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Press Release: Those Who Matter. . . Album Release - Tracy Lightner (Texas Made)

For Immediate Release
Thursday, November 19, 2020

Tracy Lightner "Those Who Matter. . ." via Live Solo Piano
Release Date:  12 / 02 / 2020

Those Who Matter… is a compilation of soulful classical music that Tracy Lightner composed for her loved ones, and to honor the legacy of "Isaac Toland."  Isaac Toland is her great (3X) grandfather who was emancipated in 1865 and donated land for the first church, school and cemetery for newly freed slaves near Houston, Texas.  This collection has dates as late as 1993, to as early as 2020.  Her grandmother Susie Burton invested years of her earnings to pay for Tracy’s piano lessons.  In the end, she would have her train with four instructors.  Tracy started playing the piano for her church’s youth choir while in the 5th grade.  She continued on while attending high school. Soon she performed in city wide recitals as the closing act.  She was a natural and music allowed her the self expression needed during her teenage years.

Each song is lovingly composed with the thoughts of those nearest and dearest to her heart.  She was spiritually compelled to leave this part of her talent and artistry as a legacy for her children.  Tracy decided that the best delivery for her work would be a complete and honest recording.  Each song was recorded in its purest form -she sat at her keyboard and used iPhone’s recording app.  There was no remastering, no unnecessary mixing, addition of altering frequencies or editing… just raw uncut music filled.  This method of recording and releasing of music provides for a true live experience which is heard throughout the album. 

Tracy is an independent artist who researched how to publish her music without the wait for a possible contract with a well known music label.  She researched the journey of the leading Independent recording artist, “Chance The Rapper,” and followed the route he took.  During this COVID pandemic, recording studios are not as assessable.  Other popular artist like, “Megan The Stallion" have taken to recording their new releases in the living rooms of their homes.

Classical Music Is Great For the Brain. . .

"How might music enhance cognitive performance? It's not clear, but the researchers speculated that listening to music helps organize the firing of nerve cells in the right half of the cerebral cortex, the part of the brain responsible for higher functions. According to this construct, music — or at least some forms of music — acts as an "exercise" that warms up selected brain cells, allowing them to process information more efficiently."  Music and Health - July 2011, Harvard Health Publishing

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/music-and-health


Bio:  Tracy Lightner

Early Years

Tracy was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas.  Her grandmother, Susie Burton provided her with piano lessons at the age of six.  Her talent blossomed and her grandmother had her sit with three other instructors with a focus on music theory, gospel and classical.  Her skills led her to play for the school’s choir. She headlined city wide piano recitals and served as youth pianist at the church she attended from the 5th through 11th grade. Each of these opportunities were rewarding and certainly helped shape her to be successful throughout her career.

Current

Tracy earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communication from Dallas Baptist University (DBU) and interned with the State of Texas in Human Resources.  Later, she earned a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from DBU. She is currently enrolled at a university to earn her Doctorate in Health Care Administration.

Community

Tracy is a leader in the communities in which she resides. For over a decade, she led others in the fight against obesity. She founded the organization ThickHealth.org! where she and her two daughters met with city officials, schools, businesses, churches and the public to provide services and resources such as the ThickHealth.org! Healthy Me Walk-a-Thon, health fairs, networking events and more.  Their efforts have been featured by major networks such as: FOX, CBS, NBC, TBN and other media outlets.  She continued her community service as the Elite winner of Ms. All World Beauties Pageant in 2018.  She won the “Community Service” and “Talent” awards.  Isaac’s Song made its debut during this pageant.  She was honored to also receive the AWB Lifetime Ambassador title.

Tracy is excited about her new album release and looks forward to the journey and experiences to come.

For More Information:

Contact: Bre Lightner

Those Who Matter. . .  Release Date: 12 / 02 / 2020

Available For Purchase On:  Amazon Music, iTunes, Apple Music & Spotify

Phone:  214.414.2011

Email:  info@thickcompanies.com

Follow on Facebook and Instagram: @tracylightnermusic 

Full Media Kit:  https://79750418-350e-45b6-a617-2b7231b13325.filesusr.com/ugd/5993f9_6e57d7a0f2ed49308d0c6733c21f44ce.pdf

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