“Acoustic Guitarist of the Year” and celebrated singer/songwriter Christie Lenée is more than a musician – she’s an experience. Symphonic compositions flow from her fingertips effortlessly, with sound ranging from transcendental folk-pop to virtuosic instrumentals. Christie has been described as “Dave Matthews meets Joni Mitchell and Michael Hedges,” integrating melodic pop lyricism with catchy hooks and percussive, harmonic textures. Since achieving 1 st place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 2017, her captivating performances have been seen on stages with Tommy Emmanuel, Tim Reynolds (Dave Matthews Band), Andy McKee, Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Melissa Etheridge, Antigone Rising, Kaki King, Jake Shimabukoro and Christopher

Cross to name a few.

Featured on the Grammy Museum’s virtual program streaming from Los Angeles, a 2x Finalist in the USA Songwriting Competition, plus a variety of articles in Guitar Player Magazine, Acoustic Guitar Magazine, and the

recent notability of “Best Acoustic Guitarists in the World Right Now” (Guitar World Magazine), Christie continues to awe crowds with the unique essence of her music. Lenee’s newly released album Coming Alive

reminds devout listeners of her spiritual and sublime songwriting, inspirational lyrics, and of course, sensational guitar playing. The first line of the intro title track (“I’ve got a feeling deep inside”), tells you everything you need

to know: Lenée’s sixth album is a chronicle of joy and hope, of self-confidence and empowerment, of renewal and light.

Coming Alive features iconic guitar hooks and powerhouse vocal performances. She collaborated with a bevy of talented musicians on the album, including co-producer Matthew Odmark (Jars of Clay), drummer Keith Carlock (Steely Dan, Toto, Sting, John Mayer), bassist Adam Nitti (Kenny Loggins, Carrie Underwood, Susan Tedeschi), and

keyboardist Charlie Lowell (Jars of Clay). It was a dream lineup put together to create Lenée’s quintessential Statement piece.

Christie was recently featured in Go Magazine, Americana Highways, Bluegrass Situation, Country Queer and Acoustic Guitar Magazine. With a new album in hand, she’s Coming Alive – right on time.

PRESS QUOTES

“Watching Christie Lenée perform her solo acoustic act is like seeing a firecracker

execute a high-wire circus routine while doing flips and juggling flaming bowling pins.”

- Jimmy Leslie, Guitar Player Magazine

“Christie Lenée is a wonderful spirit making beautiful music on the guitar. She has epic

compositions that take one on a journey through time.”

-Tim Reynolds, Guitarist for Dave Matthews Band

“A female singer and guitarist who’s probably one of the more creative in terms of how

she plays the guitar.” – Guitar Girl Magazine

“Christie Lenée is a captivating and natural-born composer, performer, and guitar

wizard.” – The Folk Project

“By mixing fingerstyles, two-hand tapping, and improvised percussion, this acoustic

virtuoso is extending the potential of the acoustic guitar.” – Guitar World

“Watching Christie is like watching a master chef bring the best tasting ingredients to

your lips!” - Ellis Paul, Folk Icon

“Christie Lenée is a fine young guitar player, composer and singer whose depth is

surprising in our age!” - Tommy Emmanuel, CGP

“… One of the most shockingly moving interludes we’ve ever had. It was more than the

fluid, neck-tapping virtuosity. She seemed to radiate joy. “

-Craig Havighurst, Music City Roots, Nashville, TN. – Full Article:

http://musiccityroots.com/blog/british-invasion/

“The message in the music of Christie Lenée is crystal-clear and unambiguous. And that

message is a celebration of life, love and joy. The elation in her voice, the ever-present

smile on her face, her warm and embracing lyrics, her wonderful between-songs

anecdotes, and her brilliant guitar playing all point directly to that message.”

- Scott Hopkins, MusicFest News

NOITABLE PRESS

- 2021 – The Best Acoustic Guitarists in the World right now – Guitar World

- 2023 Feature and Video Premier - Country Queer

- 2022 Feature “Coming Alive” - GO Magazine

- 2022 Feature - Acoustic Guitar Magazine

- 2020 Guitar Player Magazine - Gear Talk

- 2022 Feature - Americana Highways

- Acoustic Guitarist of the Year 2019 Winner: Christie Lenée – Music Radar

- 2021 Guitar Player Magazine

- 2022 Feature - The Bluegrass Situation

- 2020 Feature - Guitar World Magazine

- DTA Weekly (Los Angeles, CA 2019)

- Show Review: Rock and Blues Muse, Los Angeles

- Acoustic Guitar Magazine Video Premier

- St Pete Catalyst 2020

- Rock and Blues Muse: Acoustic Guitarist of the Year Victory

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