Early Life
Rebecca Mae was born Rebecca Mae Martin on February 21, 1968, in Bryn Mawr, PA. She was raised for a short time in Paoli, PA, and then lived in New Hampshire, Colorado and Missouri.

Although she began singing at her local church at the age of 17 while living in Missouri, Rebecca did not receive any feedback on the quality of her voice until the age of 19. At that time, a friend of the family heard her singing and insisted on paying for professional voice lessons. At the age of 19, she began formal voice lessons at Keene State College in Keene, NH.

Experiences

• Currently singing with a band at clubs and parties

• Performed the National Anthem countless times at local football and baseball games, as well as at horse shows

Awards

2006 - Northeast Regional Title holder for Female Vocalist

2006 - Northeast Regional Title holder for Female Entertainer

2007 - North American/Canadian/New Zealand Title holder for Vocalist

2007 - North American/Canadian/New Zealand Title holder for Entertainer

Influences

• Rebecca’s influences include Faith Hill for voice quality, and also for her humbleness when she is being interviewed.

• Trisha Yearwood and Martina McBride are close seconds.

• Reba McIntyre is also a strong influence for “chasing what you dream.”

Future Plans
2007 - Rebecca plans to record her first original CD to be released in time for the Christmas season. She also plans to continue with her band on the road.

Training

• Voice Lessons at Keene State College with Dr. Carroll Lehman

• Guitar Lessons

• Currently Learning Keyboard

Other Interests
One of Rebecca’s main interests is horses and riding. Horses are a big part of her life; she currently owns a Quarter Horse gelding with impressive bloodlines. She has shown him in the past and plans to do more showing in the near future. She rides both English and Western, but her strengths lie in Hunt Seat. She is currently learning Western Pleasure.

Other interests include: rollerblading, working out with weights, kickboxing, and taking an occasional bike ride. She also likes to garden and read.

Education
She is currently taking classes at Keene State College, New Hampshire, to acquire her Bachelor Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering, with a minor in Music Performance.

With Loving Memory
Rebecca attributes much of her success to her mother, who in 2002 was killed in a car accident. Her mother believed in her and loved to hear her sing.

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