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Rachel Warwick

Rachael Warwick's sound walks the line between nu and alternative
Country/Americana with a tinge of pop thrown in for good measure. She has a style that has been described as one of a kind in fact Mark Moffatt, her producer and Rachael originated the name Anglo-Americana.

The Brit chick was born and grew up in England and listened to a wide variety of music from around the world, but Country music was embedded in her heart from a very early age, which arose from a trip to Nashville when she was 13 years old.

What makes Rachael's current success quite remarkable is that in the late 1990 she was fronting punk/pop band Hype A tour of the UK, a few music festivals, a single Alian and one of Rachael songs being used for a TV commercial for music industry board game Chart Moves were the sum of the bands career.

The turn of the century would see Rachael evolving the sound for which she is now known. Misfortune and fortune alike played a part in the evolution, which would change her career for the better. Her new sound was one that she felt best represented her personality. It retains the cynical edge that she brought with her from the late 90's punk/pop band yet expertly harnesses the friction caused by the clash between the quirky eccentricities of the UK and the more uniform US style of Alt-country/ Americana.

On a non-musical note, Rachael has spent the last three years maintaining a successful campaign for a day centre for adults with
learning difficulties, she even managed to gain support from Cherie Blair. Musically, Rachael is currently promoting her debut album “Maverick” which was recorded at the world famous Emerald Studios and produced by Mark Moffatt (5 times producer of the year - Australia) who now resides in Nashville, Tennessee. Moffatts’ endless credits include INXS, Keith Urban, Deana Carter and Crowded House, amongst others. Rachael is also in the process of choosing which tracks from her 60 song back catalogue to put on her second album.

Rachael Warwick has a voice that is as clear and fresh as a Hill Country morning...a voice that is soulful and haunting as an evening on the San Antonio Riverwalk. Combine that with a flair for creative songwriting and you have the complete package of Rachael Warwick’s new cd “Maverick”.

The six song collection is highlighted by “Mistake”...an emotional, honest song about love and the agony of love lost. “Highway 109” is pure country with a clever hook about two characters you will recognize.

Rachael Warwick and her music combines integrity and vision with intelligence and independence. If you are wondering where the “new” talent for the 21st Century is coming from look no farther than Rachael Warwick. After all we need more “Mavericks” and that is no “Mistake” Jim Patrick (programme Director of KIKT-FM in Greenville, Texas) “Rachael is a true talent, the real deal and a breath of fresh air in this format, I can see her accepting the Female Vocalist of the year at the CMA or ACM’s” Tom Clarke - Hill at Saga Country

“MTV should turn their cameras on Rachael Warwick! She’s got it all... the looks, the voice, and well crafted songs that will stand the test of time” Paul Scaturro President Webcds.com

“You’ve never met anyone quite like Rachael Warwick, the stunning altcountry Brit that recently splashed onto the Nashville scene. Rachael is as charming and gorgeous as she is talented. She’s got a good head on her shoulders and she isn’t afraid to be herself -- even if it isn’t what everyone else wants or expects. Now that’s integrity.” Graham Griffiths – Associate Arts
Editor Out & About Nashville

“Rachael Warwick a striking UK pop country artist who rests somewhere between Shania Twain and Casey Chambers and bears an uncanny resemblance to Angelina Jolie” Nashville Rage

“Mistake is the stand out track, with an emotive and catchy chorus that one can believe in. Highway 109 is clearly the most country and for the die hard fan, the clever reference to Mary Ann and Wanda from the controversial Dixie Chicks hit ‘Goodbye Earl’, gives the saga a new lease of life. “Fresh sounding music and incredibly pleasant vocal, each track different, appealing to a wide spectrum of musical tastes. I played it for people who usually never listen to country music, and they found it very enjoyable.”
Marie Crichton, ‘Cross Country’ show on thebridgewalsall

Rachael Warwick – The Uk’s next new hope, championed as Britain’s best chance in the last ten years of making it big in the states and she is going to be huge in the UK. Her single “Mistake is out of the top drawer” Stuart Cameron
– Hotdisc UK (CMA International broadcaster of the year).

“Mistake – The next Womens anthem” Mark Moffatt (5 times producer of the year Australia)

As Rachael’s first single “Mistake”, floats through the airwaves, one thought comes to mind: FREEDOM. This voice, this celestial voice, has the emotional quality of flying in dreams. As I close my eyes, I see a Southern, summer river quickly passing below me as rachael hits every note with grace and ease.

Now it’s up to the listeners to decide if the world wants to hear Rachael Warwick. In the humble opinion of an old music editor, we most certainly do.
Jadyn M Stevens

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