April Meservy (/mɪˈsɜːrvi/ mih-SUR-vee) is an independent[1] singer/songwriter.
April Meservy | |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse |
David GrandPre (m. 2018) |
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| Labels | Forêt d'Musique |
| Website | aprilmeservy |
History
editMeservy performed in Salt Lake City's Olympic Square during the 2002 Winter Olympics.[citation needed]
She self-released her first album, Somewhere Between Sunsets, in early 2010, on her Forêt d'Musique (Jèrriais: "Forest of Music") label.
In 2017, her cover of U2's "With or Without You" was selected by Canadian pair figure skaters Eric Radford and Meagan Duhamel for their short program for the season and into the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games, where they won team gold and individual bronze medals.[2] Meservy's rendition reached the Top 40 on iTunes.[3][4]
In 2018, she released an EP, The Good-Morrow.[5]
In 2019, she starred as Charity Barnum, alongside Sam Humphrey, Chelsea Caso, Martha Nichols, Mishay Petronelli, Luciano Acuna Jr., and David Osmond, in a special production of The Greatest Showman, featuring live performances synchronized with film footage.[6]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- The Good-Morrow EP (2018)
- "The Quiet Life" (Kasey Chambers cover song)
- "Murder in the City" (Avett Brothers cover song)
- "Angel" (Sarah McLachlan cover song)
- "Fix You" (Coldplay cover song)
- Somewhere Between Sunsets (2010)
- "Truth Speak"
- "Not Going Under"
- "Rainstorms & Calypso Rings"
- "Marks of my Path (Mountain)"
- "I Like Mondays"
- "Looks Like Change"
- "Decide"
- "Will She"
- "More of Less"
- "All That I Can Be"
- "Unbroken"
- "I'll Sleep"
Released singles
edit- "With or Without You" (U2 cover) (2017)
- "I'll Be Home for Christmas" (2017)
- "Home Means Nevada" (SIERRA SUNSET MIX) (2017)
- "Home Means Nevada" (SAGE MIX) (2016)
- "Winter" (2008)
- "What Child Is This?" (2006)
Compilation albums
edit- The Best of Efy 2004-2006 (2007) - "The Light", "I Know He Lives"
- A Child's Prayer (2006) - "Mary's Lullaby"
- The Greatest Gift: Especially For Youth 2006 (2006) - "Light Will Rise"
- Stand in the Light: Especially For Youth 2004 (2004) - "The Light"
Music videos
edit| Title | Details | Director(s) |
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| "Looks Like Change" |
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Douglas A. Johnson |
| "Looks Like Change (Cuddly Critters Cut)" |
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Produced by Doug A. Johnson |
| "Truth Speak" |
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Produced by Dave Skousen & April Meservy |
| "What Child is This" |
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Produced by Doug A. Johnson & April Meservy |
| "I'll Be Home for Christmas" |
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Produced by Doug Johnson, Dave Skousen, & April Meservy |
Music label
editIn 2007, Meservy started an independent music label, Forêt d'Musique, (Jèrriais: "Forest of Music") to release her music.[citation needed]
Personal life
editOn August 3, 2018, Meservy married David GrandPre in the Payson Utah Temple.
References
edit- ^ Arsenault, Tim. The Chronicle Herald, February 16, 2018, "Armchair Olympians: Skating routines put spotlight on singer-songwriters Archived February 18, 2018, at the Wayback Machine".
- ^ Walden, Eric. The Salt Lake Tribune, February 10, 2018, "Millions will witness Provo woman’s Olympic performance — as Canadian pair skate to her song".
- ^ Ewing, Lori. The Star, February 13, 2018, "Canadian skaters Duhamel, Radford help indie singer’s song climb the iTunes charts".
- ^ "Disturbed & Coldplay Among Big Chart Gainers Via 2018 Winter Olympics". Billboard.
- ^ "Music". aprilmeservy.com. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
- ^ "Enjoy 'The Greatest Showman' in an entirely new way | fox13now.com". Archived from the original on January 24, 2019.
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