Moving On - Abby Parks - News

Article in Songwriter's Monthly

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

A six page article was written about me and my new album The Homeplace in Songwriter's Monthly this past January, 2010. I was interviewed about my songwriting technique, inspiration, the technical production of the album in studio, and there is much more, so please check this wonderful article out!

WomensRadio Independent to Air "Lambert Road"

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

WomensRadio Independent Channel on Live365 will be airing "Lambert Road" in their regular playlist two times a day until it is updated on March 1st. Their playlist is ordered alphabetically by the artist's first name so you can approximate when my song will air. There are many other great female aritists as well on this great station so tune in and enjoy!

Article On My New Album In The Anniston Star

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Dierdre Long of the Anniston Star wrote a very nice article about me and my latest album "The Homeplace." It appears as of today in thier weekend entertainment section called Bama Escapes. An added bonus was to find my picture on the front cover:

Radio Airplay for new album "The Homeplace"

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

My song "The Homeplace" will debut this week on 'New Music Thursday' on the Bud and Nancy Show at Web Radio Puget Sound. It will air several times during the day from 6am-4pm/Pacific and again on Thursdays for a few weeks. It will join other WRPS artists on their 24/7 on-demand stream as well.

Also, all eleven of my songs have been requested/played on Whole Wheat Radio in Talkeetna, Alaska. If you follow the link you can actually open a free account with this station and place requests. If you have the time, please do so and request any of my songs that you would like to hear played.

Announcing CD release date for THE HOMEPLACE

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

I am pleased to announce the release date for my upcoming CD THE HOMEPLACE will be September 29. Along with the release, I will be having a CD release party at MoonSongMusic Cafe in Gadsden, AL starting at 7 pm. There will be new CD's for sale there as well as great food and a live performance of songs from my new album. Please tell all your friends about this important event and come out to help me celebrate!

Beginning Work On New Album

Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

I will be working on my new album this summer with producer Doug Jansen Smith of Soundcell Studios in Huntsville, Alabama. He discovered acts such as Take Six and Bryan McKnight and helped them get recording contracts with major labels. He also has worked with artists such as Vanessa Williams, Alicia Keys, Kenny Rogers, Bonnie Raitt, and Phil Collins. I met with him recently and we discussed the direction my project will take, and I have to say that I am so excited about how things are shaping up. I was very impressed with Doug and I know this is going to be a one-of-a-kind experience, recording with such a seasoned and talented producer. This is a big turning point in my career and I look forward to what will come about!

Radio interview for Tapestry on 90.3 WBHM-Birmingham

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

I was interviewed by Coleman Lipsey of the show Tapestry, a cultural arts radio show on 90.3 FM WBHM Birmingham. The show aired June 19. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Coleman was an exceptional interviewer and Michael Krall did a great job putting the show together. Generally, I am more a listener than a talker, so it was fun (as well as a bit nerve-wracking) to spend much time talking all about MYSELF! Ha. The interview, of course, was edited to the extreme (from 45 min. to 5 min.!) and woven throughout my song "It's Not Over." The link below will take you to the site, so check it out!

Tapestry Interview

Back To The Stage

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800

I've been cast to play the part of Golde, wife of Tevye, in the JSU production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Jacksonville, AL. It will be performed in late February of 2008. I'm not sure of the exact dates yet, but will post them when I know. I'm excited for this opportunity to return to musical theater. Past musicals I've been in include OKLAHOMA, THE FANTASTIKS, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and (who would have guessed?) FIDDLER ON THE ROOF! I admit that I have a much better part this time, so can no longer feel jaded about this particular show. Ha! Please come out and see us in action!

Nashville Songwriter Tour

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700

In the beginning of August I took a songwriter tour in Nashville with Marc-Alan Barnette, a prominent songwriter who has been in the Nashville scene for 20 years. It was a fun, entertaining, and informative experience. I was given a personal tour of music row, met contacts from publishing companies, NSAI headquarters, recording studios, and chatted with several Nashville hit songwriters. Marc was friendly, hilarious, and very knowledgable about the industry. I got hands-on experience in how to write a song that would be marketable in Nashville by actually co-writing two songs with Marc himself. We then took one of them over to his favorite recording studio and did a working demo. I learned my way around downtown Nashville pretty well and strolled up and down streets lined with music venues showcasing various country bands. The music was inspiring, the food was great, the company was enjoyable, and I left Music City feeling like I'd had the time of my life. If you are a songwriter looking to break into the Nashville scene, I'd definitely recommend this tour, as it lets you into secrets of the industry that Marc-Alan spent years to learn himself. I feel fortunate to have had such an eye-opening glimpse into what is an exciting but difficult industry.

My First TV Appearance

Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800

I will be appearing on the Channel 24 TV morning show in Jacksonville Monday, March 27 at 7:30 am to plug the upcoming concert at Zannie Theater, and then again on Monday, April 3 at 6:30 am for a live performance. Set your VCR's--it should be a blast!