CAPITOL CMG PARTNERS WITH ARTIST AND SONGWRITER CLAIRE LESLIE
TODAY THE POP ARTIST RELEASES HER FIRST SINGLE, "ORIGINAL"
2024/07/26.CapitolCMGSignsNewArtistClaireLeslieNewSongDebutsToday.asp NEWS SOURCE: Merge PR July 26, 2024
NASHVILLE, TENN. (JULY 26, 2024) Capitol CMG announces the signing of twenty-something artist and songwriter Claire Leslie. Celebrating the signing, she is releasing her label debut single, "Original." The debut song's concept of being 'original' has played a large role in what Claire Leslie wants to be known for - authentic and unique. "Original" was co-written by Leslie, Jordan Sapp, and Daniella Mason. Listen to "Original" here.
"Capitol is my absolute dream label," shares Claire Leslie. "I have to pinch myself daily, like, 'Is this real life?' It still doesn't feel quite real. The entire team at Capitol is incredibly supportive and feels like my second family. What excites me the most is that they share my vision and are enthusiastic about experimenting with me to bring a fresh creative perspective to this industry."
“We couldn’t be more excited to have Claire be part of the Capitol CMG family," shares Garrett Davis, A&R Capitol CMG. "From the first time our team met Claire, we knew she was special and that we wanted to be a part of bringing her music to the world. She’s infectious, caring, and a bright spot in an industry that needs it. I can’t wait for people to hear what she has to say.”
With her upbeat personality and honesty, Claire Leslie has increased her following by 630% on her socials by teasing new songs and demos over the past 60 days. Her consistent content strategy and unique sound have helped her audience grow, reaching over 2M views on vertical content before her first major label debut.
Leslie adds, "I think more than ever, it's easy to feel pressure to conform to what society says and fit into a box. At 22 years old, this is something I find that I’m reminding myself of daily—I have to consciously decide to be confident in my skin before stepping out the door. Understanding the person that God made me to be and finding security in that has been crucial. But there is a beauty in embracing our uniqueness and staying true to ourselves."
Claire Leslie signs with Capitol CMG (ID from L to R): Garrett Davis, Hudson Plachy, Brad O'Donnell and Matt Reed (Hyphen Media Group)
ABOUT CLAIRE LESLIE: Claire Leslie is a twenty-something artist and songwriter who tells stories from her life experiences and faith journey through a colorful, alternative pop sound. Her music has rapidly gained popularity on social media, where she shares her journey through song. Recently signed to Capitol CMG, Claire introduces a fresh perspective to pop music, setting a new tone with her captivating melodies and heartfelt lyrics. In a world where conformity often overshadows authenticity, Claire's music stands out, inspiring listeners to embrace what makes them unique. Her management team is Hyphen Media Group. Visit https://www.claireleslie.com/ for more information.
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