Paige Lewis is a singer-songwriter and

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from

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whose work has been featured in the soundtrack of the film

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. Paige released her first album with

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at the age of 16, in addition to two further albums released under her own Greeley Records label. She has also collaborated as a co-writer for other CCM artists including

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Life and career

Debut

Paige began to learn to play guitar at age 14 using her mother's

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and a "How To" book. At age 16 she were signed to Word Records by

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with whom she released her 2001 self-titled debut album, co-produced by her uncle, producer David Rice.The Best Thing – CD Baby
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''The Best Thing''

Paige left Word in 2003 and moved to Los Angeles, California where she worked with producers

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and

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on the songs ''Open Your Eyes'' and ''Love Is''. Rice produced and co-wrote ''See You Again'' and ''The Best Thing'', which were used in the 2003 film

. Following her return to

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and enrolment in Marketing at

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, Paige released these and other songs as her second album ''The Best Thing'' on her own record label, Greeley Records.

''Upside Down''

During her 2008 summer break, Paige recorded her third album and first entirely acoustic project, ''Upside Down'', in her apartment kitchen. She is now pursuing employment in copywriting.

Critical reception

Paige's music has been commended for "thoughtfulness" and "maturity".

Discography

Word records

* ''Paige'' (2001)

Greeley records

*''The Best Thing'' (2006) *''Upside Down'' (2008) *''One Good Day'' (2011)

Awards

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", written by Paige Lewis,

, Natalie LaRue and Philip LaRue was recognised by the 2003

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Christian Music Awards as one of the 25 Most Performed Songs of the year.ASCAP 2003 Christian Music Awards
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References

External links

Official site
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