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| Female Vocalist of the Year
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| Song of the Year ("[[I'm Letting Go]]")
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| Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("I'm Letting Go")
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| Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (''[[My Paper Heart (album)|My Paper Heart]]'')
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!rowspan="6"| [[Dove Awards of 2010|2010]]
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|Artist of the Year
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|Female Vocalist of the Year
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|Song of the Year ("[[Free to Be Me]]")
|Song of the Year ("[[Free to Be Me]]")
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|Songwriter of the Year
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|Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Free to Be Me")
|Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Free to Be Me")
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|Short Form Music Video of the Year ("Free to Be Me")
|Short Form Music Video of the Year ("Free to Be Me")
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!rowspan="4"| [[Dove Awards of 2011|2011]]
!rowspan="4"| [[Dove Awards of 2011|2011]]
|Artist of the Year
|Artist of the Year
|{{won}}<ref name=about-42-gma>{{cite news|last1=Jones|first1=Kim|title=42nd Annual Dove Awards Winners & Nominees|url=http://christianmusic.about.com/od/doves/a/42nd-Annual-Dove-Awards-Nominees.htm|accessdate=February 10, 2015|work=[[About.com]]|ref=about-42-gma}}</ref>
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|Female Vocalist of the Year
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|Song of the Year ("Beautiful, Beautiful")
|Song of the Year ("Beautiful, Beautiful")
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|Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("This Is the Stuff")
|Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Beautiful, Beautiful")
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!rowspan="3"| [[Dove Awards of 2012|2012]]
!rowspan="3"| [[Dove Awards of 2012|2012]]
|Female Vocalist of the Year
|Female Vocalist of the Year
|{{nom}}<ref name=2012-gma-coverage>{{cite web|title=Coverage Of The 2012 43rd Annual Dove Awards - 2012 Dove Award Nominees and Winners!|url=http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/2012-43rd-Annual-Dove-Award-Coverage.php|website=New Release Tuesday|accessdate=February 10, 2015}}</ref>
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|Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (''[[Hundred More Years]]'')
|Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (''[[Hundred More Years]]'')
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|Special Event Album of the Year (''Music Inspired by The Story'', various artists)
|Special Event Album of the Year (''The Story'', various artists)
|{{won}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Winners of the 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards...|website=GMA Dove Awards|url=http://www.doveawards.com/winners.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120525044252/http://www.doveawards.com/winners.php|archive-date=May 25, 2012|accessdate=February 10, 2015}}</ref>
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!| [[Dove Awards of 2013|2013]]
!rowspan="3"| [[Dove Awards of 2013|2013]]
|Artist of the Year
|Artist of the Year
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|Christmas Album of the Year (''[[Christmas (Francesca Battistelli album)|Christmas]]'')
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|Recorded Music Packaging of the Year (''[[Christmas (Francesca Battistelli album)|Christmas]]'')
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! [[Dove Awards of 2014|2014]]
! [[Dove Awards of 2014|2014]]
|Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (''[[If We're Honest]]'')
|Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (''[[If We're Honest]]'')
|{{nom}}<ref name=gma-dove-2015>{{cite web|title=Nominees|url=http://www.doveawards.com/nominees/|website=GMA Dove Awards|accessdate=February 10, 2015}}</ref>
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!rowspan="2"| [[Grammy Awards of 2015|2015]]
| Best Contemporary Christian Music Album (''[[If We're Honest]]'')
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| Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song ("[[Write Your Story]]")
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Francesca Battistelli
Background information
Birth nameFrancesca Battistelli[1]
Born (1985-05-18) May 18, 1985 (age 39)
OriginNew York City, New York, US
GenresCCM, pop, soul
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active2002–present
LabelsFervent, Warner Bros.
Websitewww.francescamusic.com

Francesca Battistelli (born May 18, 1985) is an American Christian musician, singer-songwriter, and recording artist from New York City, New York.[2] She was originally an independent artist and had released an independent album, Just a Breath, in 2004. Her first studio album on Fervent Records, My Paper Heart, was released on July 22, 2008. Her first single, "I'm Letting Go", was released to radio stations in spring of 2008 and has charted on national Christian CHR charts since then. The song was the 16th most played song of 2008 on Christian radio stations according to R&R magazine.[3] Battistelli received her first Grammy Award nomination in 2009, for Best Gospel Performance with her single, "Free to Be Me".

