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Native Nebraskan, soulful country crooner, entertaining performer and— the next big thing! There are a lot of ways to describe up and coming country music sensation Lexi Larsen, who is collecting accolades and fans on her way up the charts, but there’s certainly no replacement for seeing her perform and hearing her breathtaking music firsthand. This small town girl turned Nashville songstress, is currently making music and writing songs with the boomtown’s top songwriters. Her first single, “You Can Leave,” rose steadily up the charts, reaching 37 on the Music Row Chart and 53 on Billboard Indicator— an impressive feat for any indie artist. Lexi Larsen is proving she’s the real deal—the singer has sold out shows in Nashville and was chosen as the first Brand Ambassador for Durango Boots. Lexi has been performing at fairs and festivals and has opened for Jon Pardi, Dwight Yoakam, Phil Vassar, Restless Heart, Emerson Drive, Love & Theft and the Dirty River Boys. She also was invited to sing the Star Spangled Banner for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, performed at the famed Venetian, and traveled overseas captivating crowds in Xian, China! To add to the momentum, Lexi just released her new EP entitled, “Shakin” featuring three new songs she co-wrote including Jesus and Me, If I Was Bad and Shakin'! Lexi was named as One to Watch by CMA Magazine and since the release of her first single, radio stations all over the country are tuning in to hear what’s next. Troy House, Musical Director, WFKC-FM, WKKQ- FM, and WKFO-FM says, “Powerful voice...reminds me of Carrie Underwood, but with something more,” and it seems that Jerry Proctor, Musical Director/ Program Director, WTYS agrees. “I’ve been doing this for 25 years—this lady is original and the real deal. Expect great things from Lexi!” Lexi is set to depart on her seventh tour through the Midwest and Northeast. She has assembled a fantastic band in Nashville and they are ready to tear their way through the heart of the country, greeting old fans, making new friends and sharing her music. For Bookings Contact: Wynne Productions, Inc. Nashville, TN 615-495-7375 [email protected] Touring Throughout the United States Opened for Jon Pardi, Dwight Yoakam, Phil Vassar, Restless Heart, Emerson Drive, Ricochet, Love & Theft, Ronnie Milsap & the Dirty River Boys. Her First National Radio Single “You Can Leave” 37 on the Music Row Chart and 53 on Billboard Indicator “If my lovin’ can’t hold you, we’re better off that way!’ WOW! Love it, Finally a song with backbone from a voice that can belt it out! I’ve been doing this for 25 years - this lady is original and the real deal. Expect great things from Lexi.” JERRY PROCTOR - MD/PD WTYS AM/FM “Powerful voice...reminds me of Carrie Underwood, But with something more. Can’t wait to share this song with our audience, It’s solid and well produced.” TROY HOUSE - MD WKFC-FM, WKKQ-FM, WWFO-FM For Bookings Contact: Wynne Productions, Inc. Nashville, TN 615-495-7375 [email protected] Lexi Larsen-native Nebraskan, soulful country crooner, entertaining performer and— the next big thing! There are a lot of ways to describe up and coming country music sensation Lexi Larsen, who is collecting accolades and fans on her way up the charts, but there’s certainly no replacement for seeing her perform and hearing her breathtaking music firsthand. This small town girl turned Nashville songstress, is currently making music and writing songs with the boomtown’s top songwriters. Her first single, “You Can Leave,” rose steadily up the charts, reaching 37 on the Music Row Chart and 53 on Billboard Indicator—- an impressive feat for any indie artist. So what’s so special about Lexi? Just ask her fans! Her followers are so passionate they solely funded her first album, Good Memories, and made the music video for “You Can Leave,” which was featured on CMT.com and GAC.com possible—all through Kickstarter. Lexi Larsen is proving she’s the real deal—the singer has sold out shows in Nashville and was chosen as the first Brand Ambassador for Durango Boots. Lexi has been performing at fairs and festivals and has opened for Jon Pardi, Dwight Yoakam, Phil Vassar, Restless Heart, Emerson Drive, Love & Theft, Ricochet, Ronnie Milsap and the Dirty River Boys. She also was invited to sing the Star Spangled Banner for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, performed at the famed Venetian, and traveled overseas captivating crowds in Xian, China! To add to the momentum, Lexi just released her new EP entitled, “Shakin” featuring three new songs she co-wrote including Jesus and Me, If I Was Bad and