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JUSTINE BLAZER’S “GIRL SINGING THE BLUES” REACHES #1 ON ITUNES

Nashville, TN (September 12, 2022) – Multi-genre singer/songwriter, producer and recording artist Justine Blazer’s newest album “Girl Singing the Blues” reached #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Blues Album chart this weekend! This marks Justine’s debut into the blues genre and her first #1 hit record. Click here to download “Girl Singing the Blues” and here to stream.

The album has been receiving rave reviews from fans, radio and press, and has been featured in publications like Billboard Magazine, Spinex Music, Broadway World, Nash in Tune, The Sounds Won’t Stop and more. She was also featured on the cover of Lazie Indie Music Magazine‘s August edition.

“My publicist, Colleen Lippert, texted me minutes before I was supposed to start my show at Bootleggers Inn on Saturday night and I about passed out and burst it into tears on stage! Dream come true! I’m so grateful and happy to celebrate this moment with my best friends and some amazing fans. I sincerely thank each and every one of you who bought this. I could not have done this without you!”
About Justine Blazer:
Nashville-based producer, singer, songwriter, composer and recording artist Justine Blazer has been taking the musical world by storm – earning seven #1 singles on various independent charts. Her unique style of edgy country/pop/rock is infused with a hint of Detroit soul and modern vibes. She is a member of The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs, Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music. Having opened for the likes of Jason AldeanJustin MooreLee BriceKathy MatteaRegis PhilbinLonestar and more, Justine has also received endorsements from Luna GuitarsDean GuitarsRam TrucksChrysler Incorporated and more. Justine Blazer is a proud member of the Recording Academy and GRAMMYs voter.

Justine’s music video for her popular single “Good Trouble” premiered on CMT in September of 2021 and she was up for six nominations at the 2021 Josie Music Awards, winning Best Rock Song of the Year (songwriter). She was a Grammy contender in 2021 for seven categories: Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Producer of the Year, Best Arrangement, Best New Artist, Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance.

Justine received nine nominations for this year’s Josie Music Awards, which will take place on October 23, 2022 at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN. She released her debut blues album, “Girl Singing the Blues,” on August 30, 2022. The record hit #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Blues Albums chart on September 10, 2022.

For more information, visit www.justineblazer.com and connect with her on FacebookInstagramTikTok and Twitter.

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JUSTINE BLAZER RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED BLUES ALBUM “GIRL SINGING THE BLUES”

Nashville TN (August 30, 2022) – Multi-genre singer/songwriter, producer, recording artist and proud member of the Recording Academy (and a Grammy®️ Voter since 2020), Justine Blazer, just released her highly anticipated debut blues album “Girl Singing the Blues.” You can listen to the album HERE and purchase it HERE!

There are ten original tracks on the album, featuring collaborations and duets with BB King‘s daughter, Claudette King, Grammy-winner Larry MitchellBillboard charting composer Kitt Wakeley, multi-award winning recording artist Natalie Jean, Gospel singer Kezia Alford, trumpet player Syreeta Thompson, Detroit blues guitarist Kerry Adams, sax player Suzanne Grzanna, award-winning Texas artist Damian Wyldes and more.

“I’m so excited to be releasing my debut blues album,” Justine exclaims. “Girl Singing the Blues is my eighth studio album and I feel like this is some of my best work to date. Being originally from Detroit, I grew up around the blues, R&B and Motown. My parents listened to all the greats – Aretha FranklinMartha Reeves, Mitch RyderThe TemptationsEtta James and more! I actually started off in a blues band in Detroit with my brother in law, blues guitarist, Rex Mason. We actually won the Detroit Blues Challenge in the mid to late 2000s, but I ended up singing country music instead – which I have always loved, too!”

Justine produced, mixed and mastered this project in its entirety. She had the privilege to write with some amazing writers including Grammy nominated composer Armand HuttonShay WatsonClaudette KingTom BenderCorey Lee Barkerand Lou Molitch. The project also includes some of the best musicians in Nashville, including songs with Miles McPhersonSmith CurryTim MarksJeff BradshawBrian JonesAlan BakerNick BudaLou Molitch and more!

“Girl Singing the Blues” includes Justine’s current single (and debut blues release), “Bad Love” (featured in Billboard Magazine), which is now played on radio worldwide. The official music video already has over 12,000 views and can be seen HERE.

The sophomore single,” Never Get Away,” is now available on all streaming platforms and can be heard HERE. The upbeat, Americana/blues track features Natalie JeanKitt Wakeley and Kerry Adams, and describes the love/hate relationship artists and musicians have with working in the music industry.

“Going through the pandemic, I realized that time is precious,” Justine explains. “I can’t wait for everyone to hear the project that has been over a decade in the making!”

About Justine Blazer:
Nashville-based producer, singer, songwriter, composer and recording artist Justine Blazer has been taking the musical world by storm – earning seven #1 singles on various independent charts. Her unique style of edgy country/pop/rock is infused with a hint of Detroit soul and modern vibes. She is a member of The Recording Academy/GRAMMYsCountry Music Association and Academy of Country Music. Having opened for the likes of Jason AldeanJustin MooreLee BriceKathy MatteaRegis PhilbinLonestar and more, Justine has also received endorsements from Luna GuitarsDean GuitarsRam TrucksChrysler Incorporated and more. Justine Blazer is a proud member of the Recording Academy and GRAMMYs voter.

Justine’s music video for her popular single “Good Trouble” premiered on CMT in September of 2021 and Justine was up for six nominations at the 2021 Josie Music Awards, winning Best Rock Song of the Year (songwriter). She was a Grammy contender in 2021 for seven categories: Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Producer of the Year, Best Arrangement, Best New Artist, Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance. 

Justine received nine nominations for this year’s Josie Music Awards, which will take place on October 23, 2022 at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN. She released her debut blues album, “Girl Singing the Blues,” on August 30, 2022.

For more information, visit www.justineblazer.com and connect with her on FacebookInstagramTikTok and Twitter.

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