Feed Those In Need Benefit Show sponsored by The Houston Food Bank and Guitar Center
Special Thanks to Stephen Frost for playing the acoustic guitar for a few of my songs.
I had a wonderful time being the special guest performer for Hollywood Launch Academy of DFW and being interviewed by Amy Vanderoef of Good Morning Texas. She was so fun and easy to talk to!
#HouseofBluesDallas #HollywoodLaunch #HLDFW #GoodMorningTexas #WFAA.com #AmyVanderoef
I had the pleasure of meeting these Senior Corps of Cadets from Texas A&M University. They were so polite and very handsome too! I love this picture!! It was such an honor to sing for them.
#UnitedStatesArmy #Aggies #CorpsofCadets #TexasA&MUniversity
My old Junior High School, Beckendorff JHS, asked me to come sing at the Alumni Game. It just so happened to be my little brothers last game as point guard for that team in that gym. This was truly a touching night for my family. Go Bears!
#BeckendorffJuniorHighSchool #Basketball #Beckendorff Bears
On Feb. 1st, I had the privilege of performing with the Seven Lakes High School band, choir and orchestra, alongside some of the most amazing musical talents I have ever met. It was a wonderful experience!
Below is a picture with the names of some of the amazing people we were able to work with.
Caitlyn is a Cancer survivor from 7 th grade. She is now a Senior in High School who started the event Keep Kids Connected -- Who gives thousands of computers to kids with Cancer. See post below on picture. This years event was a Superhero theme. So fun!
I love singing the National Anthem at the Skeeters games because it has such a small town feel while you are there. It was so fun meeting some of the players who were so down to earth and nice. My little brother loves hanging out above where the players are warming up in the bullpen. Thank you for your continued support. You're the best MM's. xoxo Macy
The Sugar Land Skeeter and Me
Hello MM's, Proud to announce that the Houston Area's Minor League Baseball team the Sugar Land Skeeters have invited me to perform the National Anthem at this Saturday's game against the Rivershark's. I am excited to be back at Constellation Field. Good Luck Skeeters!
For more info on the Skeeters schedule and ticket pricing Click HERE!
I recently found out that I have been selected as a semi-finalist for the 2013 Unsigned Only Music Competition for my original song 'Just Me & You'. I am very excited to find out the results. Cross your fingers MM's. Stay tuned! ~Macy XOXO
Take a look at my interview with Brittany Darrington from BDTV. I chat about the fine balance between growing stardom and the 'true to herself' approach for family, school and friends. It was great having a chance to sit down and chat with Brittany. Enjoy!
~Macy XOXOX
Hellllloooo MM's, I was recently out in LA writing and recording. While in the studio with Anthony Mazza and Jonathan George, we revamped 'Scream Out Loud.' I love it and I hope you do too.
XOXOX
Macy
I am really excited to be a part of such a great event at Smith Ranch in Katy, TX.
Come out and support a good cause - Monday, May 27th!
Family Fun in the Sun for Kayla Benefit
For more info contact April Mancini at 281.986.9226.
Come join me and Katy Rocks Music Fest Saturday, May 25th at 12p at Vida Loca in Katy, Texas. Great Food and Funtastic Music!! See ya there!
Thank you so much Bruce and Kelly for a wonderful evening at The Marque. I really had a great time performing for your party!
Hero by Mariah Carey covered by Macy Medford at End It: Shine a Light on Slavery.
This was the 3rd year in a row that I performed the National Anthem at the Katy Heritage Festival. I always have a great time and love being at the ball park. Thank you to all the fans that came out to support! Your the best MM's ever. :)
Katy Teen A Talent Beyond Her Years, Katy Times
Stacy Medford well remembers the day she realized her daughter, Macy, had a real passion for performing. Macy was just three and had finished performing in a local production of ''The Nutcracker.''
''She cried all the way home and kept saying, 'it's over, it's over.' And then she slept in her tutu and full stage makeup,'' said Stacy. ''I knew from that moment on that she loved being on the stage.''
