There is no secret as to why Shelly Rastin continues to make her mark on the national music scene. However, there is a magic formula which continues to see this bonafide star win new fans from coast to coast. Timeless tunes, crossing over from rock to pop to country; an insatiable thirst for excelling in her craft; partnering with music superstars; displaying an unequaled work ethic – this is Shelly Rastin.

In 2001, Rastin initiated a songwriting and recording relationship with internationally-acclaimed music icon Randy Bachman (guitarist and founding member, The Guess Who & Bachman Turner Overdrive). The result of their collaboration? Music fans everywhere are overjoyed.

It’s a single entitled, Born in a Barn, that is turning heads Rastin’s way on Canadian radio right now. Born in a Barn (penned by Shelly Rastin and Darcy Corbett), a timeless tune twinning marvelous harmonizing with incredibly clever and cheeky lyrics, is production by country music hit maker Jason Barry. The follow up tracks to complete the album are well underway and will be available across Canada by late Spring 2008.

Rastin recently grabbed the international spotlight when she shared the bill with country superstar Keith Urban.

Star Magazine reported, “Nicole Kidman is traveling with new hubby Keith Urban on his new North American concert tour, but she is going to great lengths to stay out of the public eye and out of the camera lenses.” The magazine continued, “Kidman was so demanding of her personal space that Shelly Rastin, the singer who opened the show for Urban at the 20,000 strong Bayfest outdoor concert in (Sarnia) that borders the U.S. at Port Huron, Mich., said she couldn't even get to her trailer to change her clothes before she went on stage. It was too close to the newlyweds black Prevost tour bus.

A rare artist who appeals to fans of all genres – particularly in her crossover forté of rock/pop/country – Rastin has been on the receiving end of several awards: two-time Country Artist of the Year, London Music Awards; two-time Singer/Songwriter of the Year, Jack Richardson Music Awards, and 2 nominations at the Toronto Independent Music Awards – the list goes on.

Everything Shelly Rastin touches turns to gold. She has captured first place and many new fans at a number of showcases and TV appearances, ranging from local talent contests, TSN, CMT / Corus Radio Network Country Star Search, Ed McMahon's Next Big Star, Toronto's City TV's Breakfast Television, Rogers Cable and The A Channel, and she’s been a repeat featured act at Canadian Music Week.

When an artist has an opportunity to work with a legend like Bachman, that artist is naturally excited. In fact, Rastin has made a solid impression on Bachman, who states, "You are quite a successful role model for women in all areas. You have and maintain a great family, have a day job at London Life and have a career in music. I don't know how you manage it all but it's quite a template for other women."

So much talent. So many accolades in such a short time. Yet, the best is yet to come for Shelly Rastin. Keep your eyes and ears open…Rastin’s gonna’ rawk’ your countrified soul!

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“Be True To You” is the true “don’t bore us, get to the chorus” song that just “nails it to the wall” with consistent & numerous hooks as well as lyrics such as “grow up but don’t grow old”…….

“Be True To You” is on it’s way to Top 20 at Country Radio right now……we are sure that your listeners will agree.

Shelly grabbed the international spotlight as support for KEITH URBAN at a festival that swelled to over 20,000 fans. In the month of July, she will share many stages with TIM McGRAW, Amanda Wilkinson, Doc Walker, Tara Oram and even Trooper.

With Jason Barry at the producing reigns of Rastin’s sound, she has found herself to be a multi winner for “Country Artist of The Year” and “Songwriter Of The Year” @ the London & “Jack Richardson Music Awards (including 2009), along with multiple nominations at Toronto Independent Music Awards.

Shelly is renowned for her co-writing and recording credits that include Randy Bachman, Jason Barry, Byron Hill, Randy Bordeaux, Steve Fox, Darcy Corbett …to name but a few…

This Country sweetheart made her mark in the country radio industry when her single “Born In a Barn” earned her a spot on the Top 100 Billboard music charts.

Her single “Be True To You” is now out at Country Radio followed by her debut CD launch of “HARD TO SAY NO” on August 8th, 2009 with a party boat cruise down the St Clair River in Sarnia, Ontario.

So much talent, so many accolades and so much support from key players of the industry….the best is yet to come.

Keep your eyes and ears open….Rastin is going to rawk your countrified soul…

Your listeners are gonna love “Be True To You”

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