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Band Website: eviehaskell.com

Since the release of her 2006 debut project, Evie Haskell quickly caught the attention of Worship Leader Magazine (WLM), SongDISCovery, and others in the music industry. WLM praised her album saying, "Evie is a new worship artist that enters like a fresh breeze on the Christian music scene." Describing her music as "piano driven (with serious chops on that front) and a sweet, slightly airy voice that lets her songs of adoration move with grace beyond the status quo," WLM notes that "listeners will hear bits of Twila Paris and overtones of Vanessa Carlton, but brought together, they form a sweet sounding tone that has its own musical mark."

The styles of Evie's songs, inspired by her own life experiences and walk of faith, reflect a combination of contemporary pop, worship, and even sometimes evoke a sacred hymn-like quality that is sure to stand the test of time. Raised in a minister's family on the East Coast, Evie is the youngest of three sisters where dad was both pastor and principal during her elementary years of school.

Shortly after moving to Portland, Oregon at age seven, Evie was heard playing The Entertainer on the family's old upright piano with both hands. Not long after that, she was enrolled in private piano lessons which she continued through college. Evie grew up singing and playing in the church, and started to write songs in middle school. It wasn't until high school that she began sharing her songs with others and leading worship services on a weekly basis at the Christian high school she attended. Her songwriting and piano playing earned her a scholarship to attend Bethany University in Santa Cruz, CA.

With the encouragement of her music pastor, Evie attended Gospel Music Association's, Music in the Rockies in August 2005 and she entered the competition as a songwriter. Her success at the event made the Lord's calling on her life more clear. Evie was encouraged by Sarah Kelly, Margaret Becker, Paul Baloche, and Billy Smiley to continue pursuing singing as well as songwriting. Within a few months, Evie was on her way to Nashville to record her first full-length album, My Beautiful Everything.

Doors continue to open for Evie and her songwriting continues to receive positive reviews. After just learning that Until Then received First Place with Contemporary Christian Music International's songwriting contest, an announcement was made in March 2007 that she had received Album of the Year from Indieheaven.com, and soon followed an invitation to open for Grammy award winning, Third Day at a concert on the East Coast. Recently, Evie was informed that her song, Talk Me Home, won the Adult Contemporary genre with songoftheyear.com.

Keith Mohr, President of Indieheaven, has this to say about Evie: "I've been working with thousands of independent Christian artists since 1997, and it is seldom I come across an artist who moves me as much as Evie Haskell. Evie's passion and excellence are sure to increase the scope of her music mission in the coming years!”

Jeff McLaughlin of Contemporary Christian Music Network International agrees. "Evie is a young lyricist and vocalist that you will see and hear a lot about in the future.”

REVIEWS:

(Worship Leader Magazine August 2007 issue)

Review of debut album, My Beautiful Everything

New worship artist you say? Let me guess, guy with a guitar, supported by a good-but-nameless band and a sandy, slightly higher-ranged vocal style? Usually that is the case, but thank goodness for young artists like Evie Haskell. Piano driven (with serious chops on that front) and a sweet, slightly airy voice that lets her songs of adoration move with grace beyond the status quo. Haskell is a new worship artist that enters like a fresh breeze on the Christian music scene.

Her musical influences are pulled from the array of Christian and pop musicians that have gone before her. Listeners will hear bits of Twila Paris and overtones of Vanessa Carlton, but together, they form a sweet sounding tone that has its own musical mark. It's a mark that comes across best in "Cherished", which floats on a jazzy feel and finds its lyric power in acceptance of Christ. Another standout, "Samuel's Song" is an Old Testament throwback that brings the young prophet's story to striking relevance for worshippers today. It tells us to sit in quiet and open our hearts with a willingness to hear the call and direction of the Spirit. And really, isn't that what worship is for?

WL TAKEAWAY: Evie Haskell is a young artist with a mature spirit and sense of worship, this is a great find for personal devotion and for songs that will serve your congregation as special songs in a service.


Other Comments and Reviews:

"Evie entered our international songwriting contest in 2006 and the judges unanimously selected this song (Until Then) for 1st place. Listen, not only to her beautiful voice and piano-playing style, but the lyrics of this song. One of the judges told us that there was not a dry eye in the room while listening to this song... Evie is a young lyricist and vocalist that you will see and hear a lot about in the future."
Jeff McLauglin, Contemporary Christian Music Network International
http://ChristianSongwriting.com

"Evie has a gentle spirit and her genuine love for the Lord engaged our congregation as she led. They loved her beautiful voice and worshipful songs. Our band enjoyed working with her as she is a musical professional."
Bill Berry, Music Pastor Willamette Christian Church, West Linn, Oregon

"You had me at Hello...This is freaking Great, Evie."
Scott Dente, Out of the Grey (review on new song, "One", at CIA Songwriting Bootcamp, Franklin, TN)

"Evie cheerfully fit into our service plan and worked with our church's musicians, rehearsing the band like a seasoned pro. Everyone loved her sweet spirit and excellent musicianship. And we still sing her songs."
Kelvin Gillette, Music Pastor Stonebridge Church, Omaha Nebraska


"I love that Evie's work is not your typical 4/4 pop drive! Its energy, groove and worship qualities are outstanding. "
Fan

"Evie Haskell paints a beautiful picture of Mary Magdalene's grace, hope and faith as she poured out her perfume for the Master. Here we are called to do the same..."
Review of Evie's song, "Longing to Worship"worshipleader.com (March 2006)


"Evie Haskell brings a fresh and vibrant sound to worship and praise. From the first time I heard her sing, I sensed she had been given the gift of music. Evie is the real deal! Her faith in Christ is real, her love for people, --genuine and her music, -- passionate. Her music helps you get your eyes off of the challenges of life and on to the Author of your faith. Evie not only has a powerful voice, but a powerful message of hope, help and healing."
Rev. Bill Wilson, Superintendent Oregon Assemblies of God

"I listen to your CD every day. The words encourage me when things are hard. Until Then is the song that encourages me the most, but each song has helped me through something and it is hard for me to pick a favorite. I let a friend borrow the CD and I didn't get it back for like a month. She wouldn't give it back because she loved it. I finally told her to buy her own....Keep writing your music! You are so talented!"
College Student




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