| Natalie LaRue | |
| Birth Name: | Natalie Marie LaRue |
| Birth Date: | December 28, 1983 |
| Origin: | San Clemente, California Nashville, Tennessee |
| Instrument: | Vocals, piano |
| Genre: | Pop, Americana, CCM |
| Occupation: | Singer-songwriter |
| Associated Acts: | LaRue |
| Years Active: | 1999–present |
| Label: | BEC |
| Website: | https://www.facebook.com/natalielarue?fref=ts |
Natalie Marie Murray (née, LaRue; born December 28, 1983) is an American singer and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. She has released four studio albums with her band LaRue, formed with her brother Phillip; and an EP as a solo artist.
Natalie Marie LaRue was born on December 28, 1983. She's the daughter of Paul William LaRue and Carolynn Marie LaRue (née, Nesbitt). Her elder brother is Phillip LaRue. She also has two younger twin sisters.
Natalie started singing in church choirs at an early age. At the age of 11, she and her brother wrote their first song. When she was 14, she and Phillip were signed as a duo to Reunion Records under the Provident Music Group. Their debut album, LaRue, was released in 2000 and contained 11 original tracks they had co-written.
In 2001, the siblings released a second album of their songs, Transparent. The songs had new themes and an edgier, rock-influenced sound, from the alternative/pop "Jaded" about changing relationships, to the electro ballad "Fallen For You" being a love song, to the soft and melodious "Brianna's Song" written about their sister who had cerebral palsy.
In 2002, they released their third album, Reaching, which received positive reviews for its sophisticated harmonies, matured lyrics and alternative rock feel. Songs like "OK to Cry", about grieving amidst hope and "Summertime", about longing for a soul mate as well as addressing teen issues. Critics said the album was "amazing" and put it among the 2002 best CCM albums.
In 2003, Natalie LaRue married Rob Murray, a performer from South Africa whom she had met while playing at the same music festival the previous year. They welcomed their first son, Noah, in the same year and later, they had three daughters, Ella, Viola, and Adia. In 2003, Natalie's and Phillip musical partnership came to and end.
In 2012, after several years as a full-time parent, Natalie recorded and released the EP Even Now, produced by Don Chaffer from Waterdeep.[1]
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1999 | Waiting Room (Maxisingle) |
| 2000 | LaRue (Reunion)[2] |
| 2001 | Transparent (Reunion)[3] |
| 2002 | Reaching (Reunion)[4] |