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Julie Anne Miller (born Julie Griffin, July 12, 1956) is an American songwriter, singer, and recording artist living in
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,
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. She married Buddy Miller in 1981. They sing and play on each other's solo projects and have recorded three duet albums.


Career


Recordings

Julie Miller's first professionally released recording was with the group ''Streetlight'' which consisted of Julie, Buddy Miller, and Ron Krueger. The self-titled album was released in 1983. Julie and Buddy wrote some songs for the LP, including the original version of "Jesus in Your Eyes" (later re-recorded for ''Orphans and Angels''). "How Could You Say No" (written by Mickey Cates) was originally performed on this album and later included on Julie's solo debut ''Meet Julie Miller''. A 1985 demo tape recorded by Julie listed eight songs, but contained eleven. Two of these songs were later included on ''Meet Julie Miller'', but the remaining nine songs were not reissued. Songs on this tape include: "I Don't Need Anything Else", "Mystery Love" (Synth Pop Version), "Love Is", "I Look to You", "I Don't Need", "What Does it Take", "I Wanna Be Ready", "King of my Heart" (not the same as that which appeared later on her first Myrrh release), "My New Psychiatrist" (Synth Pop Version with different lyrics), "Debby Came Back", "Dangerous Place" (Synth Pop Version). Only one copy of this tape has seen circulation; it is unknown whether Julie used the tape to shop for a record label, or sold them at concerts. Julie's musical career initially took off after singer Sam Phillips forwarded her demo tape to friends at
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. Myrrh signed Miller to a contract and released ''Meet Julie Miller'' (her first solo album) in 1990. This album included backing vocals from Shawn Colvin, Victoria Williams, Amy Grant,
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and
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. Miller's second solo album ''He Walks Through Walls'' (1991) also included backing vocals from Colvin, Williams, Grant and Willard. Mark Heard and Reverend Dan Smith also contributed vocals. This album included the original version of the song "Broken Things", which was later re-recorded. Her 1993 album ''Orphans and Angels'' included a duet with
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on "All My Tears", which was written after the death of Mark Heard.
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vocalist
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also contributed vocals. Miller also covered Heard's song "Treasure of the Broken Land". Shawn Colvin once again contributed background vocals. The video of the song "S.O.S." from this album was released to Christian TV. Her fourth solo album ''Invisible Girl'' was released by Street Level Records. Julie covered The Williams Brothers song "
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". Victoria Williams, Mark Olson and
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provided background vocals. In 1997, Julie Miller released ''
Blue Pony ''Blue Pony'' is an album by the American musician Julie Miller, released in 1997. It was Miller's first album of secular music. Miller supported the album by touring with Emmylou Harris. Production The album was produced by Julie and Buddy Mille ...
'' ( Hightone Records) which includes contributions from
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, Buddy Miller, and
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. Her most recent solo album is ''Broken Things'' in 1999, which includes new versions of "Broken Things" and "All My Tears" as well as new songs "I Know Why The River Runs," "Orphan Train," "Out in the Rain" and "I Still Cry." The song "By way of Sorrow" was a duet with
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's Karen Peris. In 2001, the first Buddy and Julie Miller duo album '' Buddy & Julie Miller'' was released in 2001. This album won the Americana Music Association award for best album in 2002. Released in 2002, ''Love Snuck Up'' was a compilation of the Millers' Hightone recordings. A Julie Miller compilation is planned, which will include tracks selected by Julie from her first four albums, which have been out of print for many years.


Work with other artists

In 1987 Julie contributed background vocals to the song "Remember Me" on Benny Hester's album ''Through the Window''. In 1992, Julie provided the title track for ''Cry of the Heart: Emily's Eyes'', an album released to bring hope to victims of child abuse. Julie mentioned after a 2002 concert in Kentucky that the song "Emily's Eyes" had one line edited out of it, as there was concern regarding the "implications". No further details were provided. In 1994, Julie and Buddy Miller recorded Mark Heard's "Orphans of God" which was the title track for the single CD Mark Heard Tribute album
Strong Hand of Love ''Strong Hand of Love: A Tribute to Mark Heard'' is a compilation of songs by various artists in tribute to songwriter, Mark Heard. Recorded and released in 1994, after Heard's death in 1992. Proceeds benefit the Heard Family Fund. In 1994, wit ...
. They also assisted Victoria Williams on her version of "What Kind of Friend". Later that same year, both songs were included on the two-CD Mark Heard Tribute Orphans of God, with the song "What kind of Friend" expanded by nearly a full minute. Julie's composition, "By Way of Sorrow," was an inspiration for the tone of Cameron Crowe's movie ''
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'' but the song was not featured in the film.


