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Attention Entertainment/Business Editors:
Canadian Steve Holt Finalist in USA Songwriting Competition
Attention Entertainment Editors:
Steve Holt Wins Honorable Mention in International Songwriting Competition
TORONTO, Dec. 5 /CNW/ - Canadian singer-songwriter Steve Holt has won an Honorable Mention in this year's USA Songwriting Competition. The USA Songwriting Competition is the world's leading international songwriting competition, featuring songwriters, composers, and recording artists from around the globe. Judges include music representatives from Warner Music, Disney Music Publishing, Sony Music and other industry leaders.
Mr. Holt won the prize for his song entitled "Soon", released on his
recent CD entitled "The Dream". The CD is Mr. Holt's first recording as a
vocalist and songwriter. Previous recordings featured him as a jazz pianist
and composer. The CD was produced by Darius Szczepaniak (Barenaked Ladies,
Jann Arden, Chantal Kreviazuk).
Born in Montreal, Mr. Holt studied music at McGill University and
graduated with distinction as McGill's first-ever Bachelor of Music majoring
in Jazz performance. He began his professional career playing clubs in Quebec
and then relocated to Toronto several years later. Mr. Holt was nominated for
a JUNO award in 1983 for his debut album "The Lion's Eyes". Until the end of
1999, Mr. Holt wore two very distinct hats: He was a top-ranked Bay Street
analyst specializing in entertainment and consumer companies, while at the
same time he built an international reputation as a renowned jazz pianist.
However, in November 1999 Mr. Holt left the Bay Street career altogether and
crossed over from jazz into adult contemporary pop music.
For further information:
contact Laraine Deacon, Inner Music
Tel: (416) 929-8112,
Fax: (416) 929-0056
Email: laraine@inner-music.com
USA Songwriting Competition
Tel: (781) 397-0256,
Email: info@songwriting.net
Steve Thomson, Backstage Productions
Tel: (416) 291-4913
Fax: (416) 297-7784
Email: steve@backstageproductions.com
ARTIST WEBSITE www.steve-holt.com