Julie River’s  music has been in the Airwaves Top 100 of NAV Magazine and featured on NPR’s Nightcrossings and similar programs coast to coast. Two of her albums were simultaneously on the Hastings Books Music and Video “Top Ten.” 
    A feature story about Julie appeared in Bryggen Magazine (Sweden), and she is one of  17 pianists selected nationwide for the recording, The HeartAid Project (Spring Hill Records), commemorating and benefiting the families of the victims of the 9/11 tragedies. Julie was recognized by the Kansas Arts Commission with one of four state Fellowship Awards for composition and has received special awards from ASCAP every year from 1998 through 2006.
    With the EarthStar Recordings  release of One Starry Night, Julie Rivers captured the hearts of new and old fans alike with her luxuriantly romantic music of the night. The Kiss of the Sun, sequel to One Starry Night, celebrated the dazzling romance of the day. Christmastide, was released in November, 1999, and her 2003 release, As Far As the Heart Can See, was inspired by the beauty of the land and the tallgrass prairies.
    In addition to recording, performing and writing, Julie has an independent piano studio. Julie’s CDs are available through her website, at Hastings and  at Barnes and Noble. She is available as pianist for concerts, mini-performances, weddings and other special events.
    A native Texan, pianist/composer Julie Rivers is a graduate in piano performance from the University of North Texas.
Website:  www.earthstarrecordings.com 

E-mail:  Julie@earthstarrecordings.com