“the voice of a fiery angel” – ReverbNation
A native of Winona, Minnesota, Pamela still resides in her home state, though her early music career took her to the United Kingdom for four years. During this time, Pamela performed and recorded as a backing singer for international icon Rick Astley, who gifted her with the honor of playing at the Royal Albert Hall on her birthday for the Smash Hits TV awards show. She also sang with Astley at The London Palladium for the Royal family.
Pamela began releasing albums of original music in 1999, building on her reflective and emotive songwriting and her seasoned professionalism as a vocalist and pianist.
With seven full-length studio albums, McNeill has left an indelible mark on the music industry with over 900,000 Spotify streams to date. Her songwriting prowess extends beyond her own artistry, having collaborated with renowned artists such as Wynonna Judd, Jim Peterik and Buffy Lawson. Instrumental icon Yanni tapped her to pen his first lyric song, “Love is All”, for his multi-platinum-selling album Tribute, performed live at the Taj Mahal in India and the Forbidden City in China. She has also co-written songs with esteemed songwriters like Pam Tillis and Bobby E. Boyd, further solidifying her influence within the music community.
With a musical journey marked by her unwavering commitment to storytelling through music, Pamela’s skill has leveraged her internationally. She has graced the stage of the Staples Center in Los Angeles, The Royal Albert Hall in London, and The Tokyo Dome in Japan. Pamela also enthralled audiences when playing in the round at the historic Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.
When Pamela is inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame this spring, she will join an elite club that includes the likes of Bob Dylan, Judy Garland, Prince, The Replacements, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Soul Asylum, Michael Johnson and many more legendary music stars. The induction ceremony will take place on April 19, 2024, at the New Ulm Conference Center in New Ulm, Minn.
Her eighth studio recording, Wave After Wave, is set for release in May 2024.
Recommended for Fans of Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, Natalie Merchant and Shawn Colvin.
Learn More: www.pamelamcneill.com
