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Artist Spotlight: Love & Theft

October 27, 2012 by Kelsey Lee

Back in August (which seems like a lifetime ago) , before the fall semester began I went to see Love & Theft live. I was so excited about this band that I wasn’t exactly sure what I should be telling you about them. When I went to their show I only knew a couple of their tracks, one of them being their hit single “Angle Eyes”. As weird as it may sound, I have to admit I felt a bit […]

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Artist Spotlight: David Nail

January 19, 2012 by Kelsey Lee

Having two albums and a Grammy nomination under his belt, David Nail has come a long way since his days as a new comer on the country music scene. That being said he hasn’t quite had a break in his career that has differentiated him from other mainstream country musicians, but I believe that his time in the spotlight is about to come. Unlike some of the mainstream music that tops country charts, David’s music does not sugarcoat, but instead […]

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Artist Spotlight: NEEDTOBREATHE

November 2, 2011 by Kelsey Lee

NEEDTOBREATHE is an American rock band that consists of four members: Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart, Seth Bolt, and Joe Stillwell. The band thoughtful and catchy music has been featured in several soundtracks, commercials, and t.v. shows. While NEEDTOBREATHE has had notable success on the mainstream charts, they’ve had the greatest number of singles chart on various Christian music charts. The group’s fourth full length album, The Reckoning released this past September, where their current singe “Slumber” was pulled from. NEEDTOBREATHE is currently on […]

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Artist Spotlight: Casey McQuillen

October 5, 2011 by Kelsey Lee

Casey McQuillen is an eighteen year old singer/songwriter, with a voice reminiscent of Colbie Caillat that she combines with catchy, relatable lyrics like that of her one of her inspirations Taylor Swift to create unforgettable music. Like many of the artists featured on Things Unseen, Casey brought her passion for music to Youtube where she has created an opportunity for a future career in the music business. Casey released her first EP to iTunes January of 2010, which contains several of […]

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Artist Spotlight: Tyler Hilton

September 21, 2011 by Kelsey Lee

Tyler Hilton is a singer and actor with a pretty impressive resume. He has been featured several times on the soundtrack for One Tree Hill, where he guests stared as Chris Keller, played Elvis Presley in Walk the Line, and appeared in Taylor Swift’s “Teardrops on My Guitar” music video. Tyler Hilton sings a unique type of pop music that doesn’t quite fit into the top twenties heard on the radio(in a good way). With a rough voice and raw […]

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Artist Spotlight: Demi Lovato

September 14, 2011 by Kelsey Lee

This week’s artist is no stranger to the spotlight. Over the past several months she has been scrutinized by the media and praised by her supportive fan base for her personal triumphs. Demi Lovato who garnered attention from her leading role in the Dinsey Channel original Movie Camp Rock alongside the Jonas Brothers recently went through treatment for physical and emotional issues, and has become a source of inspiration for many in the process. “Skyscraper”, Demi’s latest single from her […]

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Artist Spotlight: Megan & Liz

September 7, 2011 by Kelsey Lee

Megan & Liz are eighteen year old, fraternal twins who have become quite a hit on Youtube. With over four hundred and eighty-five thousand subscribers, and more than ninety five million upload views, the girls have already developed a fan base to support their flourishing music career. The duo frequently covers popular singles, adding their beautiful harmonies to create a fresh, new take. As with many Youtube artists, their channel serves as a platform to get their original music heard, […]

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Artist Spotlight: Hunter Hayes

August 31, 2011 by Kelsey Lee

Hunter Hayes is an up and coming, nineteen year old singer-songwriter, who recently made the move to Nashville to pursue his dream of being a country music singer. Hunter is extremely musically inclined; he first picked up a guitar at age six, and later progressed to other instruments including bass guitar, drums, and piano. While Hunter is a relatively new face, he is not someone you should overlook. With a voice that sounds beyond his years, reminicent of Gary LeVox, […]

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Artist Spotlight: Anna Craig

August 24, 2011 by Kelsey Lee

Anna Craig is an eighteen year old singer/songwriter who earned a recording contract from sharing her talent on Youtube. What started out as a hobby and a form of expression quickly transformed into an incredible success. Anna began her journey in August of 2008 , when she posted her first cover of Taylor Swift’s “Picture to Burn”.Since then Anna has released her self-titled EP, which consists of five songs that she wrote or co-wrote. Anna is continuing with her music, posting […]

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Artist Spotlight: Mitch Rossell

August 17, 2011 by Kelsey Lee

This week’s artist, Mitch Rossell, is a true Youtube success story. Since his channel teleplayer68‘s creation four years ago, Mitch has accumulated over 3.7 million views. Like many musicians on Youtube, Mitch has utilized his channel to its fullest by posting covers of popular country songs, generating a fan base , and attracting attention to his original music. Youtube also prompted a promotional performance by Mitch, along with Eric Church, for the Academy of Country Music Awards. Through dedication to his dream, […]

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Artist Spotlight: Katie Armiger

August 10, 2011 by Kelsey Lee

At just twenty years old, Katie Armiger of Sugar Land, Texas is garnering the kind of praise that people in the music business strive for years to attract. With a beautiful, mature voice, and a fresh sound personified by her youth, Katie has hit the mark for the perfect blend of music to appeal to a wide audience. With her third and latest album, Confessions of a Nice Girl, Katie delivers raw, honest songs that showcase just about every emotion, through […]

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Artist Spotlight: Eli Young Band

July 27, 2011 by Kelsey Lee

For this week’s Artist Spotlight, I will be featuring Eli Young Band, a group that is country with a hint of rock that has quickly become one of my favorite groups. If you are a country music fan, you are probably familiar with some of the groups’ music from their popular singles, “Always the Love Songs”, and most recently “Crazy Girl”. The group based in Denton, Texas, released their first album, Eli Young Band, in 2002. Since their debut Eli […]

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Artist Spotlight: David Nail

Artist Spotlight: NEEDTOBREATHE

Artist Spotlight: Casey McQuillen

Artist Spotlight: Tyler Hilton

Artist Spotlight: Demi Lovato

Artist Spotlight: Megan & Liz

Artist Spotlight: Hunter Hayes

Artist Spotlight: Anna Craig

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Artist Spotlight: Katie Armiger

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