Inspiration for some artists, especially musicians, is difficult to come by. But for Morgan Bracy, inspiration comes with life; in fact, it is life. She is completely enthralled with every facet of it- the pain, beauty, love, hardship, because these things provide snippets of life, which is what she hopes to capture in her songs. Her music has been called folk, smart pop, folk pop, with a little bit of country. “As a writer and artist, I want to have the freedom to be creative,” so her sounds traverse between various genres.
Bracy’s influences include several artists, including Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, Joni Mitchell, Lionel Ritchie, Whitney Houston, Over the Rhine, Damien Rice, and others. Like these artists, Bracy’s lyrics are especially emotional and explore her creativity. This Tennessee native has performed her songs with conviction all over the area, and will continue to do so while working on her new material.
Her last album, Dirty Laundry was released in 2007. Music Row Publication’s Robert Oermann said of Dirty Laundry, “Folk for modern ears. She co-wrote all 10 tunes, and they mark the start of what I hope will be a brilliant career.”
Bracy, along with Grammy-nominated producer/engineer John Merchant, is immersed in the creation of a new project, the sound of which is large with orchestral interludes and rich with thought-provoking lyrics. The CD is somewhat of a soundtrack, as the songs paint a movie with snippets of love, dreams, and life to create a complete, cohesive album.
“Life’s a different story than the one you’ve been told,” says Bracy. Though the album is reminiscent of not-so-perfect lives, it still possesses a beautiful, whimsical quality.
Bracy’s continued development of musical talent has warranted deserved attention. She was a finalist in the 2002 Embassy Music’s 7th Annual Songwriter Competition, and her video, “Lift” was chosen for Interlinc’s nationally distributed youth DVD in the same year. Bracy was the only independent artist selected. In 2007, her other video “Hang On” was placed on Pop Novella’s Five Minute Thought Grenade Video.
Morgan Bracy is extremely attached to her work. What she believes sets her apart from other musicians is, “My voice attached to the lyrics in my songs. They are both pretty vulnerable and honest. Not slick and sugar coated.” Bracy’s career goals include making a living from her music, and grabbing her audience to change some small part of them with her music. She hopes that her work will be therapeutic for some, and show others that they are not alone in the world.
In the words of Broadtexter.com, "Not only is Morgan a singer who can deliver a strong vocal, she is also a writer who is not afraid to be vulnerable and honest in her lyrics...Morgan Bracy has a sound all her own and is certainly an artist worth watching."
You can find Morgan Bracy at www.morganbracy.com and at
www.myspace.com/morganbracy.