Debra Arlyn, piano-pop songwriter, and winner of the "06 Singer/Songwriter Award", continues to receives industry acclaim for her remarkable talent as both a songwriter and as an astonishing vocalist. Blending classic-style songs (for example, in the style of Carole King) with a contemporary sound has won Debra comparisons to Alicia Keys and Sarah McLachlan. However, there is no comparison to Debra’s soulful, honest, and dynamic voice. Her fearless performance and ability to emotionally engage her audience has earned her the label, "The girl with the incredible voice."
Debra's talent has captured the attention of American Idol judge Randy Jackson, Ben Margulies, producer & songwriter for Mariah Carey, Grammy-winning producer Jeff Weber, Jim Martone, the founder of Trauma Records, and Lior Shamir, president of We Are Listening. Also, during a private showcase, former CEO of Capitol Records Andy Slaytor commented that Debra is "something you won't hear everyday."
In '03, Arlyn won the Fox-sponsored "Oregon Idol" contest and competed for the "American Idol" crown. Since then, Arlyn's original work has earned her a spot on LA's Music Connection magazine's "Top Hot 100 Artists," an exclusive performance at the NACA College Showcase in Reno, and a national college radio campaign, spurred by her award-winning song "Fine".
Debra's song "Why Can't We Start Over?" was hand-picked by legendary producer Marta Kauffman of Friends as a featured song for the WBTV show Related, and it won honorable mention in the Billboard World Songwriting Contest. Her music has also been featured in films, including "Clear-Cut" which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and “Valley of Angels”, Best Feature winner at the N.Y. International Film Festival.
Debra Arlyn has something significant to offer the music world. Not only is she a musician, songwriter, producer, and performer, she is young and gifted with an exceptional voice. There is no doubt, Debra Arlyn has the depth and soulfulness of a true artist.
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