Artist description "Not just another sensitive girl with an acoustic guitar..." K.Oliver, Free Times. Lianna's contagious energy and warm smile all shine through in her genuine, uplifting songs creating a unique and captivating connection with listeners who can't help singing along and tapping their feet!.

Music Style Acoustic driven pop rock

Similar Artists Sheryl Crow with a subtle hint of Amy Grant

Artist History Lianna began playing acoustic guitar in January 1994. One year later she was performing in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area while attending law school. By August 1997 she had graduated and established a fan base throughout the Carolinas. 1998 saw the independent release of her debut CD, “Walk In My Shoes” which featured Dean Felber and Mark Bryan of Hootie and the Blowfish on the title track. The record was completely financed by her supporters and showcases Lianna’s acoustic driven, pop/rock writing in full band style drawing comparisons to Sheryl Crow and others. The next two years would find Lianna playing over 200 shows in the southeast with her band and as a solo artist opening for such national acts as Jonatha Brooke and supporting Hootie and the Blowfish, Shawn Mullins and the Indigo Girls on the side stage at Alltel Pavilion earning her a reputation as a solid entertainer whose energy is larger than life and completely contagious. While enjoying the success of Walk In My Shoes, Lianna decided to turn her attention to the achievement of other personal goals. In 2000 Lianna became a licensed attorney in North Carolina and tried her hand in corporate America. While she found her career exciting and enjoyed national and international travel, she could hear the music calling her back. Inspired by stories of those faithful to their hearts, Lianna will relocated to the Washington DC area in September 2002 to pursue music full time. She is establishing her own record label, “Follow Your Heart Records” and looks forward to the release of her sophomore record. "Beautiful Life" in 2003. Lianna is an artist that is refreshing and sincere in a radio world of Madison Avenue creating.

Group Members Lianna performs as a solo acoustic artist and with various supporting musicians for full band performances.

Instruments Acoustic Guitar

Albums 1998 Debut independent release "Walk In My Shoes:

Press Reviews "Not just another sensitive girl with an acoustic guitar..." K.Oliver, Free Times "Don't expect any Julianna Hatfield style 'I'm so cute' songs...she sings catchy, melodic, solid pop songs..." E. Totten The Outrider

Additional Info Booking: Wright Ventures, jwright@wrightventures.com

Location Washington, DC - USA

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