Joelle Named May “Best Vocalist Of The Month” With His Song, “Natural Beauty”

Joelle

Joelle, a promising pop/rock singer & writer based in Calgary, AB, Canada, has won the May SingerUniverse “Best Vocalist Of The Month” Competition, for her performance of the new song, “Natural Beauty” (written by Jim Sells & Don Somerville). This song is featured on her second album Pillar Of Stone, which she released independently in 2008.

“Natural Beauty” is a very appealing, pop/AC ballad which provides an excellent showcase for Joelle’s clear, expressive vocals. Joelle has selected a fine song to record – “Natural Beauty” has a positive, romantic theme with descriptive, heartfelt lyrics. This song was skillfully produced by Chris Omartian, who co-wrote eight of the songs on Joelle’s album. The recording also features Grammy-winning producer Michael Omartian on piano, plus music tracks by several top Nashville studio musicians,

Joelle (whose last name is Persram) grew up in St. Albert, AB, which is a small town northwest of Edmonton. She began singing in public when she was eight, and she also started writing songs early on. During high school, she joined a prominent choir called the Youth Singers Of Calgary, which performed regionally and overseas (including Australia). Joelle also entered local talent contests and fared well – she won a trip to Las Vegas, and received airplay by winning a radio station contest.

Following college (she studied music at North American Baptist College in Edmonton), Joelle began pursuing her music career. She has recorded two full albums – Look At Me Now (2003) and her latest CD, Pillar Of Stone. Joelle co-wrote three of the songs on this album, which she recorded in Nashville, “I commuted from Calgary to Nashville to record Pillar Of Stone,” she explained. ‘I loved working with Chris Omartian, who is brilliant and has an amazing ear. And it was great co-writing with Chris, Jim Sells and Don Somerville.”

The CD cover of Joelle's album, Pillar Of Stone.

Prior to the album’s release in Canada, Joelle released the title track “Pillar Of Stone” as a single in the U.S. Impressively, the song reached #36 on the Radio & Records Top 40 CHR chart. Joelle is now considering releasing “Natural Beauty” as her next single, and she’s already filmed a video of this song.

In addition to promoting her music at radio, Joelle is also planning a media press tour, while building a strong internet presence. Notably, she has formed a band (with six musicians) which plays regularly around Calgary. “I hope to tour with my band later this year,” she said. Joelle is currently handling her own management, although she does receive guidance from a management company.