Amber Duke

Amber Lee Duke was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and reared just outside of Wichita Falls, Texas, in the little country town of Holliday. The youngest of 4 children of traveling Christian ministers, gospel music was an important part of her life. Amber feels her musical talent comes from her father who is an accomplished pianist and drummer of 50 years. Moving to Oklahoma for high school Amber worked as a professional choreographer for competitive gymnasts, cheerleading squads and private dance groups. Her cheerleading squad earned the winning title for the AAA varsity division at the National Cheerleaders Association competition (NCA). Active in sports, Amber excelled in track and field and won the Bronze medal in High Jump at the Oklahoma State Track Meet. Soon after graduating she was hired to choreograph two junior Olympic gymnasts with Chris Burdette at the `96 Olympic coach Mary Lee Tracy's training facility. From 1997 to 1999, Amber started singing and dancing seriously with Pastor Alvin Fruga and Fresh Oil, a contemporary Gospel Group out of Tulsa, Oklahoma. After working with the group for over 3 years she decided to further her education in Florida where she did independent study in modern dance. Upon hearing of an opportunity back in Texas, she moved to Dallas where she auditioned for the nationally renowned show band, Vince Vance and the Valiants. From 2002 to present day she has been the lead Valiantette (lead female singer) and choreographer. She has been featured on 4 albums and is now working on her debut solo album which includes her debut song she wrote called, "It's Mardi Gras Time." She recently shot the video on world famous Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Her next release is a country single written by the same composers that penned the number one hit, "All I Want for Christmas is You." Along with dancing, choreography and singing she has recently dabbled her talents into acting and modeling. In her first 6 months of acting she was a feature talent on "The Madame's Family" (CBS movie of the Week). Shortly after, she landed a speaking role in Warner Bros. The Dukes of Hazzard. She has currently graced the cover of Vince Vance and the Valiants' Country Christmas album All I Want For Christmas Is You. Amber presently resides in Mississippi and continues to write, sing and record music. She enjoys spending the remainder of her time working out, cooking healthfully and furthering her spiritually.