Country Music Artist - Canada - Alysha Brooke
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Bio:
Alysha Brooke was born in the Toronto suburb of Oakville, Ontario, Canada on September 26, 1986. Right from the start, it was clear that this bright-eyed child was going to be a performer. At age three, Alysha began her entertainment career in a Raggedy Ann Costume at her first dance recital. From, there, she quickly branched out and by first grade she had landed a leading role in the school’s production of The Country Mouse, singing, dancing and acting.
When Alysha was eight, the family made a move that set the stage for everything that was to follow. They packed up and moved to a quiet 10-acre property in a rural area north of Milton, Ontario. As the second youngest in a family of seven daughters, there was never a quiet moment in Alysha’s home! But Alysha’s large family and country upbringing were two of the biggest influences in her young career and helped to shape her path on the road to a career in country music.
Throughout her early high school years, Alysha continued to be active in the performing arts and focused mainly on dance. By the 11th grade she had become quite an accomplished dancer and was chosen as one of a select few in North America to attend a prestigious dance competition in Las Vegas. It was at this point in her life that Alysha was faced with a decision: song or dance. Needless to say, Alysha went with her first love: song. And as for country music? Well, Alysha fell naturally into this vein, largely influenced by one of her older sister's musical taste. As a youngster, Alysha’s choice in music had always been different than those of her friends. In fact, her favorite radio station was the local oldies station -- not the norm for your average 10-year-old! So classic music and the country life combined to shape Alysha Brooke as the country music artist that she is today.
After deciding on music as a career, Alysha released her debut self-financed CD, Nuthin’ but a Chevy, in October 2004. She had toured the local rodeo circuit that summer, singing wherever she could to anyone who would listen. She spent many days alone on a stage in small towns across southern Ontario with a microphone and a karaoke machine, honing her musical skills and loving every minute of it.
Shortly after the release of her debut CD, Alysha’s local press coverage began to increase and her drive and determination soon caught the attention of a local songwriter and musician. The two soon began writing songs together and it was then that she formed her first back-up band. Alysha proved to be a natural on stage and as she began to play live shows with greater frequency, Cedar Trail Music soon took over distribution and promotion of her CD, along with marketing and promotion of Alysha’s career. Cedar Trail had great success with Alysha and received a positive feedback on Alysha’s title track, Nuthin’ but a Chevy. The spent 14 weeks on the charts of a U.S. country radio show, reaching #18 in the top 50. In June 2005, Cedar Trail’s indie label -- Cedar Trail Records -- signed Alysha to her first label deal. In November, Alysha's follow-up single This Time reached #1 on the charts of a Toronto-based country station. She is scheduled to release her debut CD with Cedar Trail in 2006.
Those who know Alysha will tell you about her big heart and compassionate nature. She is very committed to charitable causes of all kinds—but particularly those associated with children or young people (as a result of a personal situation within her family). Alysha is always very giving of her time in this regard and makes it a point to do whatever she can to help out.
Alysha’s music is upbeat, modern country with an energetic drive that powers both up tempo songs and ballads alike. Her live performances are something not to be missed.
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