It's been said that winning isn't everything, but for singer/songwriter Luanne Hunt, life is all about getting to the top of her creative game. That's why she has never given up or given in to the pressures and challenges that come with a music career.

Luanne's first nationally-released CD, "Breaking Through," is aptly titled. She has certainly had to bust through a lot of tightly closed doors to make a name for herself. But Luanne’s hard work has paid off. Songs from “Breaking Through” have received airplay in the U.S., Canada and Australia and earned her three spots on the 2009 Grammy Awards ballot.

Luanne’s CD was produced by Eric Uglum (Alison Krauss, Ron Block, Cherryholmes, Nickel Creek, Stuart Duncan, Sierra Hull). “Breaking Through” features 10 tunes brought to life by Luanne’s crystalline and passionate vocals, along with world-class musicianship. “It's always been my goal to make magic in the studio and that's exactly what happened on this CD,” Luanne said.

The magic Luanne speaks of is not only in the breathtaking instrumentation, but in the songs themselves. From the opening line in “The Sun's Comin' Up Over Memphis" to the CD's finale, “There Is A Fountain,” it's apparent Luanne has an ability to choose tunes that leave listeners spellbound.

Hunt co-wrote several of the songs. She earned a spot on the Grammy ballot for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for “Solace in the Wind,” which also is on the ballot for Best Country Song. Lawton Jiles, who has written songs for Patsy Cline, Porter Wagoner and Janie Fricke, penned “I Want To Stand Where Jesus Stood,” which is on the Grammy ballot for Best Gospel Song.

“Breaking Through” was Luanne’s first CD for American Classic Recordings (ACR). The label recently released Luanne’s holiday EP, “How Christmas Feels To Me.”
“Luanne Hunt has inspired thousands with the touching beauty of her voice
and spirit,” said ACR founder Alexandra Lajoux.

Luanne’s first music video, “The Miracle In You,” was recently picked up by The American Music Channel. The popular Web site features videos by everyone in country music from Tim McGraw to Toby Keith to LeAnn Rimes.