EPISODE · Aug 22, 2023 · 42 MIN
My Music Episode 270 - Lucy May
from My Music · host Graham Coath
Lucy-May is a singer/songwriter from London, UK. Brought up on 60’s Motown and Pop music, her vocals are a blend of classic Rhythm and Blues with a modern country take. Her unique style and edgy, retro look puts her in a class all her own. After being tipped by Sir Terry Wogan as a “British Country star ”, Lucy-Mays first single “Paper Heart” went on to be playlisted at BBC Radio 2. Singles “Whirlwind” and “We Got It” also received radio airplay, most notably by Graham Norton and Paul O’Grady. Releasing her debut album Whirlwind in 2015 she says... “it was pretty surreal seeing my album on the ‘Recommended’ shelf in HMV, I literally had butterflies in my stomach and my eyes were full of tears. I was so proud.” Continuously performing around the UK while also creating a buzz Stateside, she has opened for some incredible artists such as: Michael Bolton, Gabrielle, Robben Ford, Striking Matches, Kristian Bush (Sugarland), Larkin Poe, Ashley Monroe and James Walsh (Starsailor). Some of Lucy-Mays performance highlights include: The Isle of Wight Festival, C2C and the legendary Royal Albert Hall. She has since released her second album Little by Little, having her first three singles “Counting the Days”, “Little by Little” and “Ain’t About You” all make waves on UK and US radio. After a headline tour of the UK following her second record, Lucy-May sang live on BBC Radio London with Gaby Roslin and BBC introducing with Gary Crowley among many others. Lucy-May ended 2021 touring with Michael Bolton as his Background Vocalist. Currently Lucy-May is in the studio working her next album.
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Lucy-May is a singer/songwriter from London, UK. Brought up on 60’s Motown and Pop music, her vocals are a blend of classic Rhythm and Blues with a modern country take. Her unique style and edgy, retro look puts her in a class all her own. After being tipped by Sir Terry Wogan as a “British Country star ”, Lucy-Mays first single “Paper Heart” went on to be playlisted at BBC Radio 2. Singles “Whirlwind” and “We Got It” also received radio airplay, most notably by Graham Norton and Paul O’Grady. Releasing her debut album Whirlwind in 2015 she says... “it was pretty surreal seeing my album on the ‘Recommended’ shelf in HMV, I literally had butterflies in my stomach and my eyes were full of tears. I was so proud.” Continuously performing around the UK while also creating a buzz Stateside, she has opened for some incredible artists such as: Michael Bolton, Gabrielle, Robben Ford, Striking Matches, Kristian Bush (Sugarland), Larkin Poe, Ashley Monroe and James Walsh (Starsailor). Some of Lucy-Mays performance highlights include: The Isle of Wight Festival, C2C and the legendary Royal Albert Hall. She has since released her second album Little by Little, having her first three singles “Counting the Days”, “Little by Little” and “Ain’t About You” all make waves on UK and US radio. After a headline tour of the UK following her second record, Lucy-May sang live on BBC Radio London with Gaby Roslin and BBC introducing with Gary Crowley among many others. Lucy-May ended 2021 touring with Michael Bolton as his Background Vocalist. Currently Lucy-May is in the studio working her next album.
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