 Justine Blazer, 24, is a Detroit based world-class top-notch singer, recording artist, BMI songwriter, guitarist, entertainer and musician performing at high-end venues, festivals, concerts and events throughout the Midwest. She has been in the industry for over a decade. Her live show can range from a solo performance, an acoustic duo, a trio, four-piece band and up. Justine Blazer is becoming one of Mid-West's most popular names. Touring 120+ live shows a year regionally or nationally, Justine is not slowing down anytime soon. She performed at the 25th and 26th Annual WYCD Downtown Hoedown where she shared the same stage many national acts such as Trisha Yearwood, Jewel and Gretchen Wilson. She completed her Nashville Tour in 2007 where she performed at the World Famous Tootsies, The Nashville Palace and The French Quarter. Also in 2007, Blazer earned three Detroit Music Award nominations for Outstanding Vocalist, Outstanding Songwriter and Outstanding Artist. In additional the nominations, she won the Detroit Blues Challenge round four competition, earning her great respect the blues world. In 2008, she earned an additional Detroit Music Award nomination for “Country Album of the Year”.
She always knew she would be in the spotlight and in her prime, she has sung for the NFL, NHRA, NBA, MLB, Madison Square Garden, Detroit Music Hall, opened for numerous national acts such as Lonestar, Josh Gracin, Terri Clark, Jason Aldean, Bucky Covington, Whiskey Falls, Jason Michael Carroll, Lee Roy Parnell, Thousand Foot Krutch, headlined at the famous St. Andrew's Hall in Detroit, Emerald Theater, was is a frequent musical guest on the nationally syndicated radio program The Mitch Albom Show on WJR and is a regular guest on Detroit’s number one country station 99.5 WYCD. Justine has also made numerous TV appearances and has been seen on ABC, ESPN, ESPN 2 and FOX networks. Entertaining has always been her passion. Born and raised in the metro Detroit area, she has always been involved in singing, dancing, songwriting and entertaining.
Starting dance lessons at age 3, voice lessons at age 5, wrote her first song at age 8, learned piano theory at age 10, and then she recorded her first country EP at age 13 that was submitted to Nashville that created a lot of buzz. When Justine was a child, she was known as the “little kid with the big voice.” She got her start by competing in endless competitions, fairs, contests, festivals, showcases, musicals, talent shows and much more that gave her so much experience that lead her to where she is today. Her unique and powerful singing parallels her talented songwriting abilities. This natural beauty and former model is not only a vocalist but also she plays the keyboard, piano, harmonica, acoustic guitar and electric guitar. She recently got signed and endorsed by Luna/Dean Guitars Inc.
Singing many genres of music including jazz, blues, opera, country, standards, acoustic, R&B, and gospel, she enjoys the freedom to express herself in many ways. Justine is able to diversify her musical talent. She has recorded several albums, demos and EP's in numerous genres. Justine is constantly re-inventing herself, giving exactly what her fans want. Justine Blazer truly is a voice of all traits and a premier entertainer.
As a member of BMI, the Academy of Popular Music/Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the owner of her own company (La Blaze Entertainment), record label (La Blaze Records) and publishing company (La Blaze Music Publishing - BMI),  Justine Blazer has a great business sense as well. Justine's music is on regular rotation on XM Satellite Radio, DMX Satellite Radio, Sirius Radio and many other radio stations in the United States, Australia, Europe and Asia. In 2006, was personally scouted out and discovered by MTV for a non-exclusive licensing deal to have her music on URGE, a new digital music service from MTV Networks.
Justine Blazer released her full debut pop/rock album entitled Passion in Me in 2005 on Tower Records, CDBaby and iTunes, which includes her popular single of Nancy Sinatra’s all time hit “These Boots are Made for Walking”. Other previous releases include her debut single Raining in the City and her Holiday Album Just A Justine Christmas, which are having great success. In November of 2007, she released her forth album of a country genre entitled Red, White and Blue, which is now available worldwide.
The Star Spangled Banner is a very common song for Justine Blazer. She has performed the National Anthem for countless sporting events for the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHRA, OHL, among other minor league organizations. Justine has sang for teams like the Detroit Pistons, Detroit Shock, Detroit Tigers, Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, Indiana Pacers, Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills, Plymouth Whalers, Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, DC Nationals, the New Jersey Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers, the NHRA Fall nationals and many other sporting events. Most of these games and events were aired on major stations such as ESPN, ESPN 2, FOX and ABC.
