Known for her raspy voice, outlandish sense of style, contemporary R&B genre and massive hit “I Try” is going to groove The Coach House on Sun, Nov. 10.
In 1999 she released her first album “How Life Is.” The album reached multi-platinum which included her first single “I Try.” Gray won a Grammy in 2001 for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance knocking over Christina Aguilera (What a Girl Wants), Madonna (Music), Aimee Mann (Save Me), Joni Mitchell (Both Sides Now) and Britney Spears (Oops!… I Did It Again).
The eccentric artist and soulful singer has collaborated with some of music’s greatest talents including Justin Timberlake, Carlos Santana, and will.i.am, to name a few. She has also appeared in films like “Training Day” and “Spider Man” and danced her way in the ninth season of “Dancing with the Stars.”
Born in Canton, Ohio Gray studied classical piano for seven years and been highly influenced with the music of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and old school hip-hop. Gray’s genre has appealed to audiences of all colors because of her funky beat and unusual voice. Lezlee Murrey, a fan of Macy Gray’s music says, “She’s funky and marches to the beat of her own drum.. Love her unique jazzy, raspy sound and crazy look! Makes me get out of my work-week and party like a rock star all weekend long!”
Aside from “I Try” my favorite track and video is “Beauty in the World” from the fifth album “The Sell Out.” The song is such a positive and feel good lyrics and the video reminds me of the 1981 Mickey video of Toni Basil. “Beauty in the World” was also featured in the finale series of the popular tv show “Ugly Betty.”
With her funky beat and get out of your seat show, Grey will help you get back that good ol’ feelings and groove you all night long.