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Macy Kathryn Marshburn (born January 19, 1998) is an American Urban Contemporary Pop Recording Artist. Macy adopted the stage name of MacyKate during a 2012 vocal audition in Kansas City where her name was praised and applauded by an undisclosed music industry mogul. During this performance, which received a standing ovation at the Sprint Arena, MacyKate also adopted her first fans which are now referred to as Macinators.

At the age of 8 MacyKate began training as a classical pianist at private instructor Evelyn Lean, and competed in the American College of Musicians Guild Competitions receiving superior awards for her musical talent. Shortly following that, her mother discovered her voice which was incredibly unique and well beyond her years, and decided to enroll her in vocal lessons. Her current vocal coach is Ross Imuran who is based out of St. Petersberg FL.

At age 12 MacyKate performed in the Broadway Musical National Tour of The Wizard of Oz, as a Munchkin, where she realized her naturally born acting abilities. At the age of 13, MacyKate auditioned for, and landed a lead vocalist role in a semi-professional singing group called Entertainment Revue. At this time, MacyKate had the opportunity to travel and perform at a variety of venues, theme parks, private corporate events, political fundraisers, and sporting events all over the country. After 3 years as a part of the Entertainment Revue group, MacyKate auditioned for a junior girl group based out of Atlanta Georgia, and was presented a production agreement by Outkast singer, Antwon Patton's Purple Ribbon Kidz Record Label (Fall 2011).

After a short time of rehearsing with the girl group, the project was shelved and the girls parted ways, however MacyKate used this as a stepping stone and was encouraged by her family and friends to never give up on her passion and determination to peruse her career in entertainment. The support MacyKate received from her family and close friends, solidified and confirmed MacyKates questions whether or not to peruse this dream that so many other performers share. This helped pave the road for her to begin her journey as a solo music recording artist. During this same time, MacyKate followed in her father’s footsteps by landing a qualifying spot in the 2012 Olympic trials for swimming. During a pre-Olympic tournament, MacyKate received recognition as a competitive and talented young female athlete. MacyKate was always encouraged by her loving parents to follow her heart and pursue her dream which is exactly what she did.

For the next 2 years MacyKate focused her time, energy, and efforts on mastering the piano, developing her songwriting skills, and learning the art of dance choreography and pop music. MacyKate’s inspiration comes from renowned music icons such as Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé, and Jessie J. At age 13 MacyKate took the winning award in several local Idol singing competitions, being referred to as having "Commercial" voice and presence. Her versatility gives her a competitive advantage in the industry.

In 2012 MacyKate auditioned for, and was selected to participate in a popular National Reality singing competition with world known celebrity judges who responded to MacyKate’s performance saying, "You are the best we have seen so far in Kansas City." These words “You are the best” stuck with her and gave her the confidence she needed to push forward and make her presence known to the world as the next young pop icon.

Immediately following this experience, MacyKate began recording her 1st original demo CD in Atlanta Georgia with Music writer Jay Reid and guitarist Amir Cuyler, which includes 2 singles; “Cover Girl”, and “She Know How to Do It”. Her songs have been publically broadcasted on radio stations nationwide, and are set to be released on iTunes in October 2012.

This young talented musician has received several standing ovations for her soulful and passionate performances all throughout the country. She has recently performed at Kemper Arena, Busch Gardens, the notorious Eddie's Attic, Hyde Park, and Lowry Park Zoo.

MacyKate’s primary message is to the teen population. "My message, through my music, is to inspire teen girls to never give up on their dreams, I have been knocked down many times… you have to get back up, brush yourself off and keep trying. It takes just one person to believe in you, and I will be that one person for all of my fans."

Macy Kate’s mature, soulful voice has already been compared to as the Christina Aguilera of her generation. During her 2012 radio interview with Atlanta’s WAEC 860 AM station, female DJ Victoria Dixon responded to MacyKate’s A Capella rendition of Corrine Bailey Rae’s hit “Put Your Records On”, by saying "Do you understand the phenomenon that you're going to be when you are being compared to Cristina Aguilera at age 14? You're already being compared to one of the best voices we have in the United States. Compared to Christina at age 14…that's BIG!"