She has also starred in many commercials, radio jingles and media. Justine Blazer starred in a Jimmy Kimmel Live! Commercial filmed in Hollywood, CA. Justine then headed back east and sang at the infamous Madison Square Garden for the New York Independent Film and Music Festival. Justine then landed the March cover of Go Detroit Magazine and was featured in Six Degrees Magazine in July along with numerous local and national newspaper write-ups and reviews. Her song Rush (Remix) is currently in a motion picture entitled Drop Box in Hollywood, CA.
Justine's musical genre is very unique because it’s country but mixed with blues, southern rock and "Motown" roots. Some of Justine's major influences are Joss Stone, Sheryl Crow, Faith Hill, Martina McBride and Shania Twain. “I'd like to describe my music as it has an eclectic sound to it.” Justine’s music has been put in the hands of major record labels like Geffen, Columbia Records, Hollywood, Motown, Maverick, DreamWorks and Interscope and is currently in the process of getting signed to major label. Whatever she pursues, she puts her whole heart and soul into it. “I just live one day at a time do what my heart tells me. Music is my passion and all I can be is me!”
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
- OPENED for national acts such as: Lonestar, Josh Gracin, Terri Clark, Jason Aldean, Bucky Covington, Whiskey Falls, Jason Michael Carroll, Lee Roy Parnell, Thousand Foot Krutch
- Recently COMPLETED her Nashville Tour 2007 where she performed at the World Famous Tootsies, The Nashville Palace and The French Quarter
- SANG the national anthem for:
Detroit Tigers, Plymouth Whalers, Indianapolis Colts (twice), Indiana Pacers (twice), Buffalo Bills, Dallas Mavericks, Cleveland Cavaliers, New Jersey Nets, Boston Celtics, DC Nationals, NHRA Nationals, Phoenix Sun
Recent Past Performances at:
- 25th Annual Downtown Hoedown
- 26th Annual Downtown Hoedown
- Meijer Taylor Summer Festival 2008
- Stars and Stripes Festival 2008
- GM Detroit River Days 2008
- National Belleville Strawberry Festival 2008
- Emerald Theater
- St. Andrew’s Hall
- Greektown Casino
- Soaring Eagle Casino
- Andiamo Celebrity Show Room
- Silky’s Martini and Music Cafe
- Michigan State Fair 2007
- Fowlerville Fair 2007
- Stars and Stripes Festival 2007
- Little River Casino
- Sam’s Town Casino - Robinsonville, MS
- Memphis Smoke
- Telegraph Cruise w/ WYCD 2007
- Detroit Metro Times Blowout 11
- Silver Spur Music House
- Hot Blues and BBQ Festival 2007
- Fifth Avenue Detroit
- Magic Bag Theater - Detroit Blues Society Finals 2007
- Sang in the Songwriters Hall of Fame Artist Showcase in NYC 2006
AWARDS/NOMINATIONS
- WINNER of the 2007 Detroit Blues Challenge Round 4 Competition
- NOMINATED for a Detroit Music Award in 2008 for her album Red White and Blue for Outstanding Country Recording
- NOMINATED for three Detroit Music Awards in 2007 for Outstanding Artist, Outstanding Vocalist and Outstanding Songwriter in the country category
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
- FEATURED on The Mitch Albom Show Radio Show on 760 WJR AM
- SPECIAL GUEST on the 99.5FM WYCD Mid Day "Lunch on Demand" show with DJ Mike Scott in Detroit.
- APPEARED in the Jimmy Kimmel Live! national commercial
- MADE the cover of GO Detroit Magazine (March 06), Filter Magazine (O&E), Go and Do Michigan magazine, Observer & Eccentric numerous times, Six Degrees Magazine, The Magazine of Country Music, Detroit FreePress, and Real Detroit
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
- Currently ENDORSED by Luna/Dean Guitars Inc.
- Currently ENDORSED by Marshall Amps. (KORG USA)
- ACTIVE MEMBER of the National Academy of Popular Music
- RELEASED 3 albums with worldwide distribution including iTunes, Napster & URGE
- ACTIVE MEMBER of the Detroit Blues Society
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