Welcome to another SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT! Today’s feature is a no-holds barred rockin’ female artist with a sexy sultry voice that makes her a force to be reckoned with.
It is my pleasure to turn my blog over to Chaz Marie!
Thank you, Jan, for allowing me a space to share my music, my passion and my story!
In the early 2000’s, I cut a record with my sister Kessie, entitled the Marie Sisters. After being turned down by everyone on Music Row twice in a six year period, we moved back home to Dallas from Nashville, thinking that was it. Three months later, we secured a record deal with Universal Music Group New York. Things were amazing at the time. We toured with legends and newbies just like us. Our record was way before its time. (It’s still out there).
I was always told, “You’re too soulful for country music, pull it back.” But how do I change what I am? How do I change the voice that God gave me? I’m not good enough, I’m gonna ruin everything. Those were the thoughts going thru my young mind. What it came down to is a label who didn’t know what to do with us. It may sound crazy, but I’m grateful. We had a blast, we lived a dream not many get the chance to live. One day, we woke up to a hot fax (inside media news) that said we had been cut from the label. We were devastated. Life as we knew it was done…but you pick up the pieces and you move on. My sis and I decided to part ways musically, but we remain very close today.
I couldn’t let the fire, or the passion for music leave my life. It’s my first love. I tried a couple of different music projects, that led nowhere. So I decided to start a band in Dallas, Texas. I was tired of being the “female singer” in the band. I knew I could offer a great show and great music all by myself – a standalone, female fronted original artist. I started playing everywhere I could to promote myself. It started building, and I knew it was getting better everyday. I wanted so badly to record an original project. I made two attempts and the magic just wasn’t there. So, I kept booking and playing and have been consistently, for the last 15 years.
Fast forward….I had been trying to get Quinten Hope on a gig for a couple years, with no luck. Then one day, 30 mins before I called him, his gig canceled and he was able to play with me on May 2, 2015. That’s when everything just clicked. We got engaged in August and married in Sept. Fast track for sure. Lol! We started writing and working toward this project and well, here it is!
We got our friends Will Lee, Rob Arthur, Dan Wojciehowski, David Deshazo, Carson Wagner, Milo Deering, Paul Harrington and of course Quinten Hope to put their magic on it. We cut it all right there in Dallas, except for Will’s vocals. He cut those at his studio in NY and sent them over to us. It’s quite the mix, as far as sound. To be honest, I got tired of trying to release music under a specific genre. It’s hard to put creatives in a box….so I just recorded the music that was in me. I wrote what was in me – what I felt. That’s what this EP is. FINALLY a project, I had complete control over artistically. It feels good. Quentin and I are Independent Music Artists. We write, produce, record, finance, promote, book, etc… all on our own. It’s not easy sometimes, but if it’s your passion, it never feels like work. At least not to me.
Here’s a sample of what you’ll find on the EP we named, CHAZ MARIE!
You can find more music from Chaz Marie here:
https://www.chazmarie.com/music
https://music.apple.com/us/album/chaz-marie-ep/1530009074
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B08HCSDN1S?ref=dm_sh_d64d-3a16-dmcp-c4d6-d1c4e&musicTerritory=US&marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER
https://open.spotify.com/album/4sDNSEf3sl6Ram9ZIseln0?si=s8W33ieLSoeVj9RnVkrFxA
Social Media Links:
Website: https://www.chazmarie.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chazmariemusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaz_marie_/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chaz_marie
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Chazzeroni/
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed this introduction to CHAZ MARIE! Please feel free to leave a comment and share on all your Social Media platforms!
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Nice to meet you here, Chaz. What an inspiring story to never give up on your dream and doing what’s right for you.
Thank you for visiting, Denise, and leaving a comment for Chaz!
It’s wonderful to meet you, Chaz, and your music. Yeah, how can anyone to part from the first love? So glad you didn’t give up and just followed your heart and met your soul mate. I love to hear “everything just clicked.” Thank you for hosting, Jan!
Miriam! Pleasure to meet you as well. Yeah I mean when ya know ya know… ya know? Lol Thanks for stopping by.
I’m a sucker for a happy ending story, too, Miriam. Chaz Marie is proof that life can make wonderful lemonade out of lemons! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!
I like what you said about lemons, Jan. A little sugar makes all the difference!
Thank you, Jan, for another great spotlight. I’m delighted to meet Chaz Marie and get a glimpse of her music. Beautiful! All the best to her and another big thank you to you. ❤
Gwen thank you so much. ♥️
Hi, Gwen! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment for Chaz Marie!
Great to meet Chaz Marie, Jan. Thank you and best wishes to her.
Thanks, John! I appreciate you stopping by!
Hi John thanks so much!!!
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Great music, Jan. Thanks for introducing Chaz and her music to me. I love the upbeat song and the story about how everything finally clicked! Perseverance paid off. 😀
It’s my pleasure, Diana! Thanks for stopping by. Yes, I love all of her music! Her testimony is inspiring!
It hasn’t always been easy but I can’t imagine my life without music. Glad you love the tune! ?
Thanks for helping others find my amazing friend Chaz! Her music and voice are amazing! And in collaboration with Q , some damn fine listening !
Hi, Brenda! It is my great pleasure to feature Chaz Marie here today, and I hope she gains some new followers and fans! Thanks for stopping by!
Ahhhh I love you Brenda girl!!!! ♥️
It’s nice to see when perseverance pays off! Thanks for sharing Chaz Marie’s story with us, Jan. 🙂
My pleasure, Yvette! Thank you for stopping by!
I come from a long line of strong amazing women… I’m thankful for the guidance and being able to watch and learn from them. ?
Jan thank you so much for a spotlight and supporting music and musicians. ♥️
My pleasure, Chaz Marie! I hope you gain some new fans!! Thank you for stopping in and leaving comments!! Hugs!
Jan, I’m really enjoying meeting all these artists and their stories. Great music, Chaz. I love that open air, intimate venue, and really love the hat.
Thank you so much! I love my hats. My buddy Cal Knapp makes them. Vagabond Hats on insta. Check him out. He’s amazing.
Oh, Chaz Marie, I will have to check out Cal Knapp’s hats too!
I will, thanks. I regularly reshape my hats and even cut down the brims on occasion.
Lol, Craig. You would love the hat. 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by today and I’m so happy you are enjoying meeting new music artists! Thank you for your support!
I just savored your song, Chaz Marie, and then discovered another lovely song by Will Lee on YouTube. Thank you for persevering with your music!
Ahhh thank you so much ♥️
Hi, Willedare! Thanks so much for stopping by today and leaving a comment for Chaz Marie!
Hi Jan, Hi Chaz,
Thanks for sharing your story. I can identify with it very much because I have been experiencing the same thing in my writing and music career. It is hard to keep going when you don’t fit into a board that has only certain types of pegs. You feel really lost but you kick yourself and keep going. We don’t give up. I’m glad you not only made it but found your partner as well.
All the best to you.
Shalom aleichem
Pat Garcia
P.S. For some reason Jan, when I hit the like button it doesn’t work. I wanted to like your blog.
Definitely!! Never give up! The music and the words are in us…we just have to share it with the world. Thank you so much for stopping by and best of luck to you with your music and writing.
Hi, Pat. WordPress sometimes decides to act up. I never know when or why. But if you hit the refresh button, you should be able to hit the “Like” button. At least that works for me. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment today, Pat. You are SO right! We NEVER EVER give up. We may give out, but a little R&R and we are ready to go again.