Edwina Hayes grew up in Preston, Lancashire (UK) before moving to the East coast of Yorkshire as a teenager, where she has been based ever since. Dividing her time between the UK and America, Edwina’s second home is Nashville where she is a much loved as a songwriter and artist.

In March 2003 Edwina signed as a writer with Warner Chappell. Her influences include Mindy Smith, Kate York, Alison Krauss, Ray Charles, Carole King, Van Morrison, Nanci Griffith, Richard Thompson, Patty Griffin and Bob Dylan.

As well as writing on her own, Edwina enjoys co-writing with her friends such as Carissa Broadwater and Malcolm Darwen and has also co-written songs with writers that range from UK writers Boo Hewerdine (Patience of Angels - Eddi Reader) and Ricky Ross (High - James Blunt) to Nashville writers Don Rollins (It’s Five O Clock Somewhere - Alan Jackson/Jimmy Buffet) and Bobby Wood (Talkin’ In Your Sleep - Crystal Gayle).

In 2005 Warner Brothers released Edwina’s debut album ’Out On My Own’ on produced by Clive Gregson and John Wood, and her song ’I Want Your Love’ from the album was included on the No.1 bestselling CD ’Acoustic Love’. Both Michael Parkinson and Bob Harris have been tremendous supporters of Edwina on BBC Radio 2.

Edwina kicked off 2008 with her first solo UK headline tour and released her second record ’Pour Me A Drink’ on February 22nd. Blessed with a rich, full-bodied voice that perfectly captures the mood of her soul-stirring melodies, title track “Pour Me A Drink” had been partially inspired by her dad. The majority of Edwina’s songs are mid-paced wonders, yet her anthemic “Closer To Home” cunningly borders on Pop territory given its catchy chorus, whilst still being firmly rooted in Folk, Country and Americana territory. We have to admit that Nashville had naturally a huge impact on Edwina’s songs, this results in Edwina’s music being a winsomely original blend of genres, anchored as always by her distinctive voice that could have the likes of Alison Krauss and Kate Rusby weeping into their mics were they to hear it.

We have to notice the remarkable and the beautiful cover artwork of the album made by Helen Batty, an artist from New York.

For those already familiar with Hayes’ winsome writing talents and seductive vocals, “Pour Me A Drink” provides the opportunity to fall in love all over again; for those discovering Hayes for the first time, it will surely be a case of love at first sight

Pour Me A Drink
Edwina Hayes
Original Release Date : Feb 22 2008
Label : Twirly Music
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Band Website : edwinahayes.com
Interview with Edwina Hayes by Miss Lucy (ZikAnnuaire)