Spotlight of the Day: Joanna Pacitti

Today's spotlight artist of the day is Joanna Pacitti. Most people probably do not know who she is but may have heard her music. If you've seen Legally Blonde, then you have heard her music. Joanna sings her hit song off of the movie soundtrack, "Watch Me Shine." Contrary to popular belief, Vanessa Cartlon does NOT sing that song. I have provided a video link of her singing it below. Very empowering (yet poppy) song to say the least!
Joanna began singing as a five-year-old to entertain customers in her father's barber shop. As she grew older, she landed roles in musicals such as The Wizard of Oz and Annie. Eventually, at the age of 16 she signed her first record deal with A&M/ Geffen Records (think Lifehouse, Ashlee Simpson).
About a year ago, Joanna was part of MTV's "True Life" reality series and even admitted that singing the Legally Blonde song was a huge break for her career. Sometime afterward, Joanna started to record her album "This Crazy Life" which represents her journey of highs and lows during the recording process. She even had her song "Miracle" featured in the Lifetime TV Movie Homeless to Harvard. The song is a beautiful ballad that tells of a girl searching for a miracle "to walk right through the door." I have also included the video for "Miracle" below for those who would like to see it or haven't yet. Currently, Joanna wrapped up her tour with Nick Lachey and is working on performing at different venues. Her website features webisodes of Joanna discussing her album and songs such as "Let It Slide" and "4th of July." On June 15, the Nancy Drew movie featured a new song of Joanna's called "Pretty Much Amazing." She's also got a big performance at the Lewis Family Playhouse this November that she is currently preparing for in California, but in the meantime look out for all kinds of Joanna information and updates at her official website and myspace page!

Album: This Crazy Life
Recommended Songs: (Even though they are all good-here are my personal faves!)
*Let It Slide
*Tip Toe
*Drifter
*4th of July
*Miracle
*Just When You're Leaving
*Let Go
*Your Obsession

"Watch Me Shine" (Just the music, please go to the following link)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ebl3li9ilc0

Joanna, Age 12


"Miracle" (Follow link)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=j-VnBfzJYQ8

*Stay tuned for next time's Spotlight of the Day: Candice Clark!