Artist description Heaven's firey redhead packs power vocals and passion in every original song.

Music Style Pop/Rock

Musical Influences Anne Wilson of Heart and Annie Lenox taught me to sing. Nikka Costa, Alanis Morissette, Gwen Steffani, 4 NonBlondes - Linda Perry, Melissa Ethridge, Kevin Max, Michael Sweet, Margaret Becker

Similar Artists Powerful, passionate & soulful rock vocals reminiscent of Anne Wilson, Linda Perry - 4 NonBlondes, Annie Lenox & Melissa Ethridge with a spiritual focus.

Artist History See website bio: http://www.soniav.com

Albums Passion of My Soul, For Your Glory

Press Reviews Sonia won the AGMA's CCM Song of 2002 at the Nashville Regional competition hosted by Margaret Becker on February 9, 2002 with her song "You Are My Life"! Sonia performed at the finals in Estes Park, CO in early August. This event sponsored by the Gospel Music Association! ************************** Shattered Dreams Music Magazine: Is it possible that God Rocks ? You bet ! This month I'd like to introduce you to some wonderful Independent Christian Artists. These are some of the best unsigned artists out there! Their music is not only inspiring - but they ROCK!!! Sonia Vannest - Sonia's writing and vocal talent is total Pro quality. She won the 2002 Gospel Music Association's Song of the Year competition, which is the pinicle of success for a Christian Independent Artist - Big things in Sonia's future!!! Her song "You Are My Life" starts out very ethereal with beautiful echo and superb guitar work. Then picks up into a totally uplifting Pop song with great vocals combined with inspirational lyrics. We're talking total package here - listen and judge for yourself.*************** Sonia's song "You are my Life went to #1 in December for a week straight on the Mp3.com Christian pop and in the top 40 on the pop charts! This song has become a hit with the retail radio service receiving 11,000 + plays per month. ************************* "Remarkable feel good song that begins in ballad like fashion. Vannest then kicks into over drive to give a pop sensibility worthy of radio rotation all across the country." - Babes of Mp3.com station *********************** "An awesome song. Beautiful guitar work. Incredible chorus. Think Amy Grant!" - Gorgeous Girl, 100% Gorgeous station

Additional Info Check out my new online stations on Mp3.com: God Girls

Location Orlando, Florida - USA

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