Veronica Ballestrini

[2] Ballestrini began playing guitar and writing songs at the age of thirteen, the same year she started her MySpace music page.

[3] Veronica's popularity increased after writing and composing her song "Daddy" and posting it to her MySpace playlist.

At age fourteen Ballestrini began performing around her home state of Connecticut at local talent contests and fairs.

In November 2006, Ballestrini won 1st place at the USA World Showcase in Las Vegas, performing her song "Daddy".

Ballestrini created an independent label in 2009 and worked with producer Cliff Downs, with whom she has written many songs.

[9] Ballestrini's song "Destiny" is featured in the Diary of an Ex-Child Star (formerly Leaving Hollywood) movie and on the soundtrack.

[citation needed] In April 2010, Ballestrini was chosen as the "Editors Pick" in the If I Can Dream MySpace contest, created by Simon Fuller.

During her stay she recorded her song "Fascinated" and worked with top writers, vocal coaches and had a romantic link to Alex Lambert.

Throughout the summer 2011, Ballestrini performed shows at various camps, festivals, Girl Scout events and women's correctional facilities across the U.S. to help spread the project's motivational message.

During their relationship, they would post cover and original songs on YouTube and reached over 400,000 views combined.

The tour kick off show was in Lexington, KY on March 8 and ended in Hollywood, CA on April 9.

Veronica signing at CMA Festival.
Ballestrini signing at CMA Festival.
Veronica performing 2012.
Ballestrini performing 2012.