“If music is truly a healing force, MacDowell is its epitome. "Leaving Home," her second album, is a massive project...MacDowell has a gift for melodic, sing-along type songs and the musicians punctuate in just the right places...“In the Dark” has a somewhat gloomier instrumental backdrop but MacDowell’s lyrics take the higher road, encouraging us how to get out of the bleak state of mind. “All Those Things” seems to owe to her bluegrass Virginia roots while the standout “Midnight Hour” begins as a soft-spoken ballad revealing her pure, well-articulated vocals which build in power through some stunning sequences featuring the string section...She shows us both her serious side and also brings out a funnier, tongue-in-cheek approach to “Cruel Woman.” The horn-infused title track, filled with rollicking licks, speaks about leaving for Nashville, not Key West, but MacDowell is likely singing metaphorically about leaving her past behind....Juliana comes across as a naturally gifted singer...this is a well-conceived, impeccably rendered project, as evidenced in part by the high-profile stature of some of these backing musicians, but mostly through MacDowell’s animated, enthusiastic delivery. ” - Jim Hynes
“Juliana MacDowell offers a sunny set from Key West... Juliana MacDowell recorded much of her new album in Key West, Florida, where she lives part of the year, far from the music biz’s biggest stages “Leaving Home” makes her talent hard to miss, however. MacDowell's second album, and the first for the new indie label Conch Town Music, is as sunny as the Keys and a melodious showcase for her fine singing and songwriting. "Leaving Home” grabs the ear and invites a smile right out of the gate with the opener “I Like,” which — as elsewhere — benefits from Matt Backer's inventive guitar work. Horns propel the title cut, a voyage of discovery that leads MacDowell to a happy ending. And the piano-and-strings ballad “Midnight Hour” offers a reminder that life isn't all beautiful sunsets, even in Key West. On the fiddle waltz “Two Kinds of People,” MacDowell sings, “I deserve to be heard.” She's absolutely right.” - Steve Wine, Associated Press
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“Country Pop Artist Juliana MacDowell Gets Fans "Living For a Saturday Night" ahead of her "Big Old Yellow Moon" album Release... The song is a "kick-up-yer-spurs" slice of pure Americana. It contains an impressively diverse collection of mini-masterpieces ranging from beguiling ballads to rootsy pop-country to 'Y'allternative' songs. The album was recorded in Music Row's famed Ocean Way studios with session players like keyboardist, Jimmy Nichols (Carrie Underwood) and guitarist, Chris Leuzinger (Garth Brooks). Working with the best-of-the-best has been Juliana's path since the beginning...this latest release, "Living for a Saturday Night," is an energetic and upbeat country pop-anthem that will have your toes tapping, your hips swinging, and your fingers counting the days 'til Saturday. Shot in Key West, FL, the music video features Duval St scenes and was shot in the Green Parrot Bar, a local’s favorite. "Living for a Saturday Night" was recently accepted by The Country Network (TCN), accessible via TCN's over-the-air broadcast, as well as their streaming platform available on ROKU, Sling, LG TV, STIRR, Freebie TV, Amazon TV, IMDB TV, Apple TV, IOS and Android. Details are available at: https://tcntoday.com/where-to-watch-tcn). "Living for a Saturday Night" is also available on regional music video shows aired across the nation such as: Video Diversity Country, Re-Act TV, The Venue (NBC affiliate), Video Hits!, Video Mix TV, The Bobby T Show, Music Mix USA, Spot TV, Hype Show, The Vault, and The Sound Chamber. Whether you are getting right and "Living for a Saturday Night" or dancing beneath that "Big Old Yellow Moon" - stay up on all the latest with Juliana on” - Staff writer
““After a five-and-a-half-year rollercoaster full of surreal highs and tragic lows, Americana singer-songwriter Juliana MacDowell is proud to approach the release of her third album: 'Big Old Yellow Moon.' - Dana Armstrong, Get Out Loudoun. "I got a call from my Nashville producer that morning saying, ‘Girl, you just hit the big time. You can have any gig you want now.’ And my brother-in-law in Hawaii messaged me and said, ‘Oh my god! I read your interview in this magazine.’ So, everything was great,” MacDowell said...until” - Dana Armstrong
“Juliana’s songwriting explores relationships and the sharp emotional contrasts that remain inextricably linked to the human condition. She reflects, “My heart has known some very dark moments, but there is always the light to counter the dark. We all have those times when the balance is off and we endure more dark days than light ones.” from my Nashville producer that morning saying, ‘Girl, you just hit the big time. You can have any gig you want now.’ And my brother-in-law in Hawaii messaged me and said, ‘Oh my god! I read your interview in this magazine.’ So, everything was great,” MacDowell said.” - Rob Ross