Who is that guy singing “Up in the Air,” the high, breathy tune playing as the closing credits roll in the new Paramount Picture of the same name, directed by Jason Reitman (Juno, Thank You For Smoking) and starring George Clooney?  That guy is singer-songwriter Kevin Renick, and his wonderful, evocative little song about the uncertainty of life may not only cause moviegoers to stay in their seats a few extra minutes at the tail of Reitman’s new film, but it appears on the soundtrack to Up in the Air alongside contributions from artists such as CSNY and Elliott Smith.  Renick's song will also be featured on his forthcoming debut release, Close To Something Beautiful.  The story of “Up In The Air” (the song) reads as a serendipitous alignment of stars for Renick, a St. Louis native – and is one that aspiring artists usually can only dream about.  
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Kevin Renick performing "Up In The Air" - Tivoli Theatre, Nov. 14, 2009