Covers of Julie Miller songs

Many artists have recorded songs composed by Julie Miller, and Julie and Buddy. See the
list of songs written by Buddy and Julie Miller This article contains a list of compositions by Buddy Miller, Julie Miller, and their collaborators. Each composition is followed by the album or albums on which it appears. List of compositions ;Key 1. written by Julie Miller 2. written by ...
for an extensive list. After the 1998
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in
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, local singer Juliet Turner performed a version of Miller's song "Broken Things" at a memorial service for the victims of the bombing.


Touring and performing

Julie and Buddy Miller teamed up with Victoria Williams, Mark Olson, and
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for a European tour billed as "The Rolling Creek Dippers" in the 90s.


Personal life

Julie has been married to Buddy Miller since 1981. They met in 1976 in
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when Buddy auditioned for and played in a band with her. They live in
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, where Buddy has set up a home studio on the main floor for music recording and production. She has battled the effects of fibromyalgia, mood swings, and depression.


Compositions


Discography


Solo and with Buddy Miller


Music videos


As contributing musician

* 1984: Dennis Agajanian - ''Where Are The Heroes'' (Sparrow) * 1990: Victoria Williams - ''Swing The Statue!'' (Rough Trade) * 1993: Wes King - ''The Robe'' (RCA) * 1995:
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- ''Moods'' (Spark) * 1995: Kate Miner - ''Sacred'' (Cadillac Fund Productions) * 1998:
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- '' Bullfrogs and Butterflies II: God Loves Fun'' (Birdwing) * 1998:
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- '' Some Things I Know'' (Decca) * 1998:
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- ''
Flaming Red ''Flaming Red'' is Patty Griffin's second album. It was released on June 23, 1998, and reached number 12 on the Top Heatseekers chart. According to ''Billboard'', the album has sold 122,000 copies in the U.S. up to May 2004. Caulfield, Keith"Ask B ...
'' (A&M) * 1998: Victoria Williams - ''Musings of a Creek Dipper'' (Atlantic) * 2000:
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and Vigilantes of Love – ''Audible Sigh'' ( Compass Records) * 2000:
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- '' Red Dirt Girl'' (Nonesuch) * 2000:
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- '' I Hope You Dance'' (MCA Nashville) * 2000:
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- '' Say It Is So'' (Hypertension) * 2001: John Hiatt - '' The Tiki Bar Is Open'' (Vanguard) * 2002: The Chieftains - '' Down the Old Plank Road: The Nashville Sessions'' (RCA) * 2002:
Jim Lauderdale James Russell Lauderdale (born April 11, 1957) is an American country, bluegrass, and Americana singer-songwriter. Since 1986, he has released 31 studio albums, including collaborations with artists such as Dr. Ralph Stanley, Buddy Miller, and ...
- ''The Hummingbirds'' (Dualtone) * 2003:
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- '' Stumble into Grace'' (Nonesuch) * 2003:
Patty Griffin Patricia Jean Griffin (born March 16, 1964) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician.Griffin, Patrici She is a vocalist and plays guitar and piano. She is known for her stripped-down songwriting style in the folk music genre. Her songs ha ...
- ''
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'' (ATO) * 2005:
Patty Griffin Patricia Jean Griffin (born March 16, 1964) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician.Griffin, Patrici She is a vocalist and plays guitar and piano. She is known for her stripped-down songwriting style in the folk music genre. Her songs ha ...
- '' Impossible Dream'' (Proper) * 2005: Jude Johnstone - ''On A Good Day'' (Bojak) * 2007:
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- '' Dirt Farmer'' (Vanguard) * 2010:
Patty Griffin Patricia Jean Griffin (born March 16, 1964) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician.Griffin, Patrici She is a vocalist and plays guitar and piano. She is known for her stripped-down songwriting style in the folk music genre. Her songs ha ...
- '' Downtown Church'' (Credential) * 2013: Shawn Colvin - '' All Fall Down'' ( Nonesuch Records) * 2014: Johnny Two Bags ( Jonny Wickersham) - ''
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'' (Isotone Records)


As primary contributing artist

* 1995: Various Artists - ''Noel'' (VIA Records) - track 10, "
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" (with Buddy Miller)


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