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Artist
Nick Daugherty
9+ albums
acousticsoulbluesindiesinger-songwriter
about
"Top 100 Unsigned Artists for 2009" - Music Connection Magazine Nick Daugherty is a singer/songwriter from Lake Charles, LA who now resides in Los Angeles, CA. With a grounding in acoustic rock, luminescent pop, and gospel soul, Daugherty’s music shimmers with an infectiousness that separates him from the vast pack of aspiring artists and songwriters in L.A.. His debut album, Movin’ Higher, is a collection of songs that is the sound of a man finding the full dimension of his talent for the first time, establishing him as a significant new artist to watch. Fans of John Mayer or Jason Mraz will really dig this guy. Recently chosen as one of the “Top 100 Unsigned Artists for 2009” by Music Connection magazine, Nick Daugherty released his much-anticipated debut album “Movin’ Higher” on Skyrocket Records in May 2009. Although this former military officer-turned-troubadour makes his living as a real-live rocket scientist (consulting for organizations like NASA and Boeing), he immerses himself in pop, blues, jazz, and rock. He lists influences such as Sting, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, Billy Joel, Dave Matthews Band, Paul Simon, Kenny Loggins, Hall & Oates, and Derek Webb (Caedmon's Call). Movin’ Higher is the product of Daugherty’s tenaciousness and wisdom in finding great collaborators to both enhance his music and push him to be his best. Working with veteran producer Mandi Martin, who has worked with legends like Ray Charles, Sam Cooke and Oleta Adams a
