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Manhattan Grad and Rising Country Star Returns to Nashville
Posted on February 06, 2012
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A. Book a gig. B. Hire a band. C. Get people to come.
It seems like a simple recipe for success, but a little more than five years ago, singer Nicole Frechette ’06 hadn’t crossed out any of the steps on her list.
Fast forward to 2012 and Frechette has not only conquered A through C dozens of times, but also has built her name as a rising star in the country pop circuit – making the trek from her home in Madison, Conn., to Nashville, Tenn., as often as possible.
Her most recent trip to the capital of country music in January felt different though, she explained, as if all of the puzzle pieces were finally coming together.
This time, 26-year-old Frechette arrived to find hosts of people eager to help her market her brand, produce her new album and mentor her song-writing process.
To those who know the humble songstress, it should come as no surprise that Frechette’s supporters are lining up to see her off to stardom. After all, she’s given them quite a lot to smile about in recent months.
After a friend left to serve in Afghanistan, Frechette was inspired to spend two weeks in July and August performing for American troops at Army bases in Germany and Kosovo.
“I love working with charities and those who deserve support and notoriety,” Frechette says, referring to the international tour as the glue that’s kept her year together. “It’s proof to me that there’s a nice way to do what I want to do, that I don’t have to resent [this lifestyle] ever. There are good ways to do things.”
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Frechette, Nicole [MC2006]
[JR: Bob Hope became a national treasure by "doing" the USO. Be great to see a Jasper become so beloved.]
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