# Marie Hines

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**Madonna Marie Hines** is a [Nashville](/source/Nashville,_Tennessee)-based [indie pop](/source/Indie_pop) singer-songwriter. She has released one studio album and six [EPs](/source/Extended_play) since 2010.[1] Her music is frequently used in [wedding videos](/source/Wedding_videography), television, [ad campaigns](/source/Ad_campaign), & films both nationally and internationally. Her [musical style](/source/Musical_style) has been compared to [Ingrid Michaelson](/source/Ingrid_Michaelson), [Norah Jones](/source/Norah_Jones), [Regina Spektor](/source/Regina_Spektor) and [Sara Bareilles](/source/Sara_Bareilles).[2][3]

## Biography

Hines was born in [Charlotte, North Carolina](/source/Charlotte,_North_Carolina). When she was young, her family moved to [Spartanburg, South Carolina](/source/Spartanburg,_South_Carolina). She began taking classical piano lessons at the age of six, and by the age of twelve, she was writing her own songs.[4] In 2005, Hines moved to Nashville to attend [Belmont University](/source/Belmont_University) where she studied commercial piano and commercial voice. In 2009, she graduated with a bachelor's degree in commercial voice.[5] In 2013, Hines married fellow musician Ben Ringel of [The Delta Saints](/source/The_Delta_Saints), and they currently reside in Nashville.

## Musical career

Hines' albums *Worth The Fight,* *The Living Room Sessions,* *HeartCrash,* *The Tide and The Sea,* and *Japanese Blossoms* were produced by Eric Kinny, [mixed](/source/Audio_mixing_(recorded_music)) and mixed by Craig Alvin ([Erin McCarley](/source/Erin_McCarley), [Hanson](/source/Hanson_(band)), [The Features](/source/The_Features)). They were recorded at Lookout Studio in Nashville. Hines' *Endless* EP was produced and mixed by Konrad Snyder ([Kopecky](/source/Kopecky_(band))), and was recorded at The Study in Nashville. All albums were [mastered](/source/Audio_mastering) by Andrew Mendelson of Georgetown Mastering ([Lady Antebellum](/source/Lady_Antebellum), [Kenny Chesney](/source/Kenny_Chesney), [Steven Curtis Chapman](/source/Steven_Curtis_Chapman), [Michael W. Smith](/source/Michael_W._Smith), [Casting Crowns](/source/Casting_Crowns)).

"Long Way to Letting Go", "Perfect Kiss" and "My Love Will Never Fail You" have all been played on Nashville's [independent radio](/source/Independent_radio) station, [Lightning 100](/source/WRLT),[6][7][8] and in 2011, she played their free six-week concert series, [Live on the Green](/source/Live_on_the_Green), located in the heart of downtown Nashville.[9] She has also frequently performed at Nashville's Musicians Corner in Centennial Park. Hines has opened for [Brett Dennen](/source/Brett_Dennen), [Drew Holcomb](/source/Drew_Holcomb_and_The_Neighbors), [Griffin House](/source/Griffin_House_(musician)), [Matt Wertz](/source/Matt_Wertz), [K.S. Rhoads](/source/K.S._Rhoads), [Andrew Belle](/source/Andrew_Belle), Josh Jenkins ([Green River Ordinance](/source/Green_River_Ordinance_(band))), [Graham Colton](/source/Graham_Colton), [Ray Wylie Hubbard](/source/Ray_Wylie_Hubbard), [Sandra McCracken](/source/Sandra_McCracken), [Rayland Baxter](/source/Rayland_Baxter), and [Andrew Combs](/source/Andrew_Combs_(musician)).

Marie Hines' music has also been used in various retail locations, including [Hallmark](/source/Hallmark_Cards), [Forever 21](/source/Forever_21), [Macaroni Grill](/source/Macaroni_Grill) and [Delta Air Lines](/source/Delta_Air_Lines). Her music has been also featured in [Spotify](/source/Spotify) and [iTunes](/source/ITunes). Following the album's release, Hines embarked on a national tour that included performances at [Hotel Café](/source/Hotel_Caf%C3%A9) in Los Angeles, [The Living Room](/source/The_Living_Room) in New York City, and [Bluebird Cafe](/source/Bluebird_Cafe) in Nashville.[10][11][12]

### Placements

Hines' music has been featured in numerous [advertising campaigns](/source/Advertising_campaign) and has played a prominent role in [Heinz Ketchup's](/source/Heinz_Tomato_Ketchup) Bring Food To Life international advertisement campaign (2014, 2015, and 2016), [Eckrich Smoked Sausage's](/source/Eckrich) "Enjoy The Outdoors" campaign (2015), and [Walmart](/source/Walmart)'s in-store promotional [Valentine's Day](/source/Valentine's_Day) campaign (2011 and 2012).

