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Short Biography

The Isla Grant Show

Scottish born singer-songwriter Isla Grant returns to New Zealand in 2012 with a fresh look and brand new show.  Isla's beautiful voice together with an ability to write sensitive songs that cross over from country/folk to easy listening have now established her as a major recording artist in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand.  

Also featured is Al Grant, her equally talented husband who will sing several songs on his own accord together with duets with Isla and at the same time, providing his irrepressible humour.  Also featured is the star of the recent "Music and Life of John Denver" show, Bevan Gardiner who is a talented singer headed for international stardom.

The show is backed by an array of international musicians including keyboards, steel guitar, lead guitar, fiddle/mandolin, percussion, bass and piper. State of the Art sound, lighting and audio visual effects make 2012 The Isla Grant Show a truly international presentation.

In-depth Biography
Isla Grant is a Scottish contemporary country singer with a deep catalog whose popularity extends from the United Kingdom and Ireland to New Zealand and Australia. Born in Wigtownshire, Scotland, she grew up in a musical family and was greatly influenced by the folk music of her region. She learned to play the guitar and took an interest in American country music. In time, Grant found international success as a Scottish country singer, releasing numerous albums, generally one or more per year. Her catalog includes the albums Only Yesterday (1999), Mother (2000), Childhood Memories (2002), The Day Christ Was Born (2002), The Beauty of My Home (2003), The Best of Isla Grant (2004), When the Day Is Done (2005), Faith, Love and Hope (2006), Down Memory Lane (2007), A Dream Come True (2008), and Special to Me (2008). Grant eventually founded a record label of her own, I.G.E., and made her independent album debut with Isla Sings Hank (2008), a Hank Williams tribute album. ~ Jason Birchmeier, Rovi