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DIAN DIAZ
WHO: Dian Diaz – a sensation on the Las Vegas Strip since she began headlining The Bellagio's prestigious Fontana Room in 1998 – has too much talent ambition and vision to remain a local legend for long. “Colour Everywhere” the first single from Diaz's self titled album via Strip City Reocrds (BDG/RED Distribution), debuted on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart at #35, rose to #23, and has just risen on the R&R radio chart to #24 (with a bullet) recently joining other notables such as Michael Buble, Kelly Clarkson, Bonnie Raitt and Keith Urban. Even Diaz's hometown radio station, KSNE, has added the single. Working alongside Diaz on the album are renowned Grammy Award winners and producers/songwriters Narada Michael Walden (Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Aretha Franklin) and Rodney Alejandro (theme songs from FX's “The Shield” and CBS's “Now And Again”).
A ONE, TWO PUNCH OF * * * DIAZ TO ALSO SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THE DE LAHOYA WHO: Dian Diaz —A sensation on “ The Strip ” since she began headlining The Bellagio's prestigious Fontana Room in 1998—has too much talent, ambition and vision to remain a local Las Vegas legend for long. “Colour Everywhere,” the first hit single from Diaz's self-titled album via Strip City Records (BDG/RED Distribution), is on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart at # 23 and has also climbed on the R&R Radio chart to #24 (with a bullet), joining other notables such as Michael Buble, Kelly Clarkson, Bonnie Raitt and Keith Urban. Appropriately, Diaz's hometown radio station KSNE has embraced the single.
Spreading "Colour Everywhere," Vocal Powerhouse With all the critical acclaim and widespread media buzz surrounding Vegas based chanteuse Dian Diaz , it's hard to believe we're still a few weeks away from the March 7 release of her self-titled debut album. Call "Colour Everywhere," the ubiquitous first single from the "singer's singer" ( Billboard Magazine's words) a joyful teaser, a sizzling appetizer for the main course. After four weeks on Billboard' s Adult Contemporary Top 40 Chart, the track-a soaring pop ballad which has earned Diaz comparisons to Whitney Houston (on www.Indie-Music.com), Martina McBride, Toni Braxton, even Christina Aguilera -is at #30 and rising. That's incredible news for an upstart indie label (Strip City Records distributed by BDG/RED), especially considering the lofty company surrounding her on the chart: legends like Rod Stewart and Diana Ross, Barry Manilow and Santana, younger pop icons Michael Buble, Rob Thomas, Train, Green Day, Nickelback, Gwen Stefani, American Idol champs Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and, oh yes, Vegas' "other" diva, Celine Dion, performing with Il Divo on "I Believe In You (Je Crois En Toi)." Diaz has also scored recent writeups and/or glowing reviews in the L.A. Times Calendar section; in Soulshine , "Canada's Essential Guide To Good Music," which begins with "Wow, what a big voice, at times it seems like she) can hit every note that she wants and that is not a bad thing"; and on Indie-Music.com, which comments on her "well trained voice" and adds, "with the right material she might just go on to be the next big diva. her Latin heritage and sound sets her apart from many of the other top divas today". In addition, Coffehousetour.com mentions her "strong voice that exhibits a rich flow from song to song," and Musical Discoveries calls every track on the new album "a must listen." During her time as one of Las Vegas' premier, must see club attractions, Diaz has endeared herself to numerous pop legends who have been literally blown away by her riveting performances with her 8-piece band. Everyone from R. Kelly to Bono has come up onstage to sing duets. Another of her fans is her longtime idol Whitney Houston, who once came to check her out three nights in a row! At the big premiere party for the film Ocean's Eleven, Andy Garcia got up and played congas. Another time, Diaz discovered that Beyonce was in the club, watching so she performed a cover of "Crazy In Love" and got the backup dancers in the singer's entourage to break into the choreography.
