Marci Mitchell Nashville is a long haul from the rural fields of Missouri, but that is exactly where this singer's dreams led her. When Marci Mitchell arrived in Nashville just a couple years ago, the dream of becoming a Country Icon was still a blur. Since then she has completed a self-titled CD, started a regional tour, gained national sponsorship and now has witnessed her CD's success throughout the country. And although she's not quite a household name, in a short time she is well on her way to making her dreams a reality.      Marci Mitchell is still living the first quarter of her life, but she's had a century full of experience! Growing up in the small southwestern town of Nevada, MO, she began performing locally at the age of 8 calling for a square dance club and practicing for customers in her mother's beauty shop. Marci's story about her love for country music is the same as that of any other country icon; she mentions George Strait, Linda Ronstadt, Willie Nelson, and Merle Haggard as influencing her taste for tradition. Her love of performing and music was then nurtured by a great support system of family, friends, and instructors along the way, and during high school she began performing with local bands, which she continued throughout her college career.      Since Marci had a full volleyball scholarship waiting for her after high school graduation and was in the top 10 of her class, NOT going to college ever entered her mind. She proved to be a true leader during her two years at FSCC in Ft. Scott, KS and was awarded as the Outstanding Sophomore student, as well as co-captain of the volleyball team, Outstanding Music student, and crowned Homecoming queen her freshman year. During this busy time, she still remained active in the college choir (who performed in the Bahamas) and made time to continue performing on weekends with her band.      Although music was pulling Marci in it's direction, she decided to stay in college and finish her bachelor degree in English. She was selected into the Honors College at Pittsburg State University and offered a full academic scholarship as well as a choir scholarship. While at PSU she also starred as lead roles in productions that include the rock opera, "TOMMY" and Molier's "Tartuffe." Since music was taking up more of her time and effort, there wasn't much time left for collegiate sports and Marci began to dedicate more of her life to music. After graduating PSU with honors of Magna Cum Laude, she was finally prepared to make the musical journey to Nashville.      Loaded up with some furniture, no job, and no hard-core plan, Marci moved to Nashville to pursue her dream. She was fortunate enough to meet some established writers and musicians from the start and quickly realized that there is no such thing as a fast track in the music business. Just over a year later, after a lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed, Marci finished her first CD that highlights some of the fine writing in Nashville. Along with those songs, the CD also features Marci's own songwriting skills on Heart Full of Love, Waitin' for Mr. Right, and Just Show Me Love.      After many hard lessons learned, Marci, armed with Nashville knowledge and her debut CD, decided to put together her own band and hit the road! Like every known star before her has done, Marci took to the highway to discover her sound, get some experience, and let the country become "exposed" to her music. Exposed they are - for the last two years Marci and her band have kept extremely busy bringing their music to nearly 31 states across the Midwest between Pennsylvania and New Mexico! The Marci Mitchell Band has opened for the likes of Ty England, Sammy Kershaw, Trent Wilmon, Doug Supernaw, and even played the stage at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN. Marci has also gained regional sponsors and recently earned an endorsement by Nocona Belts.      Marci knows the road isn't smooth, but she's got dirty hands to prove that she is a competitor and that she isn't going down without a fight. She realizes that there are dues to pay, still the glitter in her eyes and her down-home honesty confirms that she's ready for the challenge. Although she lives and breathes music most of the time, when Marci isn't on stage, she enjoys a variety of activities that include riding horses, playing volleyball, softball, golf, or basically participating in anything athletic, competitive, or outdoorsy. She loves to ride her motorcycle, watch movies, write, and spend time with her family and friends when she has time off the road.      After listening to Marci's CD in it's entirety, she hopes the listener will begin to see a style that is unique and entirely independent. That could be the reason It's A Guy Thing landed in the top ten for two months straight on The Heartland Independent Country Music Chart. This CD includes a very touching ballad entitled That's Enough written by Nancy Peacock and Toni Davis and for the traditional country fans, Marci has a great song on the CD entitled Lonestar Moon, which takes you back in time to the days of Bob Wills. Her CD is a mix of contemporary country and traditional sounds, which will certainly please just about any fan of country music - old or new. So remember the name and be looking for her in a town near you to see for yourself what makes this girl a favorite in many fans eyes!
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