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North Scottsdale resident, Mary Beth York, is recognized globally as a make-up artist, spa developer and the creator of her signature line of cosmetics Beauty Ammo. The makeup kits have become staples on the sets of such shows as “Desperate Housewives”, “One Tree Hill”, “The E!” Network” and “Dancing with the Stars” and have earned her gushing accolades from celebrities such as Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer, Jenny McCarthy and Kelly Rippa. Having trained many of the top make up artists in Hollywood it's no surprise that MB's Beauty Ammo kit is often referred to as “Hollywood’s Secret Weapon”.

As she walked into the Arizona Foothills office, singer Dawn Jameson was glammed-up from head to toe and radiating with positive energy. It’s no wonder; her brand new album is set to be released early next year, kicking off her country-wide tour- she’ll be decked out with an 8-piece band and live horns. During our conversation, she spoke about her musical upbringing, her days at Scottsdale’s Barcelona, and establishing herself as a solo artist in the music industry.