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Ty Ty's Underwood big winner at awards show
TIFTON — Kirsten Underwood can officially say she is an award-winning musical artist.
The singer from Ty Ty recently captured the Teen Entertainer of the Year award, as well as the Songwriter of the Year, for her song “72 Chevy,” at the recent Georgia Country and Music Awards Association dinner held in Dalton.
Underwood is currently enrolled at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, and is working for the Georgia Peanut Commission. However, that has not stopped her dream of being a nationally known singer/songwriter.
“I am really excited about all of the things happening in my life,” said Underwood.
That dream could get a boost in March, when she goes to Pigeon Forge, Tenn., to take part in the North American Country Music Association International Showcase.
“I am up for awards, and I will also get to perform in front of representatives from music labels,” said Underwood. “The exposure will be really good for me.”
To stay in top form, Underwood and her band take part in several weekend shows. She is set to perform for the Georgia Farm Bureau Convention in Augusta in March. She has also recently opened up for such renowned acts as John Anderson and Shenandoah.
“We are trying to play every week,” said Underwood.
She has her own demo CD out entitled “Redemption.” However, there could soon be a “Redemption 2.”
“There are four songs on ‘Redemption,’” said Underwood. “We are working on three more to add to the CD.”
Underwood and her band are working at a studio in Moultrie to help prep the album.
“My band is amazing,” said Underwood. “We have a full band. Mr. Vann Thornton is our keyboardist and he can also play the sax. We also have someone that can play the mandolin, as well.”
To learn more about Underwood, you can go to www.kirstenunderwood.com.
“Every page has a different song on it, and it is really awesome,” Underwood said.
You can download Underwood’s music, by going to www.garagemic.com and typing in Kirsten Underwood.
Underwood’s next performance in Tifton will be at Victorian Christmas at the Georgia Agrirama.
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