Record #:

4953

Author(s):

Jonsson, Patrik

Abstract:

Tift Merritt is a 25-year-old, award-winning Raleigh singer/songwriter, who critics say has a bright future in country music. She has toured from the Smokies to New York City. Recently she performed in Nashville and also finalized a major management deal there.

Source:

Metro Magazine (NoCar F 264 R1 M48), Vol. 1 Issue 8, Oct 2000, p12-14, 16, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Country musicians--Raleigh; Merritt, Catherine Tift (Tift), 1975-

Record #:

5010

Author(s):

Strauss, Bryson

Abstract:

Tift Merritt is a 25-year-old Raleigh singer/songwriter, who critics say has a bright future in alt-country music. In 1998, she and drummer Zeke Hutchins formed The Carbines, and in 2000, she won the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest 2000. This was a pivotal event because one of the judges brought her to the attention of talent manager Frank Callari, who signed her to a contract.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 10, Mar 2001, p44-45, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Country musicians--Raleigh; Merritt, Catherine Tift (Tift), 1975-

Record #:

5883

Author(s):

van Vleck, Philip

Abstract:

Tift Merritt, Raleigh singer/songwriter, and her band, The Carbines, are profiled in this METRO article. The band recently released its debut album, Bramble Rose, which consists of eleven songs written by Merritt.

Source:

Metro Magazine (NoCar F 264 R1 M48), Vol. 3 Issue 5, July/Aug 2002, p69, 71, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Country musicians--Raleigh; Merritt, Catherine Tift (Tift), 1975-

Record #:

10561

Author(s):

Currin, Grayson Haver

Abstract:

In the last decade Tiff Merritt, who grew up in Raleigh, has gone from a regional sweetheart to a national up-and-comer. She has done a number of things including doing the late-night television circuit and releasing two records on a major label; however, the recordings sold less than 120,000 copies and the company dropped her, despite critical acclaim for her work. Merritt and companion, musician Zeke Hutchins, have moved to New York, seeking a restart to their careers.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 12, Mar 2008, p15-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Merritt, Catherine Tift (Tift), 1975-; Songwriters; Singers