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Becky Hobbs, Songwriter/Country Vocalist
Whiskey-voicedBecky Hobbs is one-of-a-kind. A gifted songwriter and captivating entertainer, she plays some rockin’ keys on stage, yet she can rope you in like an Oklahoma cowgirl with her from-the-heart ballads.
Becky hasperformed in over 40 countries, including nine in Africa. Her songs have been recorded by Alabama, Conway Twitty (I Want To Know You Before We Make Love went to #1), George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Emmylou Harris, Glen Campbell, Wanda Jackson, John Anderson, Janie Fricke, Lacy J Dalton, Moe Bandy, Shelly West, Helen Reddy, Shirley Bassey, Jane Oliver, Ken Mellons, and others.
She is the co-writer of Alabama’s hit, “Angels Among Us,” which has been used by many charities throughout the world, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
In 1981, Becky recorded a Top 10 duet with Moe Bandy, Let's Get Over Them Together. In 1988, her critically acclaimed All Keyed Up album (MTM, then BMG), brought us Jones On The Jukebox, Are There Any More Like You, and Do You Feel The Same Way Too. In 1988, Becky's co-written song You Are (recorded by Glen Campbell & Emmylou Harris) was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Country & Western Vocal Performance -Duet category.
In the early 90's, Becky's Talk Back Tremblin' Lips video (Curb Records) went to #6 on CMT. In 1994, she released The Boots I Came to Town In album (Intersound), which included the haunting Pale Moon, Mama's Green Eyes (And Daddy's Wild Hair) and Becky's own version of Angels Among Us.
Becky was named Cashbox Magazine's Independent Country Music Female Artist of the Year for 1994. In 1996, Becky married guitarist/ producer/songwriter Duane Sciacqua who played with Glenn Frey, Paul McCartney and Joe Walsh. He produced Becky’s From Oklahoma With Love, which received a rave review in PEOPLE Magazine.
Swedish Coffee & American Sugar was released by popular demand in Scandinavia in 2000, and in 2004, Becky released Songs From the Road of Life. Best of the Beckaroo-Part 1 was released in 2005. Becky'snewest release is Nanyehi-Beloved Woman of the Cherokee. The CD contains 17 songs written for a musical, based on the life of her 5th-great grandmother, Nancy Ward (1738-1822). Nick Sweet is co-writer of the script. The musical won a grant from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in 2010 and had its first full production in Hartwell, GA in May of 2012 to a sold-out audience that honored her with 6 standing ovations. The musical has received a Grammy nomination, the second of her stellar career. Critics suggest the show will soon play on Broadway.
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"What an incredible production!!!! I've been reviewing shows for more than 40 years and this is one of the greatest and grandest and most emotionally heart wrenching musicals I have ever seen. My immediate reaction is that it combines the rebellious and youthful nature of Hair with the western pioneer spirit of Oklahoma! The story of the great Cherokee warrior woman and peace advocate Nanyehi (also known by her English married name of Nancy Ward) is so typical of the many Americans who are trying to get beyond what divides us while trying to remember what best unites us. The superbly crafted songs of Becky Hobbs, great dialog by co-playwright Nick Sweet and amazing performance by Michelle Honaker in the title role brings to mind one simple question: Why isn't this show on Broadway where all Americans can be proud of the real-life role that Native Americans had in bringing about our wonderful nation?"--Don Rhodes, Publications Editor,
Morris Communications Co.
"Becky Hobbs and Nick Sweet have created a powerful, unique, and brilliant musical about Nanyehi/Nancy Ward. The songs touch the heart and soul, and linger in the mind. The cast, dances, costumes, story, settings, and music were outstanding. Michelle Honaker portrayed Nanyehi to perfection with her vocal and acting skills. This is a shinning jewel of a musical, sure to land on Broadway and to tour the country for years, thanks to the talents of those involved who helped bring the Beloved Woman of the Cherokee to life. Standing ovations for every performance were well-deserved. I can hardly wait to see it again. I am certain that both the musical and the song "Pale Moon" will be multi-award winners."--Janelle Taylor - Multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling author
Becky Hobbs is one of the greatest piano players in music history, if not THE best! (next to Jerry Lee Lewis and cousin Mickey Gilley, that is.) her piano style is the epitome of female rockers. Her style definitely shows in this cd's "ALL KEYED UP." Her Oklahoma honky tonk drawl, favors George Jones and Whiskey, right on the map in "JONES ON THE JUKEBOX." While her mom and dad inspired "SHE BROKE HER PROMISE," a gentle heart, and two strong hands in "MAMA WAS A WORKIN' MAN," inspired this "COWGIRLS HEART" . . . . 5 gold stars to Ms. Hobbs on a job well done!--Radio Heart, Amazon.com Top Reviewer