Her music has also been used in advertising campaigns by [Swarovski](/source/Swarovski), [Ben & Jerry's](/source/Ben_%26_Jerry's), [Samsung](/source/Samsung), Google, [Comcast](/source/Comcast), [Reed's Jewelers](/source/Reeds_Jewelers), [Kashi](/source/Kashi_(company)), [Google +](/source/Google_%2B), [NUDE Skincare](/source/Bryan_Meehan#Nude_Skincare), [Teach For America](/source/Teach_For_America), [Leroy Merlin](/source/Leroy_Merlin), Cornell's Jewelry, [Epson Europe](/source/Seiko_Epson), [TIAA-CREF](/source/TIAA_CREF), Simon's Jewelry, plus [thousands of wedding videos](/source/Wedding_videography).

Hines' songs have been featured in the Season 2 opener of [New York Med](/source/NY_Med) television show ([ABC](/source/ABC_Television_Network)), Season 1 Episode 9 of [ABC Family](/source/ABC_Family)'s [The Fosters](/source/The_Fosters_(2013_TV_series)) television show,[13] and the [Philippine](/source/Philippines)'s number one [daytime television](/source/Daytime_television) [drama](/source/Dramatic_programming) [Be Careful with My Heart](/source/Be_Careful_with_My_Heart). [MTV](/source/MTV) has featured her songs in Episode 402 of their television series [Awkward](/source/Awkward_(TV_series))[14] and in Episode 411 of their television series [16 and Pregnant](/source/16_and_Pregnant). Hines's songs have also been featured in two episodes of the [Canadian](/source/Television_in_Canada) television series [Hello Goodbye](/source/Hello_Goodbye_(TV_series)) that airs on [CBC Television](/source/CBC_Television).

## Albums

### Worth the Fight

*Worth the Fight,* Hines' first, full-length album, was released on December 7, 2010.[15] In 2011, the title track won the [Intel](/source/Intel) Superstars competition's Singer-Songwriter category,[16] and the single "Wrapped Up in Love" was used in [Walmart](/source/Walmart)'s [Valentine's Day](/source/Valentine's_Day) in-store [promotional campaign](/source/Promotional_campaign) in 2011 and 2012.[4]

The song "Long Way to Letting Go" was used in 16 & Pregnant on MTV[17] and also won the Intel Video Superstars competition's Music Video category in 2012.[18]

### The Living Room Sessions

*The Living Room Sessions* is a five-track live EP released on May 17, 2011.[17] To record the album, Marie gathered a group of 27 of her good friends and fans for an audience and recorded a series of songs performed in her living room at her home in Nashville. The project was meant to provide fans with an experience like a concert in a living room, both visually and aurally.[18] The song "Long Way to Letting Go" was used in *[16 & Pregnant](/source/16_%26_Pregnant)* on [MTV](/source/MTV)[19] and also won the [Intel](/source/Intel) Video Superstars competition's Music Video category in 2012.[20]

### HeartCrash

*HeartCrash* is a five-track EP released on February 28, 2012.[21] The single's music video, "Perfect Kiss", was played on *[CMT Pure](/source/CMT_Pure_Country)*.[22]

### The Tide and the Sea

*The Tide and the Sea,* a five-track collection of love songs, was released on February 12, 2013.[23] The EP includes co-writes with the Nashville singer-songwriter Justin Halpin and Justin Tam of the Nashville [folk](/source/Folk_rock) band Humming House. "Forever Mine" has background vocals by Ben Ringel of the Nashville [blues rock](/source/Blues_rock) band [The Delta Saints](/source/The_Delta_Saints).[1]

### Endless

*Endless* is a three-song EP released on June 9, 2015. Hines co-wrote the title track with her husband, Ben Ringel of [The Delta Saints](/source/The_Delta_Saints).

### Japanese Blossoms

*Japanese Blossoms*, a five-song EP written with and produced by Eric Kinny, released on June 3, 2016.

Name Type Release date Worth The Fight LP December 7, 2010 The Living Room Sessions EP May 17, 2011 Perfect Kiss Single January 24, 2012 HeartCrash EP February 28, 2012 My Love Will Never Fail You Single January 29, 2013 The Tide and The Sea EP February 12, 2013 Save It All Single August 1, 2013 The Tide and The Sea (Cinematic Versions) EP August 27, 2013 Perfect Kiss (Remix) Single February 11, 2014 Hold On Single February 24, 2015 Endless EP June 9, 2015 Japanese Blossoms EP June 3, 2016

