Melonie Cannon

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Melonie Cannon
Born (1973-04-26) April 26, 1973 (age 50)
Jackson, Tennessee
Genres Bluegrass music, country music
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1993–present
LabelsSkaggs Family, Rural Rhythm
Website www.meloniecannon.com

Melonie Cannon is an American singer, blending country and bluegrass on her solo albums and session work. Willie Nelson said, "Melonie Cannon is one of the best singers I know." [1]

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Biography

Early years

Cannon was born in Jackson, Tennessee, but her family moved to Nashville when she was three years old. She is the daughter of country music songwriter and producer Buddy Cannon, [2] and the sister of songwriter Marla Cannon-Goodman. [3]

At age 14, she began singing background vocals for artists such as John Michael Montgomery, George Jones, and Kenny Chesney. At age 16, she recorded a duet of "Cry Cry Darlin'" with Sammy Kershaw. [4]

After a stint in the Army, she returned to Nashville to sing demos and help her father with his publishing and production companies. [5] [6] Ronnie Bowman heard her sing at Nashville's Station Inn, and helped her assemble a group of musicians to record with. [7]

Solo recordings

Her self-titled debut album, released in 2004 on the Skaggs Family record label, was produced by Bowman, and featured a blend of bluegrass and country music. [2] Guest artists included Stuart Duncan, Dan Tyminski, Barry Bales, Rob McCoury, Rob Ickes, Randy Kohrs, and Jerry Douglas. [5]

In 2008, Cannon released And the Wheels Turn on Rural Rhythm. Cannon and Willie Nelson sang a duet on "Back To Earth." [8] Dan Tyminski, Ronnie Bowman, and Sonya Isaacs provide vocals. The album was co-produced by Buddy Cannon and Bowman. Adam Steffey, Randy Kohrs, Tim Stafford, Wyatt Rice, Aubrey Haynie, Jody King, Barry Bales, and Deanie Richardson provide instrumental support. [9]

Personal life

Cannon has been publicly forthcoming about her successful treatment of an addiction to prescription medications. She sought and received treatment via rehab and the support of friends and family. [10]

Discography

Solo albums

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Melonie Cannon". Billboard. August 18, 2004. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
  3. ↑ Nicholson, Jessica (February 23, 2016). "Carnival Music Adds Marla Cannon-Goodman To Roster". Music Row. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  4. ↑ Stone, Steven. "Melonie Cannon". Enjoy the Music. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  5. 1 2 Baxter, David (August 31, 2004). "Melonie Cannon - Self-Titled". No Depression. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
  6. ↑ Dan MacIntosh (October 1, 2004). "Melonie Cannon fires away". Country Standard Time. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  7. ↑ Jim Moulton. "Melonie Cannon". Country Stars Online. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
  8. ↑ Lawless, John (September 24, 2008). "Melonie Cannon – And The Wheels Turn (part 1)". Bluegrass Today. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Melonie Cannon: And the Wheels Turn". Hyperbolium. November 17, 2008. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Melonie Cannon Opens Up about Addiction". Hope River Entertainment. November 4, 2009. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Cannon makes first-rate debut release". Nashville City Paper. August 13, 2004. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
  12. ↑ Jim Moulton (October 28, 2008). "Melonie Cannon - And The Wheels Turn". Nuts About Country. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
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