Indie Rocker Sonia V nominated for "Contemporary Christian Album of the Year"
for the 2006 Independent Music Awards
October 24, 2005

Sonia V. has been chosen as a finalist for the Music Resource Group's 2006 Independent Music Awards for her latest project, "a thing or 2" in the category of  "Contemporary Christian Album of the Year".   (http://www.musiciansatlas.com/pages/ima_finalists.asp )  After snagging this year's award for "Female Breakout Artist of the Year" in the 2005 American Christian Music Awards, this independent rocker is making her mark in the music industry with her eye-brow raising songs that pack attitude and a powerful punch with stand-out vocals, chart hitting songs, and her talent is raising the bar for female rockers across the board. 

With her roots in Christian music, Sonia V's music has a mainstream appeal with songs that are captivating listeners across the globe and taking her first 3 radio releases to number one charting positions on individual radio station play lists and national charts.  "a thing or 2" held the #1 Modern Rock/Alternative Album position on the American Christian Music Journal's release list for 15 consecutive weeks as well as the #1 modern rock/alternative singles chart.

"a thing or 2" has received raving reviews from media and fans alike.  The ten song CD  includes all original modern rock tunes penned by Sonia and a few co-writes with music friends including producer Chris Shandrow (The Frantics, Goodbye Audio, Miss Angie, Stereo Deluxx), independent artist friends Teresa Garcia and Jerome Fontamillas of Switchfoot.

"Start-off with an angelic voice then add in a big dose of rock n' roll attitude, what you get is the Sonia V. sound.   Sonia's wide ranges of vocal styles are enough to make a 70's era mood ring explode. She can belt the lyrics out down and dirty rock n' roll style or soft and tender enough to melt your heart. Either way the result is a big WOW! " - Christian Rockers Online

"This is a must have album. The heavy drum and bass provide an upbeat feel to accompany the unmistakable rock voice of this self-confessed "weird Jesus chick with attitude". The album takes modern rock to a level that could reach a modern day non-Christian and Christian audience with approachable songs about God, such as "Falling Into You" and "Hey Now".  'A Thing Or 2' is an album which will reward all those who search it out." - CrossRhythms Magazine, UK

"Sonia V. is a fabulous addition to Christian music.  Her style is unique to the industry and I give her a lot of credit for writing her own music and stepping out of the Christian music.  As a whole, a thing or 2 makes for a very enjoyable album, a great start for Sonia and an awesome addition to the Christian music scene." - Phantom Tollbooth

“Sonia is probably one of the most gifted female songwriters I’ve come across in the last five years… not only has she produced the best album I’m likely to hear for the next twelve months, but she also has an incredible knack for writing great songs, and she has a truly exceptional voice… this girl was born to inherit the space around the microphone… I think the list of honours that seems to keep growing alongside Sonia’s music just about says it all!“ - Rock of Ages Magazine, UK

Sonia was noted as one of the "must hear artists" by the VH1 Benefit "Song of the Year" competition and listed as one of Peta's Hollywood Hotlist Animal Rights supporters.  Sonia V. was also a past GMA songwriting competition winner and received the honor of "CCM Song of 2002" by the Gospel Music Association's AGMA competition hosted by Margaret Becker in Nashville, TN. 

For further information on Sonia V: www.soniav.com 
Radio Promotion:  The Damos Agency - John Helle - john@damosagency.com
Booking/ Management:  Xtreme Productions Management:  info@xtremeproductionsmanagement.com

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