Charmed Life Music Founder - Renee Lopez
Renee hails from the small town of Winters, California where she grew up in a close-knit family of entertainers.  After graduating from college in 1995, Renee began performing professionally on cruise ships that traveled around the world. She also performed in the National Tour of “Birth of The Beat” and was given the role of “Anita” in “West Side Story." Today, Renee and her family live in Nashville, Tennessee, where she continues to sing for weddings and write new songs for upcoming projects on Charmed Life Music.   Renee enjoys spending time with her husband Tom, daughter Rosemary and Jack Russell Rufus!

Michael
Michael is not what most people expect him to be musically -a big soulful voice, with a spirit of a singer from the "old school."  Growing up with influences of gospel and R&B music, Michael developed a passion for soul music. Today, he combines R&B with pop commercially to create his unique artistry.

Ella
Ella is a Nashville transplant and has degrees in both classical and commercial voice.  All her life, the only thing she ever dreamed of being was a singer on a large stage.  She has tried her hand in all forms of entertainment as a performer and director; on stage and on screen; and as the teacher and the student.  She has been performing professionally for 11 years and some of her credits include a lead spot in the 2005 Nashville Star Promo with Leanne Rimes; Main Stage performer for Disney Cruise Lines; the National Tour of “One Enchanted Evening;” Featured Female Singer for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines; and Featured Soloist for Cirque Dreams Illumination.  Ella enjoys reading, writing music and spending time with friends and family.
 
Rodney
Via the gift of music…Rodney has been able to travel the world.  Rodney’s voice has crossed many cultures and boundaries.  A great love for music and travel has enabled Rodney to visit all 50 states as well as 5 continents and countless countries.  Rodney’s vocal-versatility has embraced such musical genres as Broadway, R&B, Pop, Jazz, and Opera.  His voice and abilities have been lent to such companies as Zomba Records, Word Records, Miss Oklahoma America Pageant, Miss Tennessee and Miss Georgia U.S.A. Pageants, Mrs. International Pageant, Coca Cola, Celebrity Cruises, Gaylord Entertainment, Eco-Quest International, LifeWay Christian Bookstore, Gary Music Company, Matt Davenport Productions, Gibson Guitar Corporation, The Longaberger Company, and Cisco Systems.

Laurin
Laurin graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.  Some of her credits include Magic Harbor in Myrtle Beach; Good Time Country Show in Busch Gardens, Virginia; Country Show in Morecambe, England; and Opryland U.S.A. in Nashville, Tennessee. At Opryland she joined the Country Music U.S.A. show and also accomplished one of her dreams when she had the opportunity to work with Brenda Lee in the Spirit of America show. Currently, Laurin continues to be a featured entertainer in many pageants all over the United States! In addition, she has recently been choreographing for Country Tonite in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, National Tours for Matt Davenport Productions and stage shows for Hershey Park in Hershey, PA!  Laurin is excited to be working with Charmed Life Music.

Denise
Denise has spent the last two years touring the world as a featured vocalist on board Celebrity Cruise Lines. Some of her other credits include The General Jackson, The Alabama Theater in Myrtle Beach, and singing for many weddings. She is excited to be working with Renee and Charmed Life Music and is in fact planning the details of her own wedding which will take place later in 2008. 



Jaclyn
Guitar/Vocals
Graceful, challenging, unguarded, powerful: Such are the songs of Jaclyn.  Known as a writer of intelligent and catchy songs in the country / folk / pop vein, Jaclyn will soon be considered a preeminent singer/songwriter in the South and beyond. With a degree in Studio and Jazz Vocal Performance from the University of Miami School of Music in Florida, the prolific Brown capitalizes on a diversity of influences and experiences in crafting some of the most poignant songs to emerge from her generation.  Although she frequently travels to Miami and New York, Jaclyn makes her home in Nashville. Her bright voice and matching smile make audiences feel at home whenever she’s on stage.  Growing up in Nashville with a session pianist for a father, Jaclyn had many opportunities to hear and learn from established artists and writers, from country singer Brenda Lee to Broadway casting director Dave Clemmons. She also sang backup for many artists, including Jamie O’Neal and Kathy Mattea.

James~Piano 
A native of Rochester NY, James began his study of piano at the age of 5. He learned a variety of styles in several prominent studios including the Eastman School of Music. Interest in the organ led him to a degree in church music followed by a master’s in music education from Belmont University. Along the way, he held organist and choir director positions in every major denomination, and is currently music director at Holy Cross Anglican Church in Franklin, where he also maintains a private piano studio. James has played for wedding ceremonies, receptions, parties, corporate events and recitals for over 20 years, and enjoys performing a wide range of musical genres -- from classical to Celtic, spiritual to broadway, jazz to praise & worship, pop/rock to New Age. He has worked with some of Nashville’s top talent and in 2007 was hired to play for the wedding of country superstar Jo Dee Messina. 

Denise
Piano and vocals -

 


Jeff
Piano/Accordion/Vocals
Jeff who holds a master's degree from the Conservatory of Music of the University of Missouri~Kansas City, is no stranger to musical oxymorons.  His experience runs the gamut of styles. Jeff used his genius on the accordion and keyboards to carve a niche market for himself, and gained performances with the Nashville, Kansas City and Los Angeles Symphonies, the Palm Beach Pops Orchestra, and a gig accompanying Luciano Pavorotti durring part of his U.S. tour.  Certainly not limited to classical music, Jeff toured extensively with the Mills brothers, Boots Randolh and Brenda Lee, and has accompanied Lee Greenwood, Donna Summer, Tricia Yearwood, Three Dog Night, the Coasters, David Cassidy, Marty Stuart, Jo Dee Messina, Pam Tillis, Loretta Lynn, Roy Clark, and Dolly Parton, to name a few.   When Jeff is not on the road performing around the country he teaches for Belmont University's School Of Music and is active in the Nashville recording scene.