Donna Marie is a prolific songwriter, live performer, musician and Producer from the North-West of England. From an early age she was fascinated with music, taking every opportunity to play on any instrument she could get her hands on.
She began playing piano at 9, writing songs at 11 and playing in various bands as soon as she was old enough. Over the last 11 years she has played literally thousands of gigs across the UK to some of the most critical audiences around. Performing in bars and workingmen's clubs has been a real learning experience and has helped mould her into the performer she is today.
After graduating from Huddersfield University in 2005 with a BSC (hons) Music Technology & Audio Systems, She began playing solo acoustic shows, which allowed her to grow as an artist in her own right. In 2007 she supported a number of big names including Scottish singer/songwriter AMY MACDONALD, American rock bands THE ENVY CORPS & THE BLACK LIPS and rising Nashville, country music star ELIZABETH COOK.
Nashville calling
Late 2007 Donna met music manager Phil Ellis (RF Records) at Manchester's IN THE CITY music event. Phil's belief in her music He introduced Her to Nashville Musician/Producer, Ray Barnette(Billy Dean, Dolly Parton). They have since begun writing songs together with some great results.
Performing her own songs is her biggest passion, however, She would also love to have other successful artist record her songs.
2008 was another busy year for Donna Marie. She supported radio one's latest favourite SAM ISAAC in Manchester and has been asked to support Ireland's up and coming star BEN GLOVER AND THE EARLS during his tour. Her second independently released CD called "THIS WORLD" has been a huge success with her fan-base and critics alike featuring 6 well crafted songs written about Love, Loneliness, Climate change and letting the good times roll.
