biography
Nashville Recording Artist Darlene Marie McCoy is a heartfelt diverse natural vocalist whose musical talents include piano, organ, keyboard, flute and clarinet. Darlene Marie’s phenomenal range, expansive repertoire, effortless flow from one genre of music to another and on point delivery has earned her the title of “A Living Juke Box”. Charlie Eble of Woods End Studio dubbed Darlene Marie a “One Take Wonder” saying “this is the least adjusting I have ever had to do”.
Recently replanted to the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania, Darlene Marie can be found performing in the Southern Tier of NY and Northeast PA. However she is looking forward to annual performances at the Byrnzey Park Labor Day Weekend Music Festival in Corinth NY and new relationships with Southern Tier Celebrates and the Ribbons of Hope Foundation.
Darlene Marie’s talent was God given at birth; however her “Professional Career” started 15 years ago in the Adirondack Mountains of NY. Darlene Marie started as a hired vocalist for several entertainers before venturing out on her own with “Music -1” tracks. Darlene Marie’s Performances could be heard in fine restaurants (e.g. Ole Bryan Inn, Saratoga Springs), American Legions, VFWs and community Events. In 1997 Darlene Marie entered Woods End Studio and recorded 3 original songs with words written by Victor Bartowski & Music done by Randy Rollman & her. In 2000 Darlene Marie entered Serenity Sounds Studios in Hudson Falls, NY and recorded 6 original songs, 5 of those songs were written by Mary Ellen Barlow. One & a half hours later they were recorded, compiled with the first three from ’97 to form a limited production Charity CD. In its limited local release and sales span, it netted the charity $1800. In 2001 Darlene Marie had the honor of working with Mr. Doug Thurston of Sonic Records. In 2006 Darlene Marie began performing on the internet at MCTMG where she could often be heard on MCTMG Radio’s Saturday night concerts where she is a preferred performer While singing at MCTMG Darlene Marie’s unique country voice captured the attention & ear of Record Producer Brandon Lynn Shane of Mirror Image Records. January 2007 Darlene Marie traveled to Panda Productions in Nashville to record her first Professional CD under direction of Brandon Lynn Shane of Mirror Image.
Darlene Marie’s only aspiration has ever been to “Make a Living Singing”, yet the majority of her performances have always been and continue to be for Charity. Darlene Marie has performed for Make-A-Wish Foundation, Ribbons of Hope Foundation, The Aids Walk, Yearly Aids Benefits, Prospect Child & Family Center ~ Festival of Trees as well as multiple community events and private fund raisers. Darlene Marie remains always willing to donate her talents for the good of her fellow man.
With roots settling back in at home where she grew up, children grown, new contacts and new opportunities, Darlene Marie has a new aspiration “to be heard”, so she can touch people’s hearts and make a difference.