Melissa has forged a style that suits her

powerful voice and positive outlook

on life. When put together with an expert backup band, the result is a personal, yet inclusive, collection of songs that demand attention. Lewis shows she's an artist who could draw a devoted following.

k.d. lang meets Tracy Thorn

God you sing great. Your voice is very expressive and facile.

Faith Hill meets k.d. lang. Really well crafted songs with melodic hooks, heartfelt narrative driven lyrics and impressive vocal delivery. You really have quite the package as far as your writing and performing talent.

An outstanding vocal and excellent production. First rate work - killer musicianship.

First play and she hooked me with this strong, solid voice... she sings effortlessly and purely and straight on into the heartstrings.

Solid as a rock.

Excellent lyric, melody, and vocals. Superb emotional dynamics. These tracks are outstanding - beautifully crafted and performed.

You have a very

natural gift as a singer.

Your phrasing is so in the pocket and your emotional involvement with the song – your singing is intense.

Good solid story line and lyrics. Excellent vocals and strong musicianship.

Songs really impressed me.

I was immediately impressed by the honesty of this song and its presentation. You sound like the genuine article. You are an artist in every sense of the word.

The vocals cannot be denied

and I believe that you could sing just about anything. Vocals are very expressive with an ability to project, hold notes, and put a bit of the blues sound in there as well.