Melva, also a professional Illustrative Artist and watercolorist, is launching theartofmelva.com and her original work including paintings, drawings and commissions will soon be available for viewing, purchase and also will soon be available for digital downloads for prints. She has produced commissioned work and speciality designs for clients and sold many pieces regionally and internationally. Melva holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree in Drawing and Design from Texas State University and also an Associate of Arts Degree in Graphic Communications and Commercial Art. 

Melva’s single “Out of the Blue,” is available now on iTunes!  The track along with her previous singles “Obvious” and “Letting You Go” was co-written by Melva’s daughter, Melany Watson, and was recorded and produced by Nashville’s Tyler Summers, a multi-instrumentalist who has worked with Aretha Franklin, Lee Ann Womack, Feist, Spoon and Natalie Grant, among others. The track also features a host of Nashville musicians. Steven Darden, of American Idol Season 8, provides background vocals, with Wes Little (Joe Nichols) on drums, and Kris Donegan (Sara Evans) on guitar. The track was mixed and mastered by The Maze Group’s Paul Umbach (Matt White, Nine Days, Aaron Carter, Britney Spears).  Click here to listen now or download it here on iTunes!

Melva Lee Signed by Dreamstreet Studios for Role in TV Pilot of “Chameleon”

Houston, TX – While most of us know Melva Lee through her albums and performances, Executive Producer Donn Kizzee recognized Melva’s multi-talent ability when he cast her in the music video of  “What’s Become Of The Brokenhearted”.   “Not only is she a fine singer,” said Kizzee, “she surprised us with her acting ability and being able to handle the emotional nuisances.”

When Kizzee  and director Gary Griffin of the new hour-long urban-drama “Chameleon” were discussing who they would cast in the role of a nightclub singer who becomes embroiled in an undercover FBI operation, “Melva just seemed like the natural choice,” said Donn.  Production is scheduled to begin later this year, in Houston.

Melva’s fans and audiences will be able to see Melva in action on Colours TV in the U.S., and in Europe on M3 Satellite Network.

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“Every once in a while when you do this work long enough, the good Lord smiles and you get blessed.  You meet that special talent that you know ‘has it.’ I’m not quite sure what it is, but you know when you see it.

Melva was that kind of find.”

– Donald Kizzee / Producer / Dreamstreet Media Group