Janet Blair (singer-songwriter)
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Janet Blair is an independent pop/Christian singer-songwriter from New Mexico. Originally trained as a classical oboist at the University of Maryland,[1] Blair played with multiple ensembles, including the Georgetown Quintet[2] and All Points West, including some experimental/modern work.[3] Blair moved to New Mexico in 2013, playing for the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra,[1] and collaborating with local musicians.[4]
Blair turned to songwriting in 2014,[5] recording her debut album Songs for the Waiting produced by Matthew Odmark (Jars of Clay) at Gray Matters Studio in Nashville, TN in 2016.[6] Songs for the Waiting released on April 7, 2017.[7] Songs for the Waiting reached No.6 on the Billboard Mountain Heatseekers chart.[8] Blair's second album Over Under fully releases October 30, 2020.[9]
References
- ^ a b Blair, Janet (February 18, 2017). "Public Profile". LinkedIn.
- ^ "Five plus one: Georgetown Quintet debuts new composition". gazette.net. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "D.C. DanceWatcher, Lisa Traiger". D.C. DanceWatcher, Lisa Traiger. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "Tiempo calendar: Mexican food cookoff; Comic Con". El Paso Times. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "Janet Blair Premieres Piano-Infused Single, "Eternity Grows" – Music Existence". musicexistence.com. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ "Janet Blair: A new singer / songwriter with a bit of Regina Spektor in her music – Janet Blair". crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ Frometa, R. J. (February 17, 2017). "INTERVIEW: Janet Blair". Vents Magazine. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ Cook, Mike (April 7, 2017). "'Songs for the Waiting' is a trust in God's plan" (PDF). Las Cruces Bulletin. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ Longs, Herb (September 4, 2020). "Janet Blair Announces New Album 'Over Under'". The Christian Beat. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
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