All told, she has written over 4,000 songs, with over 400 of them being cut, from independent projects, to TV and film placements, to major label artists, including Collin Raye, Diamond Rio, Art Garfunkel, Aaron Neville, The Little River Band and, most recently, Chicago.

She has also co-written with such notable artists as Michael Johnson, Karen Taylor-Good, Tom Kimmel, Celeste Krenz, Irene Kelly, Dana Cooper, Joel Evans, John Tirro, Nancy Conescu, Marcus Hummon and Guy Clark.

As a solo artist, Lisa has now published six CDs, in a range of styles from folk to jazz to Bluegrass.

In addition, she is a published book-author, including a well-respected volume of creativity exercises for songwriters, 500 Songwriting Ideas for Brave and Passionate People, published in 1994.

The result is vibrant, contemporary music with a gritty and timeless feel. Adopted as an infant and raised in New York, Diana left home at the age of 15 in search of her roots. Unlike her friends, Diana was attracted to the music of Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline, as well as contemporary artists Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton. It wasn't’t until she was reunited with her birth family and the music of the Eastern Tennessee hills some years later, that she discovered why that music had always moved her. She honed her songwriting and performing skills in the fertile Austin music scene where she released her first recording, Imagine Me. The critical acclaim and grass roots following that sprung up around this release caught the interest of Hamstien Publishing and Diana signed a deal to record her second record, The One That Got Away.

She returned to the northeast seeking time to heal from the loss of her beloved grandfather, Robert Lee Maranville, who as a young man performed with Chet Atkins among others. The isolation led Diana to write from a deeper place, and after some serious wood shedding, she emerged with some of the most honest songs of her life. My Remembrance of You, released March 21, 2006, is the first record on the NewSong Recordings label.

Gar Ragland, director of the Mountain Stage NewSong Festival, invited Diana to be the first artist on the new label after seeing her perform. "Without question, Diana Jones is one of the most talented Americana artists I have heard in years. Her music cuts straight to the soul with the economy of small batch bourbon," Ragland said. The record includes stellar musicians like Ferron on harmony vocals, Jay Ungar on fiddle and Duke Levine on mandolin and various guitars. Diana's involvement with NewSong Recordings has opened many doors, including an appearance of the nationally syndicated radio and TV show Mountain Stage.

With Diana busy touring and promoting, My Remembrance of You continues to gain new listeners and rave reviews. She has shared the stage with Martina McBride, Del McCoury Band, Guy Clark, Darrell Scott, Odetta, Old Crow Medicine Show and John Gorka among others. Diana has won several songwriting awards including the recent 2006 Kerrville New Folk Contest.

Her new CD Drifter's Prayer features several of her originals as well as standout performances by such noted musicians as Jeff White, Rob Ickes, Andrea Zonn and John Mock. Janne grew up in Michigan, performing classical, folk and country music. Her college studies led to degrees in both Music and in Folklore/Ethnomusicology.

A 6-month stay in Norway and travels in Ireland and the southeastern mountain areas of the U.S. strengthened her interest in traditional music, which flavors many of her songs. She has toured extensively throughout the U.S.and Europe, captivating audiences with her warm presence and moving songs.

She has been featured on many radio programs, including The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour, Homefront Performances and Bound for Glory.

A perfectly compelling voice" -- Radio Kerry, Ireland