Biography
Beth grew up in Lubbock, TX, where she was classically trained in piano, violin, harp and voice. After spending two years studying voice and piano at Brevard College in North Carolina, Beth moved on to The University of Texas, where she picked up a degree in Literature and her first guitar. While teaching herself guitar, she joined a band and became part of the Austin music scene. After a few years of playing around Austin in her band, and then in a duo, Beth kissed her day-job goodbye and returned to the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina to pursue music full-time. The natural beauty of her surroundings provided inspiration while the supportive community helped Beth to become a standout in the Asheville songwriters’ community. Now an established singer/songwriter, she resides in Arlington, Texas while continuously touring to support her six independent releases.

Discography
Marigolds (2005)
You Take The Wheel (2003)
Ghostwriter (2001)
Late Night Radio (1999)
New Blood (1998)
Woodwork (1996)

Awards
Honorable Mention - 2005 Billboard World Song Contest
Winner - 2005 Kerrville New Folk Contest
Winner - 2nd Place - 2005 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Songwriters Contest
Winner - 2004 Wildflower Festival Songwriters ContestWinner
Winner - 2000 Campus Activities Magazine Coffeehouse Entertainer of the Year
Winner - 1999 Campus Activities Magazine Club Performer of the Year
Finalist -2000, 2001, and 2002 Campus Activities Magazine Contemporary Music Artist of the Year

Fun Facts

The single “Geometry” was featured on FOX television’s popular series, “Party of Five.”

New Blood charted top 20 at the national AAA radio charts.

Quotes
"If you have a hankering for soulful blues/rock a la Bonnie Raitt, look no further than Beth Wood." -- Billboard Continental Drift

"Wood is about as good as it gets if you appreciate the singer/songwriter genre." -- Charlotte Creative Loafing

"Think Patty Griffin, with a little more --how you say?-- soul." -- Fort Worth Weekly

"A superb singer/songwriter whose versatility discourages labeling." -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Beth Wood is a musical triple-threat -- a thoughtful songwriter and talented multi-instrumentalist with a supple, soulful voice." -- Washington Post

Websites
http://www.bethwoodmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/bethwoodmusiccom