Spotlight of the Day: Candice Clark

Today's Spotlight of the Day is on an upcoming singer named Candice Clark. With similar looks to Carrie Underwood, Clark features a unique sound of pop and rock, sounding like a cross between Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.

According to Clark's myspace page (myspace.com/candiceclarkmusic, her strong musical talent has been influenced by the likes of Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Celine Dion. As a young girl, she listened to Wilson Phillips, Boys II Men and Luther Vandross. Other favorites of hers included Alanis Morissette and Jewel. Even though she may sound like other current singers, Clark said she doesn' t like to "compare my personal style to that of other artists. This is simply because I feel that though I have been influenced by the feelings that my favorite singers or bands put into their music, as a snogwriter myself, I write what I feel based on my own experiences, which are different from those of other musicians." Nicely put!

Clark said she knew she wanted to be a singer/performer the minute she performed her first solo at the age of seven. After graduating from high school early, Clark moved around a bit and decided to settle down and focus on her music career. It was not too long afterward that Clark was lucky enough to meet a successful Dove Award-winning producer out of Tennessee and began to write and record her own music. Yet, aside from being a singer, Clark says she likes to do normal things such as play soccer, work out, dance and hang out with family and friends. She is grateful to all of her fans and supporters and states that without them, her dream would not be coming true.

Clark's CD "Let Go" is currently no in stores but is available for purchase on iTunes and Soney Connect. Her CD consists of songs such as "Let Me Be," "Tell Me Why," "Living for Today," "But You Said, "Brand New Day" and more! Check out five of her songs on her myspace page now! Her music portrays Clark's life of determination and passion for her love of music and also chronicles the difficulties in life everyone encounters.

Everyone. Meet Candice Clark. With her drive, enthusiasm and passion for music, there is no doubt in my mind that she will become a successful, well-known singer.

*Stay tuned for next time's Spotlight of the Day: The Weepies!