Debra Lee

Debra Lee & Rick Denzien

Lyra Project

Folk/rock roots, memorable hooks, and two-part harmony.

DebraLee is a Philadelphia area singer and songwriter, also known as the front woman in Lyra Project, a duo with music partner Rick Denzien since the early 2000s. Lyra Project songs continue to receive radio airplay and accolades for well-crafted songs with themes of hope, faith, love, passion, and devotion. The songs have Folk/rock roots with memorable hooks and thoughtful lyrics that have led to recognition in a competitive music market. Emotive and evocative harmonies are the trademark of Lyra Project as Deb & Rick trade off on lead and backup vocals, blending acoustic guitar and ambient keyboard as the musical foundation and backdrop for the music.

  • Finalist, 2010 Indie Girl Songwriting Contest
  • Finalist, Music Universe / Songwriter Magazine Contest
Lyra Project live

Lyra Project releases

Liberation of All

2026

Vocals: Debra Lee; production: Rick Denzien (Bandcamp credits). Released June 9, 2026.

Bandcamp

One Heart One Love

2020

Piano & lead vocal: Debra Lee; guitar & backing vocal: Rick Denzien (Bandcamp credits). Released Nov 24, 2020.

Bandcamp

Projects & collaborations

Debra and Rick sing and play on other artists’ records too. Credits are as listed on the streaming services, or as noted.

Tender Mercy cover

Tender Mercy

Jamie Knight · 2016

Backing vocals: Rick Denzien with The Reverend Lady Esther Ford and Debra Lee (Spotify credits Lyra Project, Rev. Lady Esther Ford, Rick Denzien, Debra Lee). Akademia Music Award, Best R&B/Christian Song, Apr 2016.

Spotify · Apple Music · Amazon Music · YouTube Music · Deezer · Tidal · Pandora

Star cover

Star

JayReem · 2011

Spotify credits Debra Lee (lead & backing vocals, piano, strings), Lyra Project and Rick Denzien; Deezer lists Debra Lee as a contributor. ℗ 2011 Slot-1 Entertainment. Rick Denzien wrote the hook.

Spotify · Apple Music · Amazon Music · Deezer · Tidal · Pandora · YouTube

Where Are You?

Bella Williams

Backing vocals by Debra Lee and Rick Denzien (per Rick). No streaming link found.

Videos

Lyra Project - God Put a Smile Upon Your Face · YouTube
Slip By · YouTube
Good Kinda Crazy · YouTube
Goddess · YouTube
Ordinary Girl · YouTube
Find My Way (Light Shining Mix) · YouTube

More about the duo at LyraProject.com.

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