Biography
With beautifully blended touches of bluegrass, Celtic, classical, and folk, Heather McCready has an original and remarkable sound that is all her own. She is a uniquely gifted and prolific singer-songwriter from Fort Worth, Texas whose music will reach deep inside of you and touch your spirit. Her music is described as “refreshing”, “evocative”, “whimsical”, and even “mesmerizing.” Heather and her band use a blend of acoustic guitars, fiddles, mandolin, piano, cello, tin whistle, and upright bass, as well as Heather’s own angelic and distinctly pure voice. In doing so, they create music that will take you to a place that you will never want to leave. Heather’s thriving individuality and creative expression resulti in profound tracks that will move her listeners. Heather currently has airplay all over the world including the Netherlands, Germany, Australia, France, and England.
In 2011, Heather was privileged to receive two full cover stories, which featured her in the "Metro" and the "Arts and Life" sections of The Dallas Morning News! Also, Heather's CD, "Christmas the Way I Hear It", was an editor's pick and critic's choice for “Best Holiday Music” in The Dallas Morning News and CD Baby. Heather has performed on Fox Television four times since 2010.
Since 2009, Heather has released four full-length albums: "Finally Free", "Neverland", "Give It A Day", and "Christmas, The Way I Hear It". Through every album, Heather continues to grow and evolve as an artist. She is known for her boundless creativity, passionate disposition, as well as her perfectionistic and hands-on approach to all aspects of production. She loves taking musical risks and believes that the art of producing good music is in details. She focuses on dynamics, simplicity and purity of sound.
Heather currently lives in the Dallas, Texas area with her husband, Mark, and their two children, Marshall and Ruthie. When she is not in the studio or writing music, Heather spends time with her kids and photographs nature and the world around her.
Heather is currently serving on the board of the Mental Health Association of Tarrant County.
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