Kindred Spirits, the second CD from country artist, Sandra Piller, is the perfect title for a collection of finely crafted songs co-written by some of Nashville's finest writers.

Starting off with a surprising rema ke of Exile's "I Could Get Used To You" (the first single), the album was produced by rock and country legend and pedal steel guitar master, Marty Rifkin, whose credits include Tom Petty, Dwight Yoakum, Jewel, LeAnn Rimes, and Bruce Springsteen.

Songwriters on the CD include 25-year Nashville songwriting veteran, Jane Bach (Reba McEntire, Collin Raye, JoDee Messine), and Carol Chase (longtime members ofLynyrd Skynyrd). Reaching into her own family treasury, Sandra puts a signature country spin on songs written by her mother-in-law, Ruth Roberts, the famed sports songwriter of
"Meet The Mets" and "It's A Beautiful Day For A Ball Game" (the Los Angeles Dodger's theme song).

Uplifting, yet soul-searching lyrics characterize Kindred Spirits' thoughtful and heartfelt songs, and upbeat, danceable tracks pay homage to Sandra's loyal following of swing dancers in Los Angeles. A CD that at once embraces joy and pain, it proves to be the sweet awakening of a talented singer and songwriter.

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"I CROSS THAT BRIDGE" is currently #1 on New Music Weekly's Country Main and Country Top 30 Indie Charts

with over 2,272 spins this week. 

CHECK OUT the music video on Youtube!

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SANDRA PILLER VOTED BEST NEW COUNTRY ARTIST NMW 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New Music Weekly Announces Winners of 2009 NMA's

Los Angeles, CA - New Music Weekly magazine has announced the winners for their 2009 New Music Awards. Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Daughtry and the Black Eyed Peas are among the major label winners while Natasha James, Bruce Sudano, Kevin Lucas Orchestra and Vince Hatfield are among the many independent artists in the winners circle. Radio stations, programmers, labels are also awarded top honors in a process. The list of winners will be featured in their 2010 Music Preview issue.

The list of 2009 New Music Award winners are:

Top40 Single:  "I Gotta Feeling"/Black Eyed Peas

Top40 Male Artist:  David Cook

Top40 Female Artist:  Lada Gaga

Top40 Group/Duo:  Daughtry

New Top40 Artist:  Katy Perry

Top40 New Group/Dou:  Kings Of Leon

Top40 Breakthrough Artist:  Rita

Top40 Station of the Year:  KLBQ (El Dorado, AR)

Top40 Program Director:  Russ Davidson/KLQQ

Top40 Music Director:  DJ Benzo/KCEP

\Top40 Promotion:  Protocol

Top40 Label:  Interscope

AC/Hot AC Single:  "It's Her Wedding Day"/Bruce Sudano

AC Male Artist:  Matt Backer

AC Female Artist:  Miley Cyrus

AC/Hot AC Group/Duo:  Kevin Lucas Orchestra 

AC/Hot AC New Artist:  Natasha James

AC/Hot AC New Group/Dou:  Hired Gun Project

AC/Hot AC Breakthrough Artist:  Brant Miller

AC/Hot AC Station of the Year:  WMOA (Marietta, OH)

AC/Hot AC Program Director:  John Anderson/KBLS

AC/Hot AC Music Director:  Steve Wiley/KTDY

AC/Hot AC Promotion:  Mike Martucci

AC/Hot AC Label:  Warner Brothers

Country Single:   "Alright"/Darius Rucker

Country Male Artist:  Darius Rucker

Country Female Artist:  Carla Williams

Country Group/Duo:  Zac Brown Band 

Country New Artist:  Sandra Piller

Country New Group/Dou:  Springs

Country Breakthrough Artist:  Vince Hatfield 

Country Station of the Year:  KETX/Livingston, TX

Country Program Director:  John McConnell/KTUF

Country Music Director:  Ed Carter/WKSR 

Country Promotion:  Gary Bradshaw 

Country Label:  Lofton Creek 

Crossover Artist:  Jimmy White

College Artist:  Jakob Dylan

College Group:  Bottle Rockets

College New Artist:  Todd Snider

College New Band:  Son Volt 

College Breakthrough Artist:  Derek Trucks Band

College Station of the Year:  WALW

College PD:  Jason Wells/WALW

College MD:  Terry Mosses/KCLC

College Promo Person:  Break Thru Promotions 

College Record Pool:  Star Fleet 

College Publicity Firm/PR:  Webster & Associates 

College Internet Station of the Year:  Sound Machine

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Borders In Store Performances

Sandra Piller will be performing a series of in store performances at Borders in the Southern California area beginning September 12, 2009 and continuing into 2010.  Check the Events page for performance dates. 

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Molly Malone's, June 15, 2009 -- CD Release Party

Sandra Piller's 2nd CD, "Kindred Spirits," debuted to a standing room only crowd at Molly Malone's in Los Angeles. Performing five of the tracks from the CD, Sandra delighted the audience with a mixture of upbeat country tunes and ballads including her single, "I Could Get Used To You" before ending with the gospel-influenced "Get On the Heavenly Road." There was a meet and greet afterwards with the artist and gift bags for audience members. Attendees included music and film industry participants, from Los Angeles and Nashville.

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