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'''Coffey Anderson''' (written also as '''Cofféy''' and pronounced Cough-ay) is an American [[singer-songwriter]] originally based in [[Bangs, Texas]] with a population of 1100. He was a stand-out in Texas High School Basketball. Then he attended [[Belmont University]] in [[Nashville, Tennessee]]. After graduating from there in 2002, he relocated to [[Los Angeles, California]]. He is a single parent with one daughter.
'''Coffey Anderson''' (written also as '''Cofféy''' and pronounced Cough-ay) is an American [[singer-songwriter]] originally based in [[Bangs, Texas]] with a population of 1100. He was a stand-out in Texas High School Basketball. Then he attended [[Belmont University]] in [[Nashville, Tennessee]]. After graduating from there in 2002, he relocated to [[Los Angeles, California]]. He is a single parent with one daughter. He has a bachelor degree in Ministry from [[Howard Payne University]].<ref>[http://www.reporternews.com/news/2008/jun/08/bangs-native-coffey-anderson-looks-to-outshine/ Reporter News: Bangs native Coffey Anderson looks to outshine competition on 'Nashville Star']</ref>


Prior to that, he was also briefly a contestant on [[American Idol (season 2)|season 2]] of ''[[American Idol]]'' in 2003, making it to the Hollywood round.<ref>[http://www.reporternews.com/news/2008/jun/08/bangs-native-coffey-anderson-looks-to-outshine/ Bangs native Coffey Anderson looks to outshine competition on 'Nashville Star']</ref>. Anderson was one of the 12 finalists on [[Nashville Star (season 6)]], on [[NBC]] in which he placed 4th.<ref>[http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/coffey-anderson-talks-about-nashville-star-and-his-future-plans-7565.php Christopher Rocchio's ''RealityTVWorld'' article: "Coffey Anderson talks about 'Nashville Star' and his future plans"]</ref>
He is best known for his guitar teaching [[viral video]] segments on [[YouTube]]<ref>[http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/realityrocks/88775/nashville-star-coffey-talk/ Reality Rocks by Lindsay Parker: Nashville Star - Coffey Talk]</ref> in which he starts by saying his popular catch phrase, "Hello!" before he performs his material.


He is also very well known for his guitar teaching [[viral video]] segments on [[YouTube]]<ref>[http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/realityrocks/88775/nashville-star-coffey-talk/ Reality Rocks by Lindsay Parker: Nashville Star - Coffey Talk]</ref> in which he starts by saying his popular catch phrase, "Hello!" before he performs his material.
Anderson is also known for his performances on [[Nashville Star (season 6)]], on [[NBC]] in which he placed 4th.<ref>[http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/coffey-anderson-talks-about-nashville-star-and-his-future-plans-7565.php Christopher Rocchio's ''RealityTVWorld'' article: "Coffey Anderson talks about 'Nashville Star' and his future plans"]</ref> Prior to that, he was also briefly a contestant on [[American Idol (season 2)|season 2]] of ''[[American Idol]]'' in 2003, making it to the Hollywood round.<ref>[http://www.reporternews.com/news/2008/jun/08/bangs-native-coffey-anderson-looks-to-outshine/ Bangs native Coffey Anderson looks to outshine competition on 'Nashville Star']</ref>.


He has released four albums: ''Southern Man'', ''Me and You'' and the spiritual Chrstian albums ''Inspiration Vol. 1'' and ''Worship Unplugged 1''. He also has his own indie label Coffey Entertainment, LLC.
He has released four albums: ''Southern Man'', ''Me and You'' and the spiritual Chrstian albums ''Inspiration Vol. 1'' and ''Worship Unplugged 1''. He also has his own indie label Coffey Entertainment, LLC.

Revision as of 08:30, 14 December 2009

Coffey Anderson

Coffey Anderson (written also as Cofféy and pronounced Cough-ay) is an American singer-songwriter originally based in Bangs, Texas with a population of 1100. He was a stand-out in Texas High School Basketball. Then he attended Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. After graduating from there in 2002, he relocated to Los Angeles, California. He is a single parent with one daughter. He has a bachelor degree in Ministry from Howard Payne University.[1]

Prior to that, he was also briefly a contestant on season 2 of American Idol in 2003, making it to the Hollywood round.[2]. Anderson was one of the 12 finalists on Nashville Star (season 6), on NBC in which he placed 4th.[3]

He is also very well known for his guitar teaching viral video segments on YouTube[4] in which he starts by saying his popular catch phrase, "Hello!" before he performs his material.

He has released four albums: Southern Man, Me and You and the spiritual Chrstian albums Inspiration Vol. 1 and Worship Unplugged 1. He also has his own indie label Coffey Entertainment, LLC.

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He started playing while in the university basketball program. But he walked away from his first love, basketball, to focus on his music. He wrote his songs and released an 8-song demo performing them in public. His videos have received wide following on YouTube. He has also resorted to direct-to-fan networks in the music community, launching his "Direct-to-Fan Live Sessions". The series, hosted by the internet broadcasting platform Ustream, and powered by Audiolife, will give fans the opportunity to purchase real-time exclusive content available only during the live sessions. During the live sessions, Anderson will perform original songs and create specially designed merchandise to be released "real-time" and available for a 24 hour period immediately following the session.

He has recorded also two albums in front of a live video viewers and making it available for purchase during the same live video session.

Discography

  • Southern Man

Tracks:

  1. Rock and Roll Sally (3:37)
  2. Memphis (3:47)
  3. You Gave Me You (3:52)
  4. Can I (3:58)
  5. Better Today (4:03)
  6. Together Babe (3:17)
  7. Recovery (3:14)
  8. Blinded (4:09)
  9. Big Legged Woman (2:17)
  10. Southern Man 3:36
  • Me and You

Tracks:

  1. Go to Mexico (3:51)
  2. Young Love (2:49)
  3. Angel (3:17)
  4. Let Me Love You (3:34)
  5. Permission (3:25)
  6. Heaven (2:55)
  7. Let's Make Love (3:57)
  8. Modern Day Hero (2:30)
  9. All That and More (3:54)
  10. I Fall Into Your Arms (4:07)
  • Inspiration Vol. 1

Tracks

  1. All Ye (4:10)
  2. Never Turn Back (3:33)
  3. Father I Need You (3:42)
  4. Holy is The Lamb (4:09)
  5. Call on the Name (4:38)
  6. Wait on the Lord (3:34)
  7. All I Need (3:49)
  8. My Hearts Desire (3:15)
  9. Glory Glory (2:21)
  10. The Frog Song (Kids) (3:31)
  11. All Ye (Remix) (4:11)
  • Worship Unplugged 1

Tracks:

  1. Umbrella (Christ Mix) (2:33)
  2. All Ye (Acoustic) (3:42)
  3. Celebremos (2:56)
  4. Blessed Be Your Name (3:25)
  5. Lord I Lift Your Name On High (3:32)
  6. I Could Sing of Your Love Forever (3:25)
  7. Come to Your Senses (2:14)
  8. How Great Is Our God (3:34)
  9. You Are My Strength (3:11)
  10. Here I Am to Worship (3:37)

References