Gia Farrell (born Jeannie Bocchicchio on February 9, 1989[citation needed] in Suffern, New York) is an American recording artist signed to Atlantic Records. She released her Second single "Hit Me Up" in January of 2007.Contents [hide] 1 Biography 2 2006 - 2007: Hit Me Up and debut album 3 2009: Debut album 4 Discography 4.1 Singles 4.2 Other Songs 5 References 6 External links
[edit] Biography
Gia Farrell grew up in Suffern, New York, in a family of Italian descent. At a young age she started singing, and began singing lessons at the age of 8. She continued to train her voice throughout her teenage years starring in a local production of Guys and Dolls and opening for Fat Joe, where she performed songs of Beyoncé and Mariah Carey.
In her teenage years, her agent brought her to several music labels to get a record deal. In 2005, she signed with Atlantic Records.
She says she is inspired by artists like Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera. As she claims herself: "...I admire their big voices. How they sing those big ballads".[1] By the age of 13, she had performed on Showtime At The Apollo and was named one of their "Best Artists of the Year". She also performed on Ed McMahon's Next Big Star and Star Search. Farrell is capable of singing in the whistle register,[citation needed] as heard in her songs "You'll Be Sorry", "Stupid For You", "Got Me Like Oh!" (featured in the film P.S. I Love You), and "Do You Know What It's Like".[1] [edit] 2006 - 2007: Hit Me Up and debut album
Farrell released her first single in January 2007, with the single "Hit Me Up". The song was featured on the soundtrack of the movie Happy Feet.[2] The song charted in Europe and reached #6 in Australia on the ARIA charts. "Hit Me Up" was released in America on January 29, 2007, and the single was also used as the theme song for second season of Germany's Next Topmodel. For the 2006 holiday season, Farrell's song "Christmas Everyday" was released on the Make-A-Wish Holiday CD sold at Bath & Body Works being the only new artist on the CD, it was released as her debut single as a digital single. With a remix from US DJ and remixer Matt " the bratt" Derrick including video edit the single took on new life. That version was eventually serviced as the the main mix all over the world.
In April 2007 Farrell sang the US National Anthem at the Cincinnati Reds opening day baseball game. She rode on the float for the opening parade celebration and was accompanied by a flyover from four F-16 jets.[3]
In December 2007, Farrell was dropped by Atlantic Records.[citation needed] Has many meetings then going to choose who to sign with. [edit] 2009: Debut album
In May 2009, released new music video "New Religion"[4], Gia wrote a message on myspace reported that working on her debut album[5] [edit] Discography [edit] SinglesYear Song U.S. UK AUS NLD NZ GER FIN TUR HUN Album 2007 "Hit Me Up" - - 6 17 - 29 8 12 1 Happy Feet OST 2009 "New Religion" - - - - - - - - - Gia Farrell
[edit] Other Songs
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I Been Hopin'
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Can & Cannot Do
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Christmas Everyday
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Got Me Like Oh!
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Obvious
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Stupid For You
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You'll Be Sorry
