which was later used on their debut album.
After two albums the band shows no signs of slowing down with hit singles such as "Misery Business" and "CrushCrushCrush"; not to mention the Best New Artist grammy for which Paramore was just nominated. Hayley still takes voice lessons with Brett any chance she gets. In her own words, "I won't go to anyone else!"
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http://www.myspace.com/paramore
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James Kelly
James Kelly was born and raised in a small town in Mississippi. He moved to Nashville, TN in 1998 and has since played an important role in the music industry. Just two years prior to his move, he was named one of the top 50 best unsigned artists/groups in Billboard Magazine. His music is a modern blend of soul, pop, rock and country, all greatly influenced by his Mississippi roots.
Since his move to Nashville, James Kelly has been involved in many musical ventures. Today, the Artist/Writer/Producer, has over 15 years of experience in the music business. In 1996 it all began when James Kelly was asked to write and record 3 songs for Sony Virgin. Since that time, he has headed up several developmental deals for various labels. He has also been a part of many demo sessions, doing background work for record labels. His work has ranged from R&B and Hip Hop, to Gospel and Country. Today, he still lives and thrives in Nashville, where he works for Brett Manning Studios and Singing Success Inc.
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http://www.myspace.com/jameskellymusic
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