Cindy Alexander

Cindy Alexander is an American indie singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.[1][2] She currently resides in greater Los Angeles, California.

Cindy Alexander
Alexander at The Coach House 2019
Background information
Birth nameCynthia Ann Plotkin
OriginLos Angeles, California
Genresfolk-rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsGuitars, keyboards
Years active1998–present
LabelsJamCat Records, Blue Élan Records
Associated actsDave Darling, Paul Trudeau
WebsiteCindyAlexander.com

In 1998 Alexander was named Songwriter of the Year and nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year by the Los Angeles Music Awards, while her debut album See Red was nominated for Independent Pop Album of the Year.[1] IN 2003 her 2nd album SMASH was nominated for Album of the Year by the same outfit.[3]

In 2004, Alexander received several awards: Songwriter of the Year – JPF Music Awards, Best Female Rock Vocalist – All Access Music Awards, and Special Achievement Pop Artist – Los Angeles Music Awards.[4]

Her next album Angels & Demons won Los Angeles Music Awards' Independent Pop Album of the Year in 2006 and was nominated also for Album of the Year.[3]

In 2009 and 2010, she performed for the videogame White Knight Chronicles II soundtrack with the songs "Fly! -My Bluebrid-", "The Battlefield Flower" and "White Knight Chronicles 'Travelers'".

Her fourth album, Wobble with the World, was released in 2007 and was produced by her long-time collaborators Dave Darling and Paul Trudeau. The iTunes Store version of the album contains an extra bonus track "Slow Motion Miracle", proceeds of which go to a cancer support center charity www.wespark.org.[2]

Her music has been featured in films Here on Earth, Smokers, Sugar & Spice, Dorm Daze II, and television shows Party of Five, Chasing Farrah).[2]

Early life

Alexander was born Cynthia Ann Plotkin in Los Angeles, CA. Her mother, Nancy (née Kaufman), was an elementary school teacher, and her father, Gary Plotkin, was an attorney.

Winner of NBC's Star Tomorrow

NBC announced that it would air StarTomorrow in February 2006. Mottola severed his relationship with the show in June 2006, and producer David Foster was brought in.[5] The prize was subsequently changed from a recording contract with Mottola's Casablanca Records to a contract with Foster's label.

Hosted by Michele Merkin, StarTomorrow premiered on NBC and NBC.com on July 31, 2006, when a one-hour show about the auditions aired on NBC.[6] In a format similar to American Idol,[7] 92 bands competed in weekly head-to-head competition, and bands that won were then given the chance to compete in the competition's second round.

The show finale was in November 2006 and was eventually won by award-winning artist, Cindy Alexander.[8] However, the show's contract was so bad that none of the Top 5 (Cindy Alexander, Bob Gentry, Brooke Ramel, Hydra FX, Blake Cody) bands signed. NBC officially ceased production on March 26, 2007.[9]

Judges

Breast Cancer Advocacy

Breastcancer.org

As a breast cancer survivor, Cindy became involved with Breastcancer.org as she used their resources many times herself during her journey from diagnosis to recovery. Her desire to give back to others led to her being named the Celebrity Ambassador for Breastcancer.org. In this role, she helps to spread the message about Breastcancer.org while she is performing on tour and at various public appearances.[10]

The Kay Yow Cancer Fund

In 2017 Cindy toured extensively across the USA raising money for The Kay Yow Cancer Fund through raising funds through Play It Forward. She had heard about former NC State Basketball Coach Kay Yow when she was asked to sing the National Anthem at a UCLA Women's Basketball Play4Kay game. Kay was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987, and passed away on January 24, 2009, after facing her third bout with the disease. Before her death, she joined forces with the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and The V Foundation for Cancer Research to form the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization committed to being a part of finding an answer in the fight against women's cancers through raising money for scientific research, assisting the underserved and unifying people for a common cause. Due to the unique partnership with The V Foundation, they use their Scientific Advisory Committee to ensure all donations support only the cancer research projects with the most potential to find a cure.[11]

Dr. Kristi Funk, Author of "Breasts"

Alexander teamed up with Dr. Kristi Funk, author of "Breasts" for her book launch party at Amoeba Records in Hollywood, CA. [12]

Discography[2]

Albums
  • 1999 – See Red (JamCat Records, nominated for Album of the Year by the L.A. Music Awards)
  • 2003 – SMASH (JamCat Records)
  • 2005 – Angels & Demons (Cindy Alexander (JamCat Records)
  • 2007 – Wobble with the World (JamCat Records)
  • 2012 – Every Rise And Fall (JamCat Records)
  • 2014 – Curve (Blue Élan Records)
  • 2014 – Christmas is Here (Blue Élan Records)
  • 2015 – An American Girl (Blue Élan Records)
  • 2016 – Deep Waters (Blue Élan Records)
  • 2018 – Nowhere to Hide (Blue Élan Records)

Soundtracks

Compilations
  • 2002 – Chilled Sirens (Water Music Records/Universal)
  • 2003 – Sunday Brunch (Treadstone Records/Columbia Records Japan)
  • 2005 – Back Home (Benefits Children International, see homecd.net)
  • 2006 – Eclectic Café (Water Music Records/Universal)

References
  1. "Cindy Alexander". SoundClick.
  2. "Cindy Alexander – Singer-songwriter". Cindy Alexander.
  3. "Artist: Cindy Alexander – Kurzweil". www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com.
  4. MuzikMan (June 5, 2005). "Cindy Alexander Breaks Through With New Album Angels & Demons". BC Music.
  5. "Mottola Exits StarTomorrow". Archived from the original on November 10, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
  6. "NBC Partners With CenterStaging and Rehearsals.Com to Provide Exclusive High-Definition Digital Production for StarTomorrow, a New NBC Show; Online Internet Series Allows Viewers to Vote for Their Favorite Band". redorbit.com. Red Orbit. July 31, 2006. Retrieved April 19, 2009.
  7. "Star Tomorrow". content.usatoday.com. USA Today. Archived from the original on February 24, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2009.
  8. "Star Tomorrow Winner Entertains Troops in Japan". Archived from the original on November 19, 2008.
  9. "Star Tomorrow". nbc.com. NBC. Archived from the original on April 19, 2009. Retrieved April 19, 2009.
  10. "Breast Cancer Advocacy – 2015 Tour".
  11. "Kay Yow Cancer Fund – Play It Forward Tour".
  12. "Dr. Kristi Funk Book Launch – "Breast" Author".
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