Chastity
D. Marie calls Texas her home. Her love of music springs from a close
family with a spiritual roots. Her parents and siblings have filled
their lives and souls with music and have used their gift for
performing, mostly in church. If youre thinking the name Marie sounds
familiar, it should. Chaz was half of the Universal Records duo, The
Marie Sisters. Their self-titled debut CD was released in June of 2002.
She has worked with several Grammy award winning producers such as Guy
Roche (Christina Aguilera, Celine Dion, Rachel Lampa, Aaliyah), Shepp
and Kenny (LFO, Mandy Moore LeeAnn Wommack, Willa Ford, Hall & Oates),
and Richard Marx. The girls kicked off their CD release by performing at
Fan Fair on the River Stages and received over the top response from
fans and fellow artists. They were credited by The Tennessean with
starting the Street Team craze with photos on billboards and signs all
across Nashville. They also received a warm reception at country radio
with their debut single, Real Bad Mood.
The video did well on CMT, and the girls were spotlight artists on GAC.
The CD itself received rave reviews on the song selection and powerhouse
vocals. The Marie Sisters toured with Kenny Rogers, Wynonna, Lonestar,
JoDee Messina, Joe Nichols and others. The response to their live
appearances was astounding. Fans were mesmerized by their intricate
vocal styling and soulful delivery as well as a powerful stage presence
that is a gift and cant be taught. The two years they spent on a major
label with Universal was as exciting as it was frustrating, and as many
people do as life goes on, though still close, the sisters came to a
crossroads with their label and as individuals. Chaz, still just 24, was
unable and unwilling to deny the blessing that is her voice, so she
chose a new beginning. Its a new horizon for me, a chapter in my life I
cant wait to read! Humble, but never timid, she has rebuilt new
opportunities with her own bare hands and with the help of fans like
Richard Marx, with
whom she and Max T. Barnes had worked on The Marie Sisters CD. Richard,
sought by Disney to score a song for their 50th Anniversary Celebration,
had written this giant ballad with no one but Chaz in mind for the
female part. Chaz flew to Marx studio in Chicago and the magic was
reeeally there, and we captured every ounce of it! -awesome! Something
to be proud to be a part of indeed. Chaz is currently working on a brand
new project that is finally an expression of her true artistic
abilities. She works with several well known artists and musicians in
and around Dallas/Fort Worth. Her band is made up of Dallas finest
musicians, Chris Hall, Jerry Matheny, Jay Brown, Billy Freeman, Bobby
Hibbitts, Billy McCoy and many more...If you would like to book Chaz for
your next event or just want to catch up with her music, please visit
her web site at www.chazmarie.com Chaz is currently the female lead
vocalist at Cowboys Dancehall in Arlington, Texas.
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