Now 15, Macy Medford still loves the stage, whether it's a performing the lead in her high school musical or taking the spotlight as a singer/songwriter on the fast track to stardom.
Born and raised in Katy, Macy is an advanced honor sophomore student at Seven Lakes High School. She has played leading roles such as Scapino in the Italian play, ''Scapino,'' Iago in ''Alladin,'' Annie in the musical, ''Annie'' and Alice in ''Alice in Wonderland.'' Her latest stage role was the lead in the Seven Lakes High School production of "The Drowsy Chaperone.''
"It was the role of a lifetime," gushed Macy. "I had two solos and a duet."
Macy is an admitted devotee of Broadway musicals. She wakes up every morning listening to Pandora Show Tunes on her radio. But it's her songwriting and singing talent that has Macy on the road to success, starting in November 2011 when she received a Pop Artist of the Year nomination at the LA Music Awards held at the renowned Whiskey a Go Go in Hollywood.
Then came the release of Macy's first single, "Just You and Me," which hit international radio in its first week of release and rocketed straight to No. 1 on the Top 40 charts on Tween Pop Radio. It was the first song to ever debut and hit No. 1 the same week.
Macy also released the music video for the single, which can be viewed on YouTube. Next came the release of her first album, "Crazy 'Bout You," by Tate Music Group.
It took her two years to complete the CD, which features eight songs that she co-wrote, along with West Coast producers Jonathan George and Anthony Mazza.
When asked to describe her music style, Macy thought for a moment, then answered, "it's pop-jazz, kind of a combination of [Grammy Award winner] Michael Bublé, [jazz/popartist] Norah Jones and [British singer/songwriter] Duffy."
Macy's voice is soothing and melodic, very pleasing to the ear, but it's her lyrics that sets Macy apart from her contemporaries. The words are smart, thoughtful, positive and playful, and belie the fact that Macy is just finishing up her sophomore year in high school.
Macy's songwriting talents have not gone unnoticed. In addition to her Pop Star of the Year nomination, she is the recent recipient of two more songwriting awards.
In November, she accepted an award from the Dallas Songwriters Association for the song, "Just Me and You," one of the tunes on her CD; and in February, she was named a semifinalist for the same song in the International Songwriting Competition that drew 20,000 entries.
George is duly impressed with the talents of his songwriting partner from Katy.
''Macy is a great writer,'' he said. "Her music is pop infused with jazz vocals that are so unique. You can't help but love her music, and you'll walk away singing her songs.''
If she has a favorite of the eight tunes on her CD, Macy points to three — the title song, "Crazy About You," as well as "Just You and Me" and "Stronger."
She likes "Just You and Me" because it's a "feel-good song that features a ukulele" and "Stronger" because it's all about overcoming challenges.
When she's not performing on stage, Macy likes to read and go snow-skiing. She's also enjoys watching vintage movies.
''I'm a real bookworm, and really enjoy reading anything having to do with the Renaissance, especially the Tudor period," she said, proudly adding that she can name all the English monarchs.
"And I like to read anything by Shakespeare," she said.
Macy also shares her talent with local nonprofits like the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, and has performed at the Rice Harvest Festival. She'll perform Saturday at the Warrenton Feed Store near Round Top, Texas, and on May 11, she'll perform at the Savannah Smiles Fun Run 5K to benefit Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
The talented teen also belongs to the National Charity League's Star Chapter and volunteers for Katy Rocks, Inc., a nonprofit that promotes music education through music lessons, after-school programs, band formations and live performances at places like The Krause Center for at-risk children and the Arc of Katy.
Macy said she is grateful for her God-given talent, and for the support of her family.
''I thank God for giving me my voice,'' she said. ''I thank my Mom for believing I could do anything, and my Daddy, who knows exactly what to say and is always open for a hug. And thanks to my two little brothers (Trey, 13, and Grayson, 9) for making me smile and for being my biggest fans.''
For more information, visit www.MacyMedford.com.