Born in Sidcup, Kent, Lucy-May grew up listening to music from the 60s, in particularly Motown and The Beatles, in an environment where all her family share a love for music. “My dad listens to music nonstop, my Nan loved performing cockney songs, like ‘Doin’ the Lambeth Walk’ and ‘Burlington Bertie’ at family get-togethers”. The family are all from Lambeth, South London. Studying Musical Theatre and Performing Arts at the Brit School deepened Lucy-May’s love of country music “I was listening to all sorts of music but I love being able to tell a story with plain & simple lyrics and melodies and I’m excited how country music can appeal to anyone, young or old.” Performing in restaurants, bars and at weddings to “help fund what I do musically” Lucy started her own website and became more active on Twitter. “I noticed that I was being followed on Twitter by a company who have been behind hits for LeAnn Rimes and Keith Urban so I messaged them asking if they wanted to work with me. We met up and the next thing I knew I was in the studio with Greg Fitzgerald who has worked with many amazing singers” (Kylie, Madonna, Hall & Oates, and Jessica Simpson). Lucy-May released her debut single ‘Paper Heart’ in 2013, which made the Radio 2 playlist and is a fine introduction to Lucy-May and her raw talent. ‘Paper Heart’ first made the airwaves when it was released by ‘Stealing Angels’ the American country group which includes Jennifer Wayne, the Granddaughter of John Wayne, and Tayla Lynn the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn. “When I first heard ‘Paper Heart’ I loved everything about the song – the melody, catchy hook and the lyrics." ‘Paper Heart’ has received praise from many of the presenters including Sir Terry Wogan who has tipped Lucy-May to be the next big UK country star. Lucy-May has been holding down two jobs plus live work where she has managed to get enough money together to fund herself to go to Nashville a few times in the last couple of years to work with multi award winning songwriter and producer Jeff Cohen on her debut album which is due for release first quarter 2015. “The whole Nashville experience has been totally amazing, Jeff has written songs and co-written with me on the album and has introduced me to some incredible musicians”. Lucy-May was asked to support Michael Bolton on his recent UK tour. “Another great experience. My mum had bought a pair of tickets for us to see him at The Albert Hall, next minute I know, I am not sat in the audience but playing onstage, it was amazing” The next single from the album is a Jeff Cohen penned song called ‘Whirlwind’ and is one of four songs on her debut EP. The record also features two co-writes, ‘Hooked On Your Love’ from the album, ‘Hole In My Heart’ (Acoustic) and an acoustic cover of Ray Lamontagne’s ‘Hold You In My Arms’. http://www.lucymayofficial.com/ https://www.facebook.com/iamlucymay