Biography

Early life

Battistelli was born on May 18, 1985 in New York City.[2][4] She grew up in a musical family with both of her parents involved in musical theatre.[5] "There was just something about live theater—especially musical theater—that has always resonated with me" she said.[6] She "knew that she was going to spend her life performing" after seeing a performance of the musical The Secret Garden on Broadway at the age of six.[5] "So I thought that was it. I was going to be Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden."[7]

When she was 15, however, she became a member of the Orlando, Florida all-girl mainstream pop group Bella. The group's touring performances included singing and dancing, which were "two things I loved", she said.[7] After the group disbanded, Battistelli picked up the guitar and began writing songs.

Musical career

As an independent artist in 2004, Battistelli released her debut album, Just a Breath. In early 2008, she released the I'm Letting Go EP exclusively through iTunes on Fervent Records which contains four songs, including the title track. All four songs were included on her first major label studio album, My Paper Heart, which was released on July 22, 2008.[8] The album was produced by Dove Award-winning producer Ian Eskelin, and was published through Word Distribution.[6] Her first radio single, "I'm Letting Go", was released in spring 2008. The song had reached into the top 20 on R&R's Christian CHR charts by May 30, 2008.[9] In early July 2008, the song reached No. 10 on Christian CHR charts.[10] My Paper Heart debuted at No. 1 on iTunes in July and was in the top 10 Christian albums for 4 weeks.

The song "Free to Be Me", which received a Grammy nomination in 2009, was partially inspired when she backed her car into a lawyer's car, resulting in the line "'cause I got a couple dents in my fender".[11]

Battistelli began a period of touring in the U.S. during early 2008, playing solo concerts as well as performing with fellow Fervent Records band Big Daddy Weave.[12] She performed at several Christian music festivals during mid-2008, such as Spirit West Coast in California and Alive Fest.[5][12] In late 2008, she guested on a tour with Aaron Shust and NewSong.

Her debut single "I'm Letting Go" reached No. 3 on R&R's Christian CHR and AC charts during mid to late 2008. Her next single, "Free to Be Me", reached No. 1 on the R&R Christian CHR format in March 2009, and has held the top position for 9 consecutive weeks through the beginning of May.[10]

Battistelli joined TobyMac, Hawk Nelson, Brandon Heath and others on the Winter Jam 2009 tour, the nation's largest annual Christian music tour, which ran from January through March 2009.[13] On November 23, 2009, Battistelli's song "It's Your Life" was featured on the series finale of Jon & Kate Plus 8 and The Biggest Loser, is realized on the same day the EP of "It's Your Life" on iTunes US that contains all the singles from that album and a special version of "It's Your Life Dented Fender Session". "It's Your Life" peaked at Top 200 iTunes US and join the No. 46 positions and No. 29 on iTunes Canada. It was also used in the film Soul Surfer.[14]

Battistelli toured on Winter Jam again for 2011 and released a second studio album, Hundred More Years, on March 1, 2011. The album was preceded by the release of a single, "This is the Stuff", in early 2011 followed in July by "Motion of Mercy".[15] On October 16, 2012 Battestelli released Christmas, a collection of traditional holiday music.[16]

On April 22, 2014, Battistelli's third studio album was released, and was titled If We're Honest.[17]

Style

Battistelli's music is the mix of several different genre labels. A reviewer once said that "Battistelli's soulful piano-pop sound resembles a blend of her music interests—jazz, rock, gospel and R&B."[18] Battistelli stated that when she first began writing music, "I really longed to bring something authentic to the [Christian music] scene that even non-Christians could listen to."[7]

Francesca's track "Blue Sky" featured on the Hollister Playlist for December 2009.

