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Veronica Ballestrini
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Birth Name: |
Veronica Ballestrini |
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Born: |
October 29, 1991 |
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Origin: |
Waterford, CT |
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Years active: |
2005-present |
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Labels: |
Timbob Records |
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Veronica Jean Ballestrini (born October 29, 1991) is an Italian-American country music singer and songwriter from Waterford, Connecticut. Veronica gained much attention and popularity from her Myspace page. Her self-made success story has caught national attention as Jon Caramanica wrote in the New York Times, "...When someone like Ms. Ballestrini arrives essentially unannounced and begins to attract attention, it’s significant.” Veronica is endorsed by World Famous Microphone manufacturer Sennheiser after winning songwriting contest with the company. Veronica was named one of six "Artists to Watch For" by Marie Claire Magazine.
In April 2010 Veronica was chosen as the "Editors Pick" in the If I Can Dream MySpace contest, created by Simon Fuller and moved into the house on June 20, 2010
In the Summer of 2010 Veronica was part of the "Mead Five Star" Music Insider national sweepstake along with 10 other bands. In October 2010 it was announced Veronica was the winner of the fan voted contest.
Veronica Ballestrini was born in New London, CT and raised in Waterford, CT. She comes from a large family of four brothers and one sister. Her father Rosario Ballestrini and mother Carol Marandino Ballestrini are both Italian-American. Ballestrini began playing guitar and writing songs at the age of thirteen the same year she started her MySpace music page. With only cover songs up at the time, she still managed to pick up manyfans on MySpace.
As Veronica continued to communicate with her "friends" and fans through her MySpace, her popularity increased. Her internet status caught the attention of many Nashville record producers, who then contacted her about recording in Music City. On her fifteenth birthday, her family surprised her with a round trip ticket to Nashville to pursue her dream. Ballestrini created an independent label in 2009 and worked with producer Cliff Downs, with whom she has written many songs. Downs produced her debut album "What I'm All About".
In April 2010 Veronica was chosen as the "Editors Pick" in the If I Can Dream MySpace contest, created by Simon Fuller and moved into the house on June 20, 2010
In the Summer of 2010 Veronica was part of the "Mead Five Star" Music Insider national sweepstake along with 10 other bands. In October 2010 it was announced Veronica was the winner of the fan voted contest.
Veronica Ballestrini was born in New London, CT and raised in Waterford, CT. She comes from a large family of four brothers and one sister. Her father Rosario Ballestrini and mother Carol Marandino Ballestrini are both Italian-American. Ballestrini began playing guitar and writing songs at the age of thirteen the same year she started her MySpace music page. With only cover songs up at the time, she still managed to pick up manyfans on MySpace.
As Veronica continued to communicate with her "friends" and fans through her MySpace, her popularity increased. Her internet status caught the attention of many Nashville record producers, who then contacted her about recording in Music City. On her fifteenth birthday, her family surprised her with a round trip ticket to Nashville to pursue her dream. Ballestrini created an independent label in 2009 and worked with producer Cliff Downs, with whom she has written many songs. Downs produced her debut album "What I'm All About".