Shakin'! Lexi was named as One to Watch by CMA Magazine and since the release of her first single, radio stations all over the country are tuning in to hear what’s next. Troy House, Musical Director, WFKC-FM, WKKQ-FM, and WKFO-FM says, “Powerful voice...reminds me of Carrie Underwood, but with something more,” and it seems that Jerry Proctor, Musical Director/Program Director, WTYS agrees. “I’ve been doing this for 25 years— this lady is original and the real deal. Expect great things from Lexi!” What’s next for the rising star? Lexi is set to depart on her seventh tour through the Midwest and Northeast. She has assembled a fantastic band in Nashville and they are ready to tear their way through the heart of the country, greeting old fans, making new friends and sharing her music. lexilarsen.com Unplugged Acoustic performance with Lexi and her guitar player performing a mix of her very own songs and your favorites. Cajon drummer and/or Fiddle player may be added for a Nashville Style show Main Act Lexi performing with her band for your concert. Her engaging personality and high energy show will entertain audiences of all ages. Opening Act Lexi will open for your Main Act! She has opened for Jon Pardi, Dwight Yoakam, Phil Vassar, Ricochet, 32 Below, Restless Heart, Emerson Drive, Love & Theft, Ronnie Milsap, the Dirty River Boys, John David Kent & Sean McConnell. Dance Band Lexi and her band performing up to 4 sets of music that everyone will enjoy including her original music and a mix of your favorite dance tunes including New Country, Classic Country, Rock n' Roll & Top 40. Contact: For Bookings Contact: Wynne Productions, Inc. Nashville TN Phone: 615-495-7375 [email protected] Phil Ortiz found his love for playing guitar at an early age. Going from Punk Rock, to Metal, to pop, and finally country, Phil has been known, by most, as a well rounded player. He was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago and move to Nashville after college. Since making the move, Phil and Lexi have been on numerous radio tours, opened for some of their favorite artists, and played the main stage for many festivals. Phil is currently road managing and band leading for Lexi while rocking along side her on the stage. Allie Summers performs not only as a fiddle player, but also as a singer with various acts in Nashville, Tennessee. Allie’s traditional fiddling background, where she was one-half of a bluegrass duo alongside her banjo-picking father, provided a foundation that led her on the path to exploring and perfecting her art and skill through various genres of music, including classical, jazz, rock, hip-hop, country, and bluegrass. A graduate of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, and 4-year member of the Butler Symphony Orchestra, Allie has gone on to share her gift and education with others through performance. Allie currently plays with several bands, including country artist Lexi Larsen and bluegrass band Blue Moon. You can see Allie perform weekly at Tootsie's in downtown Nashville. Brad DuVall was selected as a ‘Guitar God’ by the Tulsa World newspaper for many, many good and well-documented reasons. Serenading his family at 5 with ‘Tiger By The Tail’ on a plastic guitar. This, of course, led to much more. His career spans five decades, going back to his days in Tulsa clubs, playing guitar and bass before he could drive, much less legally enter the clubs in which he was playing, having played both instruments backing many musicians, including a young Ronnie Dunn. He has performed numerous times before crowds as great as 80,000 during the Country Jam Concert Series, Country Fever and A Day In The Country. This also led to playing alongside of many of country’s finest, including Trace Atkins, Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Lonestar, Diamond Rio and many others. Jim Thacker is a touring and recording professional who has shared the stage with artists in wide a variety of musical styles. He is equally at home playing country, rock, jazz, blues and just about anything in between. His experience includes extensive touring in Europe, Canada and all fifty U.S. states. When not on the road Jim enjoys duties as owner/ operator at OTD Studios in Nashville, TN. Mark Young began playing music around 12 years old in Southeastern Missouri where he grew up. Starting out performing in weekend Branson style variety shows as a rhythm guitarist and vocalist. Then, at 14 years old after selling a cow for $500, he bought his first drum set and never looked back. After performing on drums with his family band and countless other local acts in Missouri, Mark moved to Nashville Tennessee in the fall of 1993.