“Alexes Aiken kicks of Bayou Country Fest Fan Fest”

“New Orleans native Alexes Aiken has been making her name known in the musical state of Tennessee. She ended 2013 with numerous awards for the 17-20 year old age category from the Tennessee Country and Gospel Music Association including Entertainer of the Year for New Country, CD of the Year for her self-titled debut CD, and Music Video of the Year for her original, “Best in Me”. The Association also awarded Aiken and co-songwriter Tonia Aiken with awards for Songwriter of the Year for their song, “It’s Always Been You”. The eighteen-year-old singer-songwriter has been recording and performing in Tennessee since 2010, but she has not forgotten her Louisiana roots. She has multiple shows booked in her home state in the upcoming months. She recently performed with her band at the Islenos Fiesta in St. Bernard Parish and at the Neutral Ground coffee house in New Orleans. She is performing at Gattuso’s on March 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. Aiken is working on her second CD.”

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“Award winning Country artist Alexes Aiken Supports the National Military Family Association; Donating a portion of the proceeds from her song, ‘These Boots are made for Walkin’. The purpose of this project is to raise awareness for the service of military families and raise money for the National Military Family Association. This is the leading charity committed to strengthening and protecting the families of service members of all ranks and branches of the military. For more information, go to www.alexesaiken.com.”

“New Orleans-based country artist Alexes Aiken is branching out from her usual Nashville and New Orleans audience, and it seems to be working in her favor. In March 2013, the North America Country Music Associations, International (NACMAI) awarded her three awards in the 17- to 20-year-old age group at the International Awards Ceremony, which took place in Pigeon Forge. Alexes accepted the award for Future Star Female Vocalist of the Year. She has also been increasingly showcasing her talents beyond her voice and performance by writing original songs. This did not go unnoticed, as NACMAI also awarded her with the honors of Songwriter of the Year for New Gospel and Co-Songwriter of the Year for New Country. Alexes is branching out in more than just location and talent; she is also taking on her own band, which she believes will enhance her live performance and be helpful in touring. She released a music video for her original song “Best in Me” at the end of March.”

“Alexes was awarded Future Star - Female Vocalist of the Year (age 17-20), Songwriter of the Year for New Gospel (age 17-20) for the song, Note on the Mirror, and Co-Songwriter of the Year for New Country (age 17-20) for the song, Best In Me, by the North America Country Music Associations, Int'l.”

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