Renowned Las Vegas-Based Chanteuse Dian Diaz —a sensation on The Strip since she began headlining The Bellagio's prestigious Fontana Room in 1998—has too much talent, ambition and vision to remain a local Las Vegas legend for long. On March 7th, the critically acclaimed vocalist will finally be releasing her highly anticipated self-titled debut. To celebrate she will be holding a release party on March 4th in Detroit, MI at Edison's Martini Room in Downtown Birmingham, MI.
DIAN DIAZ Las Vegas-based singer-songwriter Dian Diaz is starting 2006 with a bang! “Colour Everywhere” the first single from her self-titled CD, set for release on March 7th, via Strip City Records (BDG/RED distribution) debuted on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart at #35. Even Diaz's hometown radio station KSNE has added the single. “I'm really excited since it feels like I'm reaching an even bigger audience with my music now!” according to Diaz. Diaz will jump start the album release with a musical appearance on Las Vegas' “Fox 5 Morning News” on Friday, March 10th. On Saturday, March 11th, Diaz will meet & greet her local fans with an in-store performance & autograph signing at the Borders Books & Music in Henderson, NV, 1445 Sunset Road, at 7:00 PM. Diaz was recently profiled in the widely read Calendar section of the Los Angeles Times. Las Vegas Weekly recently reviewed Diaz's CD, “The chanteuse of Bellagio's Fontana Room debuts with a remarkably produced adult-contemporary album. Diaz's solid, passionate voice mixes a Latin flavor into R&B and pop, and the singer-songwriter's result is a disc that could easily take it's place alongside Celine DIon or Gloria Estefan.” Indie-Music.Com proclaimed, “The one diva this disc brings to mind most is Whitney Houston…It's Diaz's Latin heritage and sound, however that sets her apart from many of the other top divas of today.” Diaz has been headlining The Bellagio's prestigious Fontana Room since 1998. With her own band, she has opened for such notables as The Commodores, Spyro Gyra and Richard Elliot. Diaz also spent two years touring a back-up singer for Latin singer Luis Miguel.
DIAN DIAZ * * * Renowned Las Vegas-Based Chanteuse To Release Self-Titled Debut On Strip City Records March 7th Las Vegas-based singer-songwriter Dian Diaz is starting 2006 with a bang! “Colour Everywhere” the first single from her self-titled CD, set for release on March 7th, via Strip City Records (BDG/RED distribution) entered the R&R AC chart as Most Added (#4) joining other notables such as Michael Buble, Kelly Clarkson, Bonnie Raitt and Keith Urban (#5). Even Diaz's hometown radio station KSNE has added the single. “I'm really excited since it feels like I'm reaching an even bigger audience with my music now!” according to Diaz. Las Vegas Weekly recently reviewed Diaz's CD, “The chanteuse of Bellagio's Fontana Room debuts with a remarkably produced adult-contemporary album. Diaz's solid, passionate voice mixes a Latin flavor into R&B and pop, and the singer-songwriter's result is a disc that could easily take it's place alongside Celine DIon or Gloria Estefan.” Indie-Music.com proclaimed, “The one diva this disc brings to mind most is Whitney Houston…It's Diaz's Latin heritage and sound, however that sets her apart from many of the other top divas of today.” Diaz has been headlining The Bellagio's prestigious Fontana Room since 1998. With her own band, she has opened for such notables as The Commodores, Spyro Gyra and Richard Elliot. Diaz also spent two years touring a back-up singer for Latin singer Luis Miguel.
What Happens In Vegas…Popular Chanteuse DIAN DIAZ Reveals The Joys, Temptations And Secrets Of Staying Fit, Beautiful And Cool In The 24-Hour World Of Sin City Dian Diaz may have to travel a good hour from her Summerlin, Nevada home to experience snow at her favorite ski lodge near Mt. Charleston, but that won't keep the popular singer—a mainstay on the famed Las Vegas Strip since she began headlining The Bellagio's prestigious Fontana room in 1998--from having a merry Christmas in the desert this year.
