Ep. 032: Marcia Ramirez - Singer/Songwriter & Background Vocalist

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Many people have seen Marcia Ramirez performing on stage with artists such as Rodney Crowell, Patty Loveless, Pam Tillis and Tanya Tucker.  Now people are discovering Marcia's own music as she's becoming an in-demand performer at many venues across the country, such as the world famous "Bluebird Cafe" in Nashville, TN.  Marcia is a multi-instrumentalist, as well as one of Nashville's busiest session singers.  Marcia has 5 solo albums, “Compromise”,  "The Barefoot Sessions", "Life Goes On", "Beautifully Lived"  and her newest project, released in June 2017 "Abba's Child", her first faith-based project.Her song, "God and My Girlfriends" is currently on Reba McEntire's new CD, "Sing It Now: Songs of Faith and Hope", and her song "You Belong In The Sun" is on Jo Dee Messina's Greatest Hits, garnering Marcia her first Gold Record. Marcia has also had her songs cut by American Idol finalist Scott McIntyre, Australian Country Music Star Melinda Schneider, Grand Ol' Opry stars, The Whites, Nashville Star finalist Rachel Williams and many others, including Brandon Rhyder, Supersonic Blues Machine, Leather and Lace, Shari Rowe and Canadian Star Tara Oram.  She is currently touring with pop legend Christopher Cross and squeezing in her own shows across the country as well. In 2017, Marcia felt called by God to start a new kind of women’s ministry that encourages diversity and serves women of all faiths and beliefs. Together with her childhood friend, Lisa Schmitz, Marcia started “God and My Girlfriends Ministries”.  As Founder and President, Marcia oversees content, leads the online community, serves as host for the quarterly “G&G Gatherings” in Nashville, TN, and performs and speaks at women’s events across the country. You can find out more about “God and My Girlfriends Ministries” at www.godandmygirlfriendsonline.com  Marcia has performed live with:Patty Loveless, Rodney Crowell, Christopher Cross, Tanya Tucker, Lee Ann Womack, Pam Tillis, Mindy McCready, Bill Anderson, Henry Lee Summer, Jason Sellers, Linda Davis, Deborah Allen, Shane McAnally, and many more.Album credits (background vocals):Rodney Crowell --- Fate's Right HandRodney Crowell --- The OutsiderRodney Crowell -- The Essential Rodney CrowellBilly Dean  -- Let Them Be LittleMarty Raybon   -- At His BestCletus T. Judd  -- Bipolar and ProudBrandon Rhyder -- Live at Billy Bob'sBrandon Rhyder -- ConvictionBrandon Rhyder -- That's Just MeRay Scott  ---  RayalityRyan James   -- DirectedElizabeth Cook  -- BallsWalt Wilkins  -- HopewellSam Baker  -- Pretty WorldKylie Harris --  Love, Lessons and LiesJason Eady  -- From underneath the oldJohn Berry  --  HitsJimmy Fortune  -- I believeHank Williams Jr.  -- I'm one of youShane McAnally  -- Shane McAnallyCarolyn Martin  -- Cookin' with CarolynHal Ketchum   --- Lucky ManRachel Williams  -- Lonely at the BottomBritt Savage  --- FingerprintsTV appearances include:The David Letterman ShowGood Morning AmericaThe CBS Morning ShowThe Conan O'Brien ShowThe ACM AwardsThe Grand Old Opry LivePBS Presents: Christopher Cross and Friendshttps://www.marciaramirez.com/https://www.instagram.com/marciaramirez/https://www.facebook.com/marcia.ramirezSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9JCBNUCRNRVKY&source=url)