Katelyn Marks

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Born in Virginia and raised in the Carolinas, Katelyn Marks knows her music. As a child she discovered artists such as Faith Hill, Leann Rimes, Patsy Cline, and Shania Twain, all of whom shared a lifelong dream of being a country music recording artist. After performing at the 2007 GMA Music in the Rockies in Estes Park, Co she attracted the attention of Academy of Country Music award-winner, hit songwriter, and producer Lonnie Wilson with whom she recorded a self-titled EP in Nashville with him at the helm. Wilson has written hits for Luke Bryan and Rascal Flatts, among many others.

Katelyn also realized her commercial potential in August of 2008, when at the age of 19 she auditioned for American Idol in Jacksonville, Florida. After making it to the 4th round in front of judges Randy, Simon, Paula, and Kara, she felt on top of the world. When asked by Simon why she should be the next American Idol, Katelyn’s response was “My goal is to not only be a recording artist, but be a role model to those around me. I want to touch people’s lives with my music.”

Katelyn now fronts a high-energy band that is available to perform at fairs, festivals, nightclubs, music series, corporate events, and colleges and universities. She has opened for national acts such as Disney Music Group recording artist Bucky Covington, Grammy award-winning Shenandoah, Warner Bros. recording artist Jason Jones and was the featured act at an After Party for Arista Recording Artist Jason Michael Carroll.

Katelyn is receiving interest from record labels, casting directors, and music industry agents. By Katelyn Marks' side is Derek Drye who is a versatile musician playing lead guitar, dobro, mandolin, harmonica, as well as sharing lead and back-up vocals. Her five-piece band performs her original tunes and covers hits from artists ranging from Johnny Cash to Miranda Lambert. Their performances cultivate audience participation and connect personally with those attending the concert.

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