DIAN DIAZ Las Vegas based singer/songwriter Dian Diaz is having another great week! "Colour Everywhere ” the debut single from her soon-to-be released self titled CD leaped into the FMQB AC chart at #32 joining such pop and rock notables as Rob Thomas, Sheryl Crow, Kelly Clarkson and Gwen Stefani. “It's an incredible feeling knowing that people are responding to my music and I'm flattered by being in the company of such major artists,” according to Diaz. Diaz will release a Christmas song “On Christmas Eve” to radio on November 21st. The holiday tune is written by Guy Roche and Shelly Peiken, the same duo that wrote “Colour Everywhere.” Diaz's self-titled debut CD is set for release in early 2006 and will be available in November at www.diandiaz.com. According to this week's “ Las Vegas Weekly ,” “Diaz's solid, passionate voice mixes a Latin flavor into R&B and pop, and the singer songwriter's result is a disc that could easily take its place alongside Celine Dion or Gloria Estefan.”
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Singer Songwriter Dian Diaz's Las Vegas based singer-songwriter Dian Diaz is having a great week. “Colour Everywhere” the first single from her soon-to-be released self-titled CD entered the FMQB AC chart as #2 “most added” joining other pop and rock notables as Eric Clapton, Simply Red, Jon Secada and Kelly Clarkson. “It's an incredible feeling knowing that people are responding to my music plus I'm flattered by being in the company of such major artists,” according to Diaz.
What Happens in Vegas Isn't Staying in Vegas As Dian Diaz Sets Out to Conquer the Pop Music World by Spreading “ Colour Everywhere ” * * * Renowned Sin City Chanteuse and Featured Former Luis Miguel Backing Vocalist, Who has shared her stage at Her Longtime Bellagio Gig with, Bono and R. Kelly And is visited by Her Idol Whitney Houston, Set to Release Self-Titled Indie Debut on Strip City Records * * * Collection Features Songs Co-written and Produced by R&B, Pop Heavyweights Narada Michael Walden, Guy Roche, Rodney Alejandro and DJ Jazzy Jeff * * * “Colour Everywhere” Impacts at AC Mainstream Radio on August 29
The clever marketing line about Sin City goes, “What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas,” but Dian Diaz —a sensation on The Strip since she began headlining The Bellagio's prestigious Fontana Room in 1998—has too much talent, ambition and vision to remain a local legend for long. On August 29, the critically acclaimed vocalist's soaring ballad “Colour Everywhere,” from her highly anticipated self-titled debut, is hitting AC mainstream stations nationwide. The inspirational song perfectly reflects all of the passion and energy that Diaz has put into a project whose powerful blend of Pop and Latin influences are destined to set new trends in pop music. During her time as one of Las Vegas' premier, must see club attractions, Diaz has endeared herself to numerous pop legends who have been literally blown away by her riveting performances with her 8-piece band. Everyone from R. Kelly to Bono has come up onstage to sing with her. Another of her fans is her longtime idol Whitney Houston, who once came to check her out three nights in a row! At the big party for the film Ocean's Eleven, Andy Garcia got up and played congas. With all the star magnetism, it's no surprise that Diaz was able to attract huge behind the scenes talent to work with her on her debut. Contributing songwriters include multiple Grammy award winner Narada Michael Walden (whose credits include Houston, Diaz's other vocal idol Mariah Carey and Aretha Franklin), Guy Roche, (Celine, Cher and Christina Aguilera) and DJ Jazzy Jeff's Crew out of Philadelphia, who have worked with Jeff's former partner Will Smith and Jill Scott, among others. Dian Diaz's other producer is Rodney Alejandro, whose credits include the theme song for Fox's “The Shield” and the theme song for CBS' “Now and Again”; he has also worked with The Temptations and Olga Tañon. Frustrated with the hot and cold, hurry up and wait responses and all the false starts from major labels, Diaz and her husband Alex Norbert took matters into their own hands, building an elaborate home studio (dubbed Strip City Studios) and financing the recording themselves. Dian Diaz, which will be released under the label Strip City Records, has a nationwide distribution deal with BDG/RED/Sony; Strip City is the only indie label in Vegas that currently has major label distribution. Diaz and Norbert are managing partners of the very successful DNA Music Enterprises, a production management company that supplies