Miko Marks Named Best New Country Artist
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MusicDish Network launched a supporting campaign to drive votes which
was a factor in the awarding
Country singer/songwriter Miko Marks dazzled at the New Music Weekly
Awards on November 18th, where she was named Best New Country Artist of
2006. Miko is the first African American woman ever to receive an award
for achievement in country music. The award comes on the heels of her
successful debut album, Freeway Bound, and a busy year of touring
across the United States.
Miko signed up with to the MusicDish Network's online marketing/artist
development program last summer in support of her third single release
and first music video "Mama," featuring Grammy winning Erykah Badu in
the title role. Once she was nominated for the New Music Weekly Award,
MusicDish Network launched a supporting campaign to drive votes which
was a factor in the awarding. "It's been such a pleasure working with
Miko and helping her blaze a trail through today's country music,"
commented MusicDish Network's Eric de Fontenay.
Dressed in a feminine gray slip dress under embroidered black tulle,
Miko walked the red carpet at Hollywood's historic Avalon Theater
before the 4th annual awards program. Her dress was provided by the San
Francisco boutique of Margaret O'Leary, which carries fashions by
O'Leary and designers such as Cynthia Steffe, Graham & Spence, Erica
Tanov and others. A Bay Area resident, Miko was thrilled to show off
the work of a local designer. "Their clothes are so simple yet elegant.
They really make you feel beautiful," said the rising country star.
Adding to the sparkle in her eyes, Miko was radiant in an estimated one
million dollars worth of diamonds from the Varna Jewelry collection.
Revered platinum-smith and jewelry designer, Garo Chividjian,
personally selected two diamond solitaries, bracelets and a stunning
diamond choker for the event. The Los Angeles jewelry designer
immigrated to the United States from Bulgaria in 1980 and is regarded
as one of the top in his field. On the red carpet, Miko flashed her
"bling" and exclaimed, "I feel like a million dollars... literally!"
As the first nominee performer of the night, Miko rocked the house with
the title cut form her CD, Freeway Bound. The star-studded program was
hosted by American Idol's Carmen Rasmusen and syndicated radio host
Buck McCoy. Celebrity presenters and attendees included Steven Seagal,
Judy Tenuta, Frank Stallone, Sally Savalas and others.
As a songwriter, Miko's lyrics are personal and intimate, delivered by
a voice that is clear and riveting. Miko is already working on songs
for her sophomore album to be recorded in Nashville.
For more on Miko Marks, visit http://www.mikomarks.com or
http://www.myspace.com/mikkomarks
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