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Winfield's Locket is an American country pop duo from Denham Springs, Louisiana. The duo is composed of sisters, Brooke Martin (lead and background vocals and guitar) and Leslie Martin (lead and background vocals and piano).
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 Winfield's Locket arriving on the CMA Music Festival Red Carpet in June 2012 (L-R: Brooke Martin, Leslie Martin) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Genres | Country, country pop, Gospel |
| Years active | 2008–Present |
| Labels | This Side Up Records - Independent |
| Members | Brooke Martin, Leslie Martin |
| Website | www |
Musical career edit
Born and raised in Louisiana less than 100 miles from the French Quarter in New Orleans, Brooke and Leslie Martin sang Gospel songs and hymns in church.[citation needed] The sisters moved to Nashville in 2008 and began working with, Tim Johnson.[citation needed]
In 2010, the sisters released their self-titled debut album, Winfield's Locket. They co-produced the album with Ilya Toshinskiy (formerly of Bering Strait) and co-writer Jason Henke. The album featured 12 songs co-written by the Martins. The album generated favorable reviews.[1]
In 2011, Winfield's Locket appeared as a featured guest artist on Kenny Rogers’ record, The Love Of God, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, #8 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, and #31 on the Billboard Top 200 following its release on March 7, 2011.[2] The sisters sang with Rogers on "In The Sweet By And By".[3]
Rogers' The Love Of God was re-released in Europe on May 14, 2012, as Faith by Wrasse Records and in the U.S. on October 5, 2012, as Amazing Grace by Gaither Music Group.[4][5]
In 2011, the sisters also released the single, "Taken Care Of" in honor of their friend, Leslie Lehrman, who had been diagnosed with lung cancer. A video of the song was released and was used by the campaign, "Where's The Funding (For Lung Cancer)?" and was also used for those affected by the Alabama tornado outbreak.[6]
The sisters were also featured in the "Debut Spotlight" section of CMA Close Up magazine (a publication by the Country Music Association).[7]
The Country Music Association invited the sisters to kick off the 2011 CMA Music Festival in Nashville with an acoustic performance of the national anthem to the festival-opening performance.[8] Winfield's Locket also made its full-band performance debut at CMA Music Fest with a set on the Bud Light Stage.[9] In 2012, the duo was a featured artist in the CMA Music Festival Fan Fair Exhibit Hall.[10]
Winfield's Locket performed at the Copper Country Music Festival[when?], held annually on Labor Day Weekend in Copper Mountain, Colorado. Winfield's Locket performed a 10-song set.[citation needed]
In 2012, Winfield's Locket played the Third Annual Bayou Country Superfest in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[11]
Discography edit
2010 - Winfield's Locket
- Fast
- Save Yourself
- No Place To Hide
- Is This Ever Gonna End
- In A Letter
- How Much I Gave
- Star-Crossed Lover
- Hope Is On The Way
- The Storm
- Love Him Like You
- Worth The Drive
- Sometimes Angels Have To Fly
2011 - "Taken Care Of" (Single)
2011 - The Love Of God (Kenny Rogers) - "In The Sweet By And By" - U.S.
2012 - Amazing Grace (Kenny Rogers) - "In The Sweet By And By" - U.S.
2012 - Faith (Kenny Rogers) - "In The Sweet By And By" - Europe
References edit
- ^ "Applause!Applause!". The Livingston Parish News. Denham Springs, LA. September 29, 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
- ^ "Cracker Barrel and Kenny Rogers Celebrate #8 Debut On Billboard Top Country Chart With Exclusive CD". crackerbarrel.com (Press release). Cracker Barrel. March 16, 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
- ^ "Meet Winfield's Locket...Featured Guest Artists on Kenny's Acclaimed Album, The Love Of God; Louisiana Sisters Sing With Music Legend on "In The Sweet By And By"". kennyrogers.com. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
- ^ "Faith - Kenny Rogers". Wrasse Records. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
- ^ "Amazing Grace - Kenny Rogers". Gaither Music Group. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
- ^ Windrum, Jennifer (September 16, 2011). "Winfield's Locket Releases New Song & Video For Those Impacted by Lung Cancer". Where's The Funding For Lung Cancer?. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
- ^ Doerschuk, Bob; Harr, Dan (April 3, 2011). "New Artist Spotlight: Winfield's Locket". Music News Nashville. CMA Close Up / Music News Nashville. MNNEnterprises, LLC. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
- ^ Allison, Autumn (June 9, 2011). "Riverfront Stage Festivities Launch With Gary Allan". CMA Music Festival (Summer)n. Country Music Association. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
- ^ "2011 CMA Music Festival Schedule - Saturday". cmt.com. Country Music Television, Inc. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
- ^ "Artist Red Carpet Arrivals, Fashion Show, Music, Marketplace, Lifestyle Exhibits, and More Added To Fan Fair Hall During 2012 CMA Music Festival In Nashville". CMA World. Country Music Association. Archived from the original on May 1, 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
- ^ "Bayou Country Superfest Schedule: Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts Headline". OffBeat Magazine. May 18, 2012.