Personal life

On August 27, 2009, Battistelli married percussionist Matthew Goodwin, who accompanies her on tour.[citation needed] They have a son and a daughter.[19]

Discography

Main article: Francesca Battistelli discography

Awards

GMA Dove Awards

Year Award Result
2009 New Artist of the Year Nominated[23]
Female Vocalist of the Year Nominated[23]
Song of the Year ("I'm Letting Go") Nominated[23]
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("I'm Letting Go") Nominated[23]
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (My Paper Heart) Nominated[23]
2010 Artist of the Year Nominated[24]
Female Vocalist of the Year Won[24][25]
Song of the Year ("Free to Be Me") Nominated[26]
Songwriter of the Year Nominated[26]
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Free to Be Me") Nominated[24]
Short Form Music Video of the Year ("Free to Be Me") Won[25]
2011 Artist of the Year Won[27]
Female Vocalist of the Year Won[27]
Song of the Year ("Beautiful, Beautiful") Nominated[27]
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Beautiful, Beautiful") Won[27]
2012 Female Vocalist of the Year Nominated[28]
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (Hundred More Years) Nominated[28]
Special Event Album of the Year (The Story, various artists) Won[29]
2013 Artist of the Year Nominated[30]
Christmas Album of the Year (Christmas) Nominated[30]
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year (Christmas) Nominated[30]
2014 Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (If We're Honest) Nominated[31]

Grammy Awards

Year Award Result
2015 Best Contemporary Christian Music Album (If We're Honest) Nominated[32]
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song ("Write Your Story") Nominated[32]

References

  1. ^ Brokaw, Joanne (October 5, 2008). "5 things you didn't know about Francesca Battistelli". Beliefnet. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Francesca Battistelli Artist Database, Francesca Battistelli Discography". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 11, 2008.
  3. ^ 2008 Year End Charts/Top Christian CHR songs, R&R magazine, Retrieved January 15, 2009
  4. ^ Ashley Erin. "Featured Artist: Francesca Battistelli". WNZR. Retrieved May 4, 2009. [dead link]
  5. ^ a b c "Introducing Francesca Battistelli". About.com. May 21, 2008. Retrieved June 11, 2008.
  6. ^ a b "Francesca Battistelli Opens Her Heart With July 22rd [sic] Release". CMSpin.com. May 15, 2008. Retrieved June 11, 2008.
  7. ^ a b c "Francesca Battistelli Biography". Your Music Zone. Retrieved June 12, 2008. [dead link]
  8. ^ a b "Francesca Battistelli My Paper Heart - Releases July 22nd". Word Music Group; Lightvox.com. May 18, 2008. Archived from the original on June 15, 2008. Retrieved June 11, 2008.
  9. ^ "Francesca Battistelli's July 22nd Release, My Paper Heart, Already Garnering Major Buzz". Your Music Zone. May 30, 2008. Retrieved June 11, 2008. [dead link]
  10. ^ a b "Christian CHR National Airplay". R&R. April 3, 2009. Retrieved April 6, 2009.
  11. ^ Davis, Kevin (June 16, 2009). "#39 - "Free To Be Me" by Francesca Battistelli". newreleasetuesday.com. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  12. ^ a b "Francesca Battistelli Opens Her Heart With July 22nd Release, "My Paper Heart"". Your Music Zone. May 28, 2008. Archived from the original on May 29, 2008. Retrieved June 11, 2008.
  13. ^ "The Winter Jam 2012 Tour Spectacular". Jamtour.com. Retrieved March 5, 2012.
  14. ^ "Soul Surfer- its your life". YouTube. October 15, 2011. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  15. ^ Davis, Kevin (July 26, 2011). "#240 - "Motion of Mercy" by Francesca Battistelli". newreleasetuesday.com. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  16. ^ "Francesca Battistelli: Christmas". Amazon. October 16, 2012. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  17. ^ "Francesca Battistelli Preps for Release of Third Studio Album, 'If We're Honest,' with Pre-Order at Itunes Today". ChristianNewsWire. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  18. ^ "Francesca Battistelli I'm Letting Go music video". Music Remedy. Retrieved June 11, 2008.
  19. ^ "Singer Francesca Battistelli welcomes baby girl". Boston.com. Boston, Massachusetts. July 3, 2012. Retrieved February 26, 2014.[dead link]
  20. ^ "Just a Breath - Francesca Battistelli - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  21. ^ Davis, Kevin (July 26, 2011). "#240 - "Motion of Mercy" by Francesca Battistelli". newreleasetuesday.com. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  22. ^ "Francesca Battistelli Preps for Release of Third Studio Album, 'If We're Honest,' with Pre-Order at Itunes Today". ChristianNewsWire. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  23. ^ a b c d e Jones, Kim. "2009 Dove Awards". About.com. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  24. ^ a b c Jones, Kim. "41st Annual Dove Awards Winners