Leslie Mills

Leslie co-wrote and performed the original end title song "Away We'll Ride" (L Mills/C Pelcer) for the film "Outlaw Trail" which was a Crystal Heart Award Winner at the Heartland Film Festival in October of 2006. The film will be released to DVD in 2007. Leslie Mills and Chris Pelcer attended the screening of Outlaw Trail at the festival along with the producer/director (Ryan Little), producer (Adam Abel), and some of the cast (including Arielle Kebbel/Brent Weber) and were part of a Q&A with the audience after the screening of the film. The Heartland Film Festival was held in Indianapolis, Indiana.

In December of 2003, Leslie Mills performed 6 songs at Billboard Magazine in NYC. She was accompanied by Chris Pelcer.

In November 2003, Leslie performed live in Times Square for the the Toys R Us Holiday Parade in NYC. She rode on top of a giant Mattel float until arriving into Times Square where she sang "Wings", the title song from the Barbie of Swan Lake animated movie.

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"Music has always been my inspiration and my therapy. This is what I'm meant to be doing." - Leslie Mills

Meet Leslie Mills.

The daughter of a long-time Avon customer, Leslie Mills participates in Avon's Walk for Breast Cancer. She makes her mark this summer with solo debut album "Different for Girls" on Atlantic Records.

In June of 2003, Leslie Mills returned to perform at the 30th Annual Vision Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Leslie performed "Far From All The Tears" and was accompanied by Chris Pelcer. The Vision Awards are put on by RP International, a charity founded by Helen Harris which has raised more than $8 million Dollars for research and treatment of RP in the fight against blindness. Leslie's song "Far From All The Tears" was licensed for the charity cd called, "My Sight Will Go On" . Burt Bacharach was honored that evening and also performed some of his classic hits.

On October 8, 2002 Leslie MIlls attended the White Oleander Premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. Leslie co-wrote and performs the song "Good Life"(L Mills/C Pelcer) which is in the film. White Oleander stars Renee Zellweger, Michelle Pfeiffer, Alison Lohman, Robin Wright.

After receiving an Emmy Nomination for her song "On My Own" (L Mills/B Siewert) in May of 2002 which aired on the daytime drama Guiding LIght, Leslie Mills was invited back to Guiding Light to appear on the show in the fall of 2002. She performed live in "Club Inferno" singing her song "Be My Water" (L Mills/C Pelcer/S Nelson) along with the Tony and Marah theme "I Believe In The Mystery" which she sang to Tony.

Leslie says, "It was a blast to be on the show, and I really appreciate that I had the opportunity. It was interesting to me to see the process of what goes on in a typical day there on a daytime drama. It feels a bit like live theater without much preparation time because they don't have the luxury of doing many takes and they have to film so many episodes continuously. I have a lot of respect for the cast and crew. Thankfully they let me sing live, so it was especially fun. I loved every minute of it."

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SEPTEMBER 2002

Totally Driven.

"Leslie Mills' boundless energy and zest for life help her stay on top of a demanding career. Whether she's getting ready to hit the road with her debut album or catching the attention of pop superstars like Paul McCartney with her songwriting ability. Leslie is always in high gear."

SEPTEMBER 2002

Smooth Operator

"With a voice as smooth as her enviable hair, Leslie Mills is set for stardom in 2002. Her highly-anticipated debut album on Atlantic Records will be released this fall."

Tricks Of The Trade

"Leslie Mills and Ryan McDonough know what it takes to make it big. Leslie took a road-tripping vision quest and found her musical calling. Ryan, a Princeton graduate, turned his relentless energy and physical comedy skills into a real career on CTN."

SEPTEMBER 2002

"Mills has a rare combination of vocal and songwriting ability combined with a shy charisma and smoldering sex appeal. "

Down Time

"Leslie Mills knows the importance of a cozy crib - be it her own or Nashville, TN, her home away from home where she travels just to write. She tells us she's most comfortable composing there because it's so quiet, the ideas just flow.."

SEPTEMBER 2002

Emmy Fever (excerpts)

"The 29th Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations were announced on March 13...In the Oustanding Original Song Category, the nominees are... [Brian D.] Siewert and Leslie Mills for "On My Own", played on GL [Guiding Light] last October for Rick, Gus and Harley....

".."On My Own", which was heard during a montage featuring the four characters alone pondering the direction of their relationships, was co-written and performed by Mills, "a hot new artist on Atlantic Records," praises Siewert, who adds, "Everyone involved is through the roof." "

APRIL 2002

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AUGUST 2002

Leslie's Beat:
Check out Leslie Mills, a talented songwriter who is busy putting the finishing touches on her debut album for Atlantic Records, to be released this summer. Leslie's unique style is a mix of pop, modern rock and sultry soul. Not only does she write fab stuff for herself, but she also pens music for other artists- and for film and television too!

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JULY 2002

In 2002, Leslie Mills performed the National Anthem for the Subway Series (Mets/Yankees) at Shea Stadium in Queens, NY.

Leslie Mills performed at the opening celebration and fashion show of the new flagship store for Anne Klein in Soho (NYC). 2002

In June of 2002, Leslie Mills performed in honor of the legendary record producer and Atlantic Records founder, Ahmet Ertegun, who received the Lester Sill Humanitarian Award at the 29th Annual Vision Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Leslie performed the song "Freedom" by Paul McCartney.

Sadly, Ahmet Ertegun passed away in December of 2006. A great loss for the music industry, and the world.

In May 2002, Leslie attended the Daytime Emmy Awards for her nomination for "Outstanding Original Song". She had written and performed "On My Own" (L Mills/B Siewert) which was featured on the daytime drama Guiding Light on CBS.

Leslie Mills co-wrote with Chris Pelcer the single "Just Like Love" for Peter Cetera in 2001.
From Billboard:

"For more than 30 years, Peter Cetera has dished out friendly, comfortable radio singles that resonate with a range of ages at AC radio. He still has a distinctive style that comes across like meeting up with a pal from days of old, where the connection remains strong. Cetera didn't write "Just Like Love," but boy, does it feel tailor-made, from its easy-flowing verses to the natural cohesive chorus and heartwarming bridge. Here's an artist who just doesn't dissappoint longtime fans. Programmers should recognize this as one of his stronger cuts in some time. It's ripe for the picking."

MPL Signs Mills.

Paul McCartney's MPL Communications recently signed an exclusive publishing deal with singer/songwriter Leslie Mills, who is currently recording her first album for Atlantic Records.