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COURTNEY GRAF
Courtney Bree Felicity Graf is a 22 year old, American singer-songwriter, poet, actress, musician and model. She was born on May 18,1989 and was raised in the small town of Montville, New Jersey. Courtney started taking voice lessons when she was in her first play performance at the age of 7. She started writing poetry at the age of 10, which transformed into songwriting by the age of 14.

Courtney had taken many piano lessons in her younger years but it wasn't until she found her melodies and lyrics that she really took to the instrument. By the time she was 14 she was teaching herself to play by ear. Courtney got her first guitar at the age of 15. Today she uses both instruments to write and compliment her dynamic lyrics.

Courtney moved to New York City to attend Marymount Manhattan College after high school, where she pursued a degree in drama and musical theater while modeling for New York-based agencies. However, the pursuit of her music career led her to focus exclusively on her art.

Courtney has written over 300 songs, ranging from the wrenching emotions of the likes of Adele to the high-spiritedness of the likes of Joni Mitchell. She has been inspired by the deep sounds and high melodies of portishead and channels her Jill Scott oriented rhythms beneath it all. Courtney’s lyrics are honest and passionate and they compliment her elegant yet seemingly effortless vocals.

Courtney is currently recording her premiere album, collaborating with dj's and performing live in New York City.