Melody's heartfelt songwriting is honest and direct. Her unpretentious blend of country and blues provides the backdrop to explore her emotional quest for true love and self-discovery. From the first time you experience her music, she embraces you and welcomes you as a trusted friend, privileged to her darkest secrets and brightest joys. Melody Signs with RYS Records On April 26th, 2007, Melody signed with RYS Records, an inspired independent label. Her new album "FREEDOM", produced by Chris Arms was recorded in Nashville and Philadelphia. The release party for her 5th album is scheduled for the Billy Block show on June 26th, 2007. “Melody has emerged as one of the most compelling success stories in Nashville in years. Her focused determination to become a song crafter and genuine artist are fully realized on Freedom, her debut on RYS records.” --Billy Block/Western Beat Radio/ 103 WKDF Nashville. The Grand Ole Opry "Mistakes Like Me" Melody Guy moved from Sherwood, OR, to Nashville, TN 2 years ago and got lucky. Sherrie Austin, Broken Bow recording artist, recorded her song "Mistakes Like Me" that Melody wrote with Tom Kimmel. On 10-06-2006 Sherrie sang the song on The Grand Ole Opry. Melody Guy is a force to reckon with She is hitting Nashville like a storm with tight lyrics and driving guitar, telling stories we all know and love. Melody is trouble for anyone trying to make it as a songwriter in the industry today. She is the one you need to top, the competition, the standard we should all be striving for. Melody definitely raises the bar. Ouch! I know what your thinking but no one can quite hurt you like Melody Guy does. "Sign of Trouble" was recorded in 2006 and relates to high-school memories; teen-age mothers; lost love; temptation; true love and the maturity to spot the signs of trouble and move on. The songs on her 4th album have lessons learned and show triumph over problems that everyone can relate to, and show a new attitude that can only come from experience. Melody is no stranger to the spotlight Melody has shared the stage with Martina McBride, Keith Urban, Aaron Tippin, Leon Russell, Andy Griggs, Chris LeDoux, Joe Diffie, The Warren Brothers, Nanci Griffith, Jim Messina, Tanya Tucker, Dan Seals, Lee Ann Womack, Chad Brock, Steve Azar, Sherrie Austin and Rosie Flores and many more. Her intuitive band displays tasteful restraint that allows Melody's voice and songwriting to shine through without losing the strength and passion of her personality. Her live performances are an impassioned mix of honesty and pure fun that make you feel like she's playing and singing just for you. The Music Ready for Sunshine (DynoTwang 1998), Nashville) won the Just Plain Folks Music Awards: Album of the Year, Country Album of the Year and Song of the Year ("The Man I Really Need") in 2000. Melody also walked away with Country Album of the Year award for "Shoulda' Loved Me" and Songwriter of the Year for 2002 out of 102,000 entrees at the Just Plain Folks Music Awards. In 2004, Melody won the Country Album of the Year for "Signs of Trouble" in 2004. Melody wrote a theme song for Vanilla Coke which was used for Northwest promotions. Melody's "Mistakes Like Me" was recorded by country music star, Sherrie Austin (Broken Bow Records) to be released this year.