musical entertainment for live performance venues at such resorts as The Bellagio, The Mirage and Monte Carlo . They conceptualize, create and customize acts from scratch, hiring musicians from all around the country to perform 48 weeks a year. Once on board, the musicians undergo an intensive five week “boot camp'; genres range from symphonic rock to classic rock and variety shows. Though many industry insiders who have heard Diaz's towering voice have predicted mainstream pop stardom for her on the level of her vocal heroes, the singer insists that it is equally important for her to express her Latin roots up front. She co-wrote four songs on the album (including “Lay It On The Line” and “Willing to Love”), but even the ones she didn't have a compositional hand in (“Colour Everywhere,” “Pot of Gold”) reflect the struggles and dreams of her childhood growing up in humble circumstances in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “It would have been easy to just gather a handful of great songs that fit my vocal style,” she says, “but I really wanted to take a more personal approach that tells my own story, and that includes the big ballad ‘No More Tears,' which has an acoustic guitar bolero flavor. ‘Willing To Love' talks about my relationship with my family and moves onto a spiritual level. With the uptempo dance track ‘Just Ain't Feelin' It,' I wanted to create something of a female national anthem in the mode of ‘I Will Survive.' For a long time, my show at the Bellagio featured me doing cover songs, but it's slowly been evolving into my own show, where I use more original material to tell the story of my musical influences, my family and my career.” Diaz's rise in the music industry is a tale that will inspire not only young girls, but everyone who puts value in the power of dreams. Her mother was a single parent who worked hard to put herself through nursing school, and Diaz often ‘played mom' to her two brothers. Her only father figure was her grandfather, who would play the guitar and encourage her to sing at a young age. Though each of these generations was born in the United States, they were still strongly connected to their Spanish, Mexican and Native American roots, and Diaz's early musical influences were a blend of boleros, rancheras and (thanks to her mom) country music. As she got older and started singing in bands (she became a staple at local fairs), her biggest influences were Whitney and Mariah, and she started singing rock classics by Heart and Journey. Her goal was to leave New Mexico for Los Angeles , but she got sidetracked to Vegas when she was hired by a band from New Mexico that had a Top 40 gig there. That exposure led to two years of touring as a backup singer for Latin superstar Luis Miguel; the two brought houses down everywhere with their passionate duet of ‘How Do You Keep The Music Playing?' She also met her husband Alex, who worked in production during the tour.. Before becoming the house entertainer at The Fontana Room just after The Bellagio opened in 1998, Diaz and her band created such an incredible buzz that they were often put in the opening slots for superstar artists performing in town; these included acts like The Commodores, Richard Elliot, Spyro Gyra, Chuck Mangione and Jean-Luc Ponty. Diaz and a host of international music celebrities worked on the Music of Love album, featuring her single, "Spirit is Here to Lift You Up," which has been released in Asia . Other performers on the album include Sting, Stevie Wonder, Yolanda Adams, Enya, Take 6 and En Vogue. She was also featured on the new O'Jays album For The Love with the song "Latin Lover." “Ambition is a curious thing,” Diaz says. “From the time I was a little girl, I had a dream and a purpose that has driven me, and that has been to share my voice and music with the world. I love the career I have in Las Vegas , but my passions run even deeper and I believe my album is just the first step in the next part of my journey. I feel it doesn't matter how many people say you can't do something, you have to try to do it for yourself. No matter the obstacles, it is important to keep moving forward. “With success also comes responsibility, however,” she adds. “I want to use music as a basis to give back to my community back home and also help develop youth programs to help kids who don't have these kinds of opportunities. I am determined to lead by example, and to make a difference in my family's life. More and more, I become aware of the enormous power music has to make a difference.” |
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