Natalie LaRue
| Natalie LaRue | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Natalie Marie LaRue |
| Born | December 28, 1983 |
| Origin |
San Clemente, California Nashville, Tennessee |
| Genres | Pop, acoustic, Americana, CCM |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | BEC |
| Associated acts | LaRue |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/natalielarue?fref=ts |
Natalie Marie Murray (née, LaRue; born December 28, 1983), is an American singer, songwriter, from Nashville, Tennessee. She has released four studio albums with her band LaRue, formed by her brother Phillip and herself, and an EP as solo artist.
Natalie Marie LaRue, now Murray, was born on December 28, 1983, the daughter of Paul William LaRue and Carolynn Marie LaRue (née, Nesbitt), who were married on October 11, 1980 in Santa Barbara County, California. Her elder brother is Phillip LaRue, and she has two younger twin sisters.
Ever since she started singing in church choirs at an early age, Natalie has had a passion to sing. At the age of 11, she teamed up with her brother, Phillip, to write their first song while he was bed-ridden by mononucleosis.
At 14, she and Phillip were signed as a duo to Reunion Records under the Provident Music Group. Their self-titled debut album LaRue was released in 2000 including 11 original tracks they had co-written. They became very popular in the CCM scene. People loved their acoustic-pop style, bright melodies and lilting, rich vocal harmonies. Songs like the softhearted and memorable Someday, written to Natalie’s future husband and Phillip’s future wife, and Reason, a statement of faith amidst doubts established LaRue as beyond their age in talent and maturity.
In 2001, they released their second album Transparent. Also with all songs written by the two siblings, but with brand new themes and an edgier, rock-influenced sound. Critics were amazed by Transparent. From the alternative/pop Jaded, about changing relationships, to the electro ballad Fallen For You, a love song to God, to the soft and melodious Brianna’s Song, a deeply moving song written about their sister with cerebral palsy. The album confirmed LaRue’s place among top CCM performers.
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