Los Angeles - Luanne Hunt, an acclaimed indie folk and bluegrass artist, reached the No. 1 spot on the Indie Music Folk Charts www.indiecharts.com  the week of January 6 and continues to hold the position.

The Southern California resident’s recently released CD “Breaking Through” has been drawing attention from fans, critics and radio programmers worldwide. The project features eight original tunes, as well as covers of the 1772 hymn “There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood,” and the 1968 Simon and Garfunkle hit “Scarborough Fair.”

“Breaking Through” was produced by Eric Uglum (Alison Krauss, Ron Block, Cherryholmes, Nickel Creek, Sara Watkins and Ralph Stanley.)

“I was blown away by Luanne’s CD “Breaking Through,” said Peter Day, editor of the Hesperia Star Newspaper in Hesperia, CA. “Everything from the production to the song choice is first rate. It’s a project to be extremely proud of.”

Hunt began performing, writing music and building her fan base in the mid-1990’s. She sang everywhere from county fairs to coffee houses to churches. In the early 2000’s, Luanne ventured into the recording studio to produce “Lost In Your Love,” a CD of 10 self-penned Christian songs. The project garnered rave reviews from critics and fans.

“After listening to Luanne’s beautiful CD, all I can say is ‘Wow!” said recording artist Al Jarreau.

Riding on the success of “Lost In Your Love,” Hunt released four more independent CDs: “I’m So Happy,” “Moving God, Moving Mountains!” “Chapters and Verse,” and “He Was There.” Various singles from all of the projects have received airplay on radio stations in the United States and Canada. Additionally, “I’m So Happy!” has become a fan favorite on the Internet with nearly 2,500 downloads.

Hunt recently produced her first music video, “The Miracle In You,” a track on “Breaking Through.” The video is featured on the American Music Channel  www.amercianmusicchannel.com, where it reached No. 26 on the site’s Top 100 charts the week of December 16.

WHY MY MUSIC IS UNIQUE:
My music is a unique combination of country, folk and bluegrass that doesn’t sound like a copy of anything else. Everything from the vocals to the melodies to the production distinguishes my sound from other artists in the genre. At the same time, it maintains a commercial appeal and is something people connect with immediately.

WHAT I HAVE TO OFFER AS AN ARTIST:
I have always viewed music as the soundtrack of life, playing in the background of our amazing journeys. There are so many songs that transport me to a special moment in the past or provide me with inspiration just when I need it most. In my view, that’s what music was created for.

It’s my desire that my songs hold the same kind of magic and move the hearts and emotions of everyone who hears them. They are brought forth with an open, honest and uplifting spirit, intent on promoting all that’s good in the world.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned the No 1 Spot on the Indie Music Folk Charts in January 2008 and continues to hold the position.
Suggested Artist list for “Song of the Year” in 2008.:
Is currently a semi-finalist in the Australian Songwriting Competition, International Division.
Signed a recording contract with American Classic Recordings in 2007.
“The Miracle in You" video reached No. 25 on the American Music Channel Charts in December, 2007.
“On-Air” interview on the “Steve and Johnnie Show” on Chicago’s WGN Radio in 2007.
CD “I’m So Happy” reached 2000 downloads on www.luannehunt.com in 2005.:
“On-Air” interview and full album played on KIK FM Country Radio in Orange County, CA in 1997.
Worldwide radio play of latest CD “Breaking Through” on FM, AM and Internet radio.
Shared the bill with Billy Ray Cyrus, Tammy Wynette, Toby Keith and Martina McBride at Starfest ‘96 in Los Angeles, CA.

PEOPLE ON LUANNE’S TEAM:
Lawton Jiles (Wrote five songs for Patsy Cline, including the Top 10 hit "Let The Teardrops Fall).
Hal Ratliff (Touring keyboard player for the Righteous Brothers and The Grass Roots)
Eric Uglum (Produced music with Alison Krauss, Ron Block, Sierra Hull, Ralph Stanley, Cherryholmes, Stuart Duncan and other folk and bluegrass artists.)
Shawn Bossick (Video producer to artists at Sony and Capitol Records).
Al Gomes (A&R Rep for Christina Aguilera, Chicago, Little Anthony and The Imperials, to name a few).