The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Homecoming gig for country star Laura McGhee
Angus roots have inspired new album to be released this month
Nashville-based country music star Laura McGhee has told how her Angus homeland inspired her new album.
The Monifieth-born violinist and songwriter will release Life is Bigger Than a Dream this month following a successful crowdfunding campaign.
The album was recorded in Nashville with producer Mike Loudermilk who has worked with top country artists including Chet Atkins, Crystal Gayle and Tracy Lawrence.
Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie McCoy – who has played with the likes of Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash – performed harmonica and vibes on the album.
Speaking of the release, Laura said: “This is the album that is the product of my crowdfunding campaign last year so I’d like to thank everyone that contributed to the album fund.
“I am very grateful for the support to make this album possible. Angus and my homeland continue to inspire me.
“I have been writing a lot since I returned home to Scotland this year and I plan to do a live album launch show at the Monifieth Theatre on October 7.
“My homeland also inspired the album in many ways.
“I have a Celtic fiddle riff on one of the tracks and one of the songs was inspired by my move from Scotland to Nashville.”
Laura’s album will be released on June 20 on iTunes and Amazon and is currently available to pre-order.
Born and brought up in Monifieth, she was trained as a classical violinist at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow. She first showed an interest in music at Seaview Primary, going on to Monifieth High.