Karen Newman

Karen Newman is a professional Pop/Country/Americana singer based in Detroit, Michigan. Newman was raised in the Michigan towns of Rochester Hills and Grand Blanc, and studied music at Oakland University. She is best known for being "the voice" of the National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings, regularly performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the team's home games at Joe Louis Arena. She has toured with Bob Seger and Kid Rock. Newman has four previously released CDs and is currently working on her fifth (Jan 2008). Prior to her association with the Red Wings, Newman had occasional work as an actress, including bit parts in the film "Born on the Fourth of July" and on episodes of television's "What's Happening Now!!" and "Red Shoe Diaries". contact: karen@karennewman.com