PRESS Click quotes for full articles Wilson, who can swing and twang, combines the styles on her latest album, due in January, called "Countrypolitan Duets." The music draws from the late '50s and early '60s vocal country era, which, like pop at the time, was influenced by the lounge music of the day -- jazz combos. Standard-Examiner Matt returned to the American Idol stage during Season 9's Top 16 results show to perform "Tell Her About It" with fellow Season 8 pal Scott MacIntyre. After their performance, Matt shared that his duet with Anna Wilson called "You Don't Know Me" was recently #1 on the iTunes Jazz charts. AmericanIdol.com The season 8 crooner's lack of a major-label deal still prompts cries of #SignMattGiraud on Twitter. But until that day arrives, you can tide yourself over with ''You Don't Know Me,'' his duet with Anna Wilson, which hit No. 1 on iTunes' jazz chart back on Jan. 28. EW.com American Idol News Round-Up: Matt Giraud's Modest Celebration, Simon's Single, and More Buddy TV 'American Idol' news and links for Tuesday, Feb. 2 (Includes Video) The Seattle Times Matt Giraud Performs For Sold Out Crowd In Michigan (Includes Video) AINOW.org Matt Giraud On Fox 17 (Includes Video) AINOW.org Matt Giraud, Anna Wilson perform 'You Don't Know Me' (Includes Video) Mlive.com Matt Giraud's single 'You Don't Know Me' available now USA Today Idol Chatter Listen to 'American Idol' star Matt Giraud's debut single 'You Don't Know Me' Mlive.com "After the success of her solo records, Wilson is recording a duets album featuring covers of classic Nashville songs from more than 30 years ago. But instead of treading water by using the same arrangements, she and Powell are writing new arrangements --- with jazzy flair..." The Salt Lake Tribune He's also written a song that's being recorded by jazz artist Anna Wilson. It's called "Drink It Up." Keep an ear out for it ... Luxury Las Vegas Nashville jazz singer ranks on Billboard chart with holiday album Nashville Business Journal "I was looking to create new standards. It was a little daunting, but not that bad. I wanted to be really careful that I didn't just keep recycling the same things - the same themes.'" Daily Local News "Most Christmas albums tend to come from established artists and they tend to do cover songs ... I wanted to make a comprehensive record that touches on the emotions of the holidays." Park Record "'We went to the studio, where there are no windows, and set up some Christmas decorations,' she said. 'And that was fun when guests would come over and go into the studio.'" Deseret News "When most artists make Christmas albums, they do covers ... ['Yule Swing' is] Christmas music for people who want something fresh, new and different." The Salt Lake Tribune "Nashville-based jazz singer's set of holiday originals features a duet with country singer Chuck Wicks (Light Me Up)" USA Today "Jazz singer Anna Wilson took a different road with her Christmas CD. Instead of remaking holiday favorites, she wrote or co-wrote all 10 songs on 'Yule Swing.'" Deseret News "Wilson succeeds in writing classic songs with universal appeal that will sound fresh year after year and her voice is a joy in itself." Sounds of Timeless Jazz "Local girl Anna Wilson earns kudos for dreaming up an all new and sassy set of holiday cheer, "Yule Swing!" (Transfer, B+). Drop the laser beam on the homey "Through Their Eyes," the smooth jazz "Wish" or hot and steamy "Mrs. Claus" and see what we mean." Philly.com "For my own artistry I'm a pop jazz artist," she says. "My niche is I write all original jazz songs. I want to create new material for the format, the genre, maybe attract a younger listening audience with songs more relevant to their experience, from a songwriting perspective." Las Vegas Sun "There's no telling if any of these pleasing compositions, given winning renditions by the songwriter herself, will become standards. But there is a good nightclub act suggested here that could be repeated year after year." All Music Guide "And what a hoot it turned out to be, with original Wilson tunes and sophisticated, horn- and piano-flecked arrangements that reflect her love and mastery of classic-jazz pop." Philadelphia Daily News "It's a fun, brassy and yes, swinging, Christmas album that will earn raves from your house guests who are also tired of decking the halls." The Salt Lake Tribune "If Christmas is a time for giving, vocalist Anna Wilson scores a two-base hit with Yule Swing. Not only does she offer listeners the gift of holiday music, but she also contributes to a charitable cause: Habitat for Humanity." All About Jazz "She and her talented husband Monty Powell are the co-writers with Chuck Wicks of his new country single “All I Ever Wanted.” Which makes her jazz writing and singing somehow seem all the more groovy." Music Row Magazine Habitat harmony: "A House, A Home" song serves as centerpiece of PSA campaign Habitat World "On Wilson's recent album, Time Changes Everything, her songwriting is her ace in the hole, with tunes like "That's What Lovers Do" and the title cut sounding like timeless Cole Porter classics." Nashville Scene "She’s got a voice like crème de cacao and an inner metronome that swings wildly from age to age." Jazz Times "We dare you to come up with a better lunch break." City Paper "A super tasteful pop singer-songwriter with a mature classic touch." Philadelphia Daily News "Anna Wilson's amazing voice and interpretation of lyrics will have me buying every CD she ever makes." KJZS Radio "For this season, Smooth Jazz has several outstanding new tunes to freshen holiday playlists, including ... Anna Wilson's "The Christmas Song" (Transfer) ..." R&R Going for Adds "People are still bemoaning that they missed out on the chance to see Norah Jones at the Point, before she hit it big. The same may be said about tonight’s offering at the Main Line music room." Don't Miss The Latest ... "Tinges of blues and jazz, but as it progresses, it’s clear we’re under the spell of someone of intense pop sophistication. I think I’m swooning with pleasure." Indies Keep Nashville Cool "The thing that kept me going was knowing inside that this is all I ever really wanted to do. I was determined to do it until I actually got the music out in the marketplace." Billboard "Anna Wilson is one of those success stories of which we can all be proud.  She’s a talented singer and songwriter, and she put together one of the nicest records out of Nashville in 2003." The Daily Local News "With sophisticated female singers in vogue again, Anna Wilson has finally earned an airing for her six years and four record labels in-the-making collection The Long Way (Curb)." Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "Anna moved to Nashville to immerse herself in the songwriting world, but it’s just a warm up for big things to come. I have a copy of the record that has a new home in my five disc CD player." Drucker Direct "Anna Wilson has what it takes both as a writer and an artist to capture the musical minds of America." Nashville Music Guide Website | Impression Technologies LLC ©2005-2010 Anna Wilson