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Despite the
attention and breakthrough into the music industry as a
prominent independent artist, it would also be one of the
most challenging times Sonia V has faced both as a professional
artist and spiritually. It ended with a long sabbatical
from the music business for a few years. With a story to
tell about the journey, Sonia V emerges with the strongest
and most transparent works of art of her career to date with
the new release "Oh Sweet Tragedy....anthems from the
ashes".
Sonia V's new CD
release "Oh Sweet Tragedy....anthems from the ashes" is a riveting & pure
offering of hard edged rock anthems, revealing honest confessions of an
artist clinging to faith despite the desperate & trying turns life has
taken. Co-produced with the phenomenal Kenny Lewis (Stryper, Michael
Sweet) and rocked out with the talents of Michael Sweet (guitars/vocal
duet) & Tracy Ferrie (bass) of Stryper, Derek Kerswill (drums) of Unearth,
and McKendree Augustus (keys)
of SonicFlood, these original tunes penned
by Sonia V. come from a place of brokenness and raising one's anthem
amidst the ashes & despite the darkness
and aftermath of broken dreams.
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Into a place of hope and finding "Beauty for Ashes", "Oh Sweet Tragedy" is
a solid rock offering from a credible artist who has earned her place
among the standout female rock artists in the industry today.
Sonia V's
previous CD "a thing or 2" includes credits of
"Contemporary Christian Album of the Year" by the
Independent Music Awards, followed by numerous chart topping
hits, songwriting awards from Gospel Music Association,
American Christian Music Awards, VH1, Billboard &
International Songwriting Contests, vocalist awards &
nominations as well as countless interviews, features and
international radio airplay & commercial licensing
opportunities. Also includes a co-write with Switchfoot’s
Jerome Fontamillas. The successful release of “a thing or
2” earned Sonia V the respect from some of the most
prominent musicians and individuals in the music industry
which allowed her to claim her place as an unmistakable
independent female rock artist.
Despite the
attention and breakthrough into the music industry as a
prominent independent artist, it would also be one of the
most challenging times Sonia faced both as a professional
artist and spiritually. It ended with a long sabbatical
from the music business for a few years. With a story to
tell about the journey, Sonia V. emerges with the strongest
and most transparent works of art of her career to date with
the new release "Oh Sweet Tragedy....anthems from the
ashes".
Sonia V. has
captured listeners around the world with her indie rock vibe
by taking modern rock into a more cutting edge territory.
Sonia's music has a sound of its own as a standout female
rock voice that is unique among other artists in the
industry. With a musical style that captivates modern pop
culture, Sonia is often described as "a Rock Chick with
attitude". Although her roots are in gospel music, Sonia's
unique sound isn't the typical package you'd expect,
allowing her to reach a broader audience with her music.
Sonia states
"Despite all the raised eyebrows I've seen throughout my
life, I have learned to just be me, and that I'm alright
that way. I grew up singing in church and traveling the
country singing gospel music with my family every week of my
life." Sonia says. "Although I wrote & sang a lot of
worship and church music, I soon realized the stuff coming
out of me wasn't "churchy" sounding and was relating to
people who didn't really go to church. I began to feel a
call and vision to write & perform music that would touch
people who don't go to church and don't believe in
Christianity for that matter, but still needed someone to
reach them. I wanted my music to be accessible to anyone,
yet retain its message and help people find a pathway to
God, bring hope, peace & healing in their lives. I
think God has given me a unique packaging that most people
don't expect from a Christian. I have never been mistaken
for "normal" and once you catch a glimpse of who I am,
you'll never forget me. It's the wild hair, crazy quirks,
and rock-lovin' weirdo that I am. I think everyone just
needs to know they're alright for who they are no matter
what anybody else thinks."
Out of this
vision and passion, Sonia released the much acclaimed "a
thing or 2" which gained national recognition by the music
industry and garnered the award for "Contemporary Christian
Album of the Year" in the 2006 Independent Music Awards
sponsored by Music Resource Group making Sonia V. one of the
hottest independent artists this year and "a thing or 2" one
of the best independent album releases in the country. The
Music Resource Group distributed "a thing or 2" to all
Borders stores and released the radio single "Tell Me" to
radio nationwide in 2006 by the leading radio promotion
company, The Planetary Group. A promotion and publicity
campaign are underway to promote Sonia's album throughout
2006 to the music industry. "a thing or 2" has crossover
appeal and has hit the charts in both the Christian and
secular arena taking Sonia to number one on several
stations, acquired rave reviews, countless media interviews,
and spotlights.
Also awarded
the honor of being named "Female Breakout Artist of 2005" by
the American Christian Music Awards and featured on the
cover of the American Christian Music Journal,
Sonia received international attention with her release, "a
thing or 2", Sonia was also nominated for Female
Rock/Alternative Vocalist of the Year in January 2005 by
CMCentral.com along with well known artists Plumb, Charity
Von and Sarah Kelly.
After
touring the globe with the success of the "a thing or 2" CD
release, Sonia is coming back full force with her 2010
release entitled "Oh Sweet Tragedy - anthems from the ashes"
which features Michael Sweet (Stryper/Boston) on guitars and
a killer duet, Tracy Ferrie on bass (Stryper, Plumb,
SonicFlood, Guardian), Derek Kerswill on drums (Unearth) and
McKendree Augustas (SonicFlood) on keys and effects that is
even harder edged rock with songs that are destined for
success. Co-produced with phenomenal producer Kenny Lewis (Stryper,
Michael Sweet and more).
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