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News From Claire Holley

Hush album coverClaire's new record, Hush, will be released May 27, 2008

Claire's song, "Waiting for the Whales" aired on ABC's "Men in Trees" (in the opening scene) at 10/9pm central on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. If you missed it, you can watch the full episode online.

The FenceClaire is working on music for the independent film, The Fence, a film by Matt Silas to be released summer/fall 2008.

Sanctuary is now available on iTunes.

See footage of Claire performing "The Singer" on July 13, 2007

Claire's song "Waving Goodbye" was featured on ABC's "Men in Trees" last Thursday night on primetime. The episode aired on 1/11/07 and is called "The Darkest Day."

Visit Claire on MySpace. http://www.myspace.com/claireholleymusic

Upcoming shows

  • Sat April 19: Los Angeles, CA
  • Thu April 24: Culver City, CA
  • Sat July 20: Los Angeles, CA
  • Fri May 16: Los Angeles, CA
  • Thu May 29: Fayetteville, AR
  • Fri May 30: Jackson, MS*
  • Sat May 31: Greenwood, MS

See the Shows page for more info.

A Few Quotes About Claire Holley

"The album runs the gamut of all the emotions, captured by Holley's smooth, unforced delivery..." — No Depression

"The slight catch in Holley's voice can break your heart…" — Time Out New York

"…stunning… Holley sings gracefully with a raspy, hushed voice, over smart and surprising guitar parts, making for some unequivocally good music." — Southeast Performer

"The album opens with 6 Miles to McKenney a blues harp and fuzz-toned slide guitar excursion packed with enough on-the-road imagery to make Chuck Berry's head spin." — The Washington Post

"...one of the more notable releases of 2003." — Parke Puterbaugh, Winston-Salem Journal

"Holley's work is straightforward, unabashed and beautiful." — Performing Songwriter

"Her voice sounds real, warm, somewhat familiar, and she might sing about seersucker suits and sleeveless shirts or businessmen and bums in the same phrase." — The Independent Weekly

"There's no mistaking that Holley is a major talent in the acoustic music world." — True Tunes Reviews

Claire Holley is endorsed by John Pearse Strings.