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Feb 12

Leslie Carter, sister of singers Nick and Aaron, dead at 25

Diane Alter – AHN News Reporter

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) – Leslie Carter, the sister of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter and singer Aaron Carter, died Tuesday in upstate New York at the age of 25.

No details were provided on her cause of death.

The grieving family has asked for privacy as they deal with their loss.

Leslie, an aspiring singer, had the song “Like Wow” featured on the “Shrek” soundtrack in 2011. She also appeared on the family’s reality show, “House of Carters,” in 2005.

Leslie is survived by four siblings, her husband of four years, Mike, and a 10-month-old daughter, Alyssa Jane.

The family released the following statement, “We are deeply saddened for the loss of our beloved sister, daughter and granddaughter, Leslie Carter. We request the utmost privacy during this difficult time.”

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Aug 10

All You Need to Know to Be a Successful Singer

Singers can consider their careers successful when they have landed a contract with the big boys of the recording industry.  Unfortunately, many singers will never see this level of success because they don’t know the simple keys.  If you are an aspiring singer, looking to find your success, there are a few things you just need to know.

Don’t Give Up -

Yes, it is cliche.  That doesn’t make it any less important.  The reason some singers find success and go on to lead long lives in the entertainment industry while others don’t is quite simple actually…  They stay in the game longer.

Imagine the loss the world of music would have suffered if Nina Simone had given up on her talents in the four years of playing piano and singing at the Midtown Bar & Grill before she signed with Colpix Records in  1959, which formed the beginning of a long music career, spanning 34 years and several recording labels, with her last album being recorded in 1993 on the Elektra label. When she died in 2003, she was, and still is, a very influential force for many singers, including Elton John and Patti Labelle.

Don’t Be Shy -

Successful singers usually have one common facet…  Shameless self promotion.  It’s ok to get stage fright on occasion but don’t ever be afraid to promote yourself as a singer if you want to see success.  Luckily, the Internet has made this much easier as anyone can create a vanity site for the purpose. Record your sound and post it all over the Internet and don’t be shy about sharing.   By promoting your name as though you were already at the top of the recording charts, you exhibit a confidence that will attract fans, talent agents and success.

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