Burns & Poe was an American country music duo composed of Keith Burns and Michelle Poe. The duo was founded in 2007 after Burns left the group Trick Pony. Poe was once a solo artist for DreamWorks Nashville, and later played bass guitar for Dierks Bentley and Hank Williams Jr.[1] The two met in 2007 while Burns was holding auditions to recruit a new lead singer for Trick Pony after Aubrey Collins (who had replaced original lead singer Heidi Newfield just months earlier) left.[2]
Burns & Poe | |
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 Burns & Poe at CMA Music Festival, June 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Years active | 2007-2014 |
| Labels | Country Thunder, Blue Steel |
| Members | Keith Burns Michelle Poe |
They released a two-disc, self-titled album in late 2010 through their website, followed by a Christmas single titled "Hear the Angels Singing" in November of that year.[3] Blue Steel Records gave it a wide release in 2011. The same year, Music Row magazine awarded them as Independent Artist of the Year.[4][5] They promoted the dual album on tour in 2011.[6] Alex Henderson of Allmusic rated the album 3 stars out of 5, saying that "they sound like they genuinely enjoy working together".[7]
Later in 2011, Burns & Poe released a video for a fourth song, "I Need a Job".[8] In 2014, Burns rejoined Trick Pony.[9]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Burns & Poe |
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Singles
edit| Year | Single | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Gone as All Get Out" | Burns & Poe |
| "It's Always a Woman" | ||
| 2010 | "Don't Get No Better Than That" | |
| 2011 | "How Long Is Long Enough" | |
| "Second Chance" |
Videos
edit| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Don't Get No Better Than That" | Douglas Bruce/Stephen Shively |
| 2011 | "Second Chance" | Kelly Brooks |
| "I Need a Job" | Steve Freeman |
References
edit- ^ "Burns & Poe biography". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
- ^ "Burns & Poe Biography (page 1 of 2)". Great American Country. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
- ^ Conaway, Alanna (November 24, 2010). "Burns & Poe Offer Fans Limited Edition Album and Holiday Single". The Boot. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
- ^ Rzucidlo, Jason (May 4, 2011). "New country duo Burns & Poe releases two-disc, self-titled debut album". AmericaJr.com. Archived from the original on 17 June 2011. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
- ^ "Burns & Poe biography (page 2 of 2)". Great American Country. Archived from the original on 23 January 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
- ^ Dauphin, Chuck (April 30, 2011). "New Artist Spotlight: Burns & Poe". Roughstock. Archived from the original on 13 October 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
- ^ Henderson, Alex. "Burns & Poe review". Allmusic. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (September 15, 2011). "Burns and Poe, 'I Need a Job' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
- ^ "The Country Daily".