Biography
With a powerfully unique voice and a definitive sound, Mary Griffin consistently delivers soul stirring performances that captivate audiences around the world. Using her past as a spring board, Mary channels memories into melodies that are proud and strong. Her rich melodic sound and exciting performance style are rooted in the story of a pastor’s daughter with a passion for singing good music.
With Curb Records, Mary began singing for Movie soundtracks and was even featured in the movie Studio 54 where she portrayed the artist Amy Stewart and sang “Knock on Wood” for the soundtrack. She performed “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” with Frankie Valley for the closing credits of Conspiracy Theory. Mary also sang “I Wanna Get Back With You” for the movie Driven starring Burt Reynolds. Other notable movies that feature Mary’s voice include: Coyote Ugly and Ballistic X vs Sever.
• Opened for or sang with many greats and recording studios:
o KC and The Sunshine Band
o Anita Baker
o Aretha Franklin
o BBKing
o Whitney Houston
o Luther Vandross
o Issac Hayes
o O’Jays
o Patti LaBelle
o Little Milton
o Dr. Ed Montgomery
o Isley Brothers
o Ronnie Isley
o Tina Marie
o Teddy Riley
o Angie Stone
o Dramatics
o Frankie Beverly & Maze
o Public Enemy
o George Clinton & PFunk
o Pasto Rudy Rasmus
o Billy Ocean
o Chaka Khan
o Natalie Cole
o Earth, Wind & Fire
o Howard Hewett
o Jaheim
o George Duke
o Quincy Jones
o Pointer Sisters
o ALC
o Mark Taylor
o Rance Allen
o Alexander O’Neal
o Jean Carne
o Four Tops
o Herbie Hancock
o Def Jam
o Philly International
o Universal Music
o Ernest Walker Entertainment
o Catherine Avant – Interior Music
o Tom Joyner air personality
o Larry Jones 92.1 Pease
o Frankie Valli
o Bennie Mardones
After returning from Europe promoting and shooting the video for “Ain’t No Living Without You” by Louis Biancaniello and Sam Waters from Color Me Badd, she was privileged to have one of her songs selected by Celine Dion. “I Surrender” was an instant success with Celine and further drove Mary’s writing and singing out front.
In August 2011 Mary recorded the theme song “Speed“ along with 2 other songs for the Stage Entertainment show “Holiday on Ice“. The theme song was later remixed by DJ Miss Nine and released on September 4th 2012.
In 2015 she wrapped up touring with George Clinton & Patti Labelle two people who brought her exciting memories as well as lessons in music, love, and living.
Mary formed her own recording Label "Mahogany Entertainment LLC" and she has released 3 albums to date:
o 2016 - Gospel album “For Such A Time As This”
o 2017 - “Mary’s Christmas, Vol 1”
o 2018 - “Rebuild” an R&B/Soul album
In 2022 working on an Aretha Franklin tribute album
o Releasing a single “Angel” Friday, June 17th, 2022
o Established NFT investments on OpenSea.io platform 2022
o In 2018 Mary received a Certificate of Congressional Recognition as one of the Top 30 most influential women in Houston, TX.
o In 2019 Mary received:
o an “Honorary Doctorate of Humanity” from the Grace International Bible University.
o City of Monroe, Louisiana proclaimed November 21st, 2019 as “Mary Griffin Day”
o June, 2021 Mary received a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Houston, TX for her contributions in the music industry.
o April, 2022 Mary received a “Platinum Career Award” at Grammy Week Houston
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Discography
For Such A Time As This
Album
2016-09-11
Mary's Christmas, Vol. 1
Album
2017-12-14
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