{"id":22218,"date":"2016-08-06T10:56:22","date_gmt":"2016-08-06T09:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=22218"},"modified":"2016-08-06T10:56:22","modified_gmt":"2016-08-06T09:56:22","slug":"christie-huff-brings-us-her-special-blend-of-country-pop-with-summer-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2016\/08\/christie-huff-brings-us-her-special-blend-of-country-pop-with-summer-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Christie Huff Brings Us Her Special Blend Of Country Pop With ‘Summer Love’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Christie Huff’s newest album, ‘Roll The Dice’, combines country and pop in a way that is both infectious and feisty. <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Her first album, ‘Sweet Love To Come Home To’,\u00a0in 2013,\u00a0garnered high praise, particularly for the song and video, ‘Soldier Song’. The song was the first she had ever written, and was inspired by photos of her friend saying goodbye to her husband as he left for Afghanistan.<\/p>\n

Growing up in Mesa, Arizona, one of four sisters, Christie sought solace in her songwriting and singing. Although she struggled with dyslexia, the encouragement of her family and her over-achieving-ness meant that she still got As in school, although it had an affect on her self-esteem.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhat brought me confidence was my singing and performing on stage. Later, when school became harder, I would escape into my music. Some days I would come home and write 3 songs in one day.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Christie moved to Los Angeles, and although she didn’t know anyone there, her enthusiasm and commitment to hard work has ensured she has built up a strong network and artistic profile. Still only nineteen, she is already\u00a0a respected presence on the LA scene, with a full band.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhen I moved to LA, I came with a dream and 2 CD\u2019s recorded in Nashville,\u201d Christie says. \u201cI had no music connections in LA, but fell in love with the artists and venues so I moved there as a leap of faith.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Christie includes among performance highlights appearances at the likes of the Marquee Theater in Tempe, Arizona, The House of Blues, Hollywood, and The Hard Rock Caf\u00e9, San Diego.<\/p>\n

Christie worked with Jeff Dayton on both her albums, best known for his work with Glenn Campbell, Kenny Chesney, and George Strait. Her new album, ‘Roll The Dice’ sees Christie’s country-pop take on an edgier style, with the album title itself giving the idea of taking a chance, but also the playful aspect of living a full life.<\/p>\n

Christie’s\u00a0song, ‘Summer Love’ feels destined to be a summer anthem, its feel good tropical sound conjuring up images of long evenings on the beach gazing into the sunset, or walking along the sand. It’s sultry with a vaguely Caribbean sound to it, combined with country guitars and pop sensibilities. Christie’s vocals are smooth and sleek.<\/p>\n

In speaking of how far she’s come on her artistic journey, Christie says,<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cFor me, this has been a big self-realization year. I\u2019ve learned to embrace who I am, be the boss of my career, and I\u2019ve realized everything you go through in life makes you stronger. Music is what I am supposed to be doing with my life, and I count my blessings I\u2019m doing it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

With songs like ‘Summer Love’ and her determination, one thing that is certain is that Christie Huff has a long and successful future ahead of her.<\/p>\n

‘Roll The Dice’ is available on iTunes<\/a>, and from CD Baby<\/a>. You can find Christie Huff online on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, Reverbnation<\/a>, Soundcloud<\/a>, and her Official Website<\/a>, where you can sign up for her newsletter. Check out the video for ‘Summer Love’ here:<\/p>\n

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