## References

1. ["Marie Hines Biography"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160324044316/http://www.mariehines.com/about.html). Archived from [the original](http://www.mariehines.com/about.html) on March 24, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. Karr, Jon (September 24, 2012). ["A New York Minute with Musician: Marie Hines"](https://web.archive.org/web/20121006013314/http://www.newyorkminutemag.com/2012/09/a-new-york-minute-with-musician-marie.html). New York Minute. Archived from [the original](http://www.newyorkminutemag.com/2012/09/a-new-york-minute-with-musician-marie.html) on October 6, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. Ramey, Emily J (March 1, 2012). ["Discovery Thursday: Marie Hines"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151225010947/http://listenerextraordinaire.com/2012/03/01/discovery-thursday-marie-hines/). *Listener Extraordinaire*. Archived from [the original](http://listenerextraordinaire.com/2012/03/01/discovery-thursday-marie-hines/) on December 25, 2015. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. Webb, Jacob (December 16, 2010). ["Singer-songwriter Marie Hines does music her way"](http://www.goupstate.com/article/20101216/ARTICLES/12161014?p=1&tc=pg). *Spartanburg Herald-Journal*. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. ["Vocal Points: Marie Hines-Influenced By All, Sounds Like None"](https://archive.today/20130411145533/http://www.ourstage.com/blog/2011/11/13/vocal-points-marie-hines-influenced-by-all-sounds-like-none/%23more-81071). OurStage.com. November 13, 2011. Archived from [the original](http://www.ourstage.com/blog/2011/11/13/vocal-points-marie-hines-influenced-by-all-sounds-like-none/#more-81071) on April 11, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. [""Long Way to Letting Go" by Marie Hines"](http://lightning100.com/local-music/marie-hines/#.USKKTaXzdhM). WRLT. September 5, 2011. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. [""Perfect Kiss" by Marie Hines"](http://lightning100.com/local-music/marie-hines-2/#.USKKWqXzdhM). WRLT. February 27, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2013.[dead link]

1. ["Lightning 100 debuts "My Love Will Never Fail You" by Marie Hines"](http://lightning100.com/local-music/marie-hines-my-love-will-never-fail-you/#.USKJraXzdhN). WRLT. February 11, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. ["Past Artists | Line Up"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130615022632/http://www.liveonthegreen.net/lineup/past_artists). Live on the Green. Archived from [the original](http://www.liveonthegreen.net/lineup/past_artists) on June 15, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. ["Lindsay Rae Spurlock @ Hotel Cafe"](http://www.mxdwn.com/2011/07/20/los-angeles/lindsay-rae-spurlock-hotel-cafe/). mxdwn.com Los Angeles. July 20, 2011. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. ["Marie Hines – New York – Googie's Lounge, The Living Room"](http://www.songkick.com/concerts/9845733-marie-hines-at-googies-lounge-the-living-room). Songkick.com. September 29, 2011. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. ["Marie Hines: "Over You" (Bluebird Cafe)"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGOTqZtd5qs). YouTube. September 4, 2011. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. ["Music from the Fosters S1E09"](http://www.tunefind.com/show/the-fosters/season-1/15328)

1. ["Music from Awkward S4E02"](http://www.tunefind.com/show/awkward/season-4/18062)

1. ["Worth the Fight"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140726033225/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/worth-the-fight/id407577160). iTunes. December 7, 2010. Archived from [the original](https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/worth-the-fight/id407577160) on July 26, 2014. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. Bennitt, Amy (November 16, 2010). ["Intel Superstars Winners Announced!"](http://software.intel.com/sites/billboard/article/intel-video-superstars-2012). OurStage.com. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. ["The Living Room Sessions"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160305230237/https://itunes.apple.com/album/the-living-room-sessions/id438676857). iTunes. May 17, 2011. Archived from [the original](https://itunes.apple.com/album/the-living-room-sessions/id438676857) on March 5, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. Webb, Jacob (May 29, 2011). ["Spartanburg native Marie Hines celebrates release of new EP"](http://www.goupstate.com/article/20101216/ARTICLES/12161014?p=1&tc=pg). *Spartanburg Herald-Journal*. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. ["Ep. 11 Devon"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120526001452/http://www.mtv.com/videos/16-and-pregnant-season-4-ep-11-devon/1685579/playlist.jhtml). *16 and Pregnant*. MTV. May 23, 2012. Archived from [the original](http://www.mtv.com/videos/16-and-pregnant-season-4-ep-11-devon/1685579/playlist.jhtml) on May 26, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. ["Intel® Video Superstars 2012"](http://software.intel.com/sites/billboard/article/intel-video-superstars-2012). Intel. December 7, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. ["HeartCrash – EP"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160305100444/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/heartcrash-ep/id502120570). iTunes. February 28, 2012. Archived from [the original](https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/heartcrash-ep/id502120570) on March 5, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. ["Marie Hines – "Perfect Kiss""](https://web.archive.org/web/20120222224103/http://www.cmt.com/videos/marie-hines/734132/perfect-kiss.jhtml). CMT. February 15, 2012. Archived from [the original](http://www.cmt.com/videos/marie-hines/734132/perfect-kiss.jhtml) on February 22, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

1. ["The Tide & the Sea – EP"](https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-tide-the-sea-ep/598759920). iTunes. February 12, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2013.

## External links

- [Marie Hines' official YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/MarieHinesMusic/)
- [Marie Hines' official Music Bed profile](http://www.themusicbed.com/#!/get-music-list.php?artist=Marie%20Hines/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130314000138/http://www.themusicbed.com/#!/get-music-list.php?artist=Marie%20Hines/) March 14, 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- [Marie Hines' official website](http://www.mariehines.com/)

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