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Lee Newton
Lee Newton is a singer/songwriter from Western North Carolina. Her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics have touched the hearts of audiences across the world. She has recieved critical acclaim for her work, including multiple awards and nominations.
Lee has opened or performed with legends including Randy Travis, Ronnie Milsap, Gene Watson, Ronnie McDowell, T. Graham Brown, Sara Evans, Diamond Rio, The Gatlin Brothers, TG Sheppard, Edwin McCain and more.
Lee recently appeared on Fox Rock Review with Eric Dahl for the second time, WSM Circle Access TV Coffee, Country & Cody with Bill Cody, NBC Today in Nashville, and a host of radio interviews to promote her newest album produced by Kent Wells and Dave Fowler called, Homesick.
Last year, Lee was invited to become an honorary member of the United States Marine Corps League, where she volunteers, and shares her talents and time raising money for the veterans and children for Toys for Tots. Lee is also Ambassador for Music Amplifies, which helps the underprivileged children.
Lee Newton released her first Gospel album last year, that featured duets with the late Joe Bonsall from The Oak Ridge Boys, T. Graham Brown, Deborah Allen, Tony Jackson, Dale Houston, Kathryn Shipley, Ben Isaacs and more.
Lee has been back in the studio working on her fifth studio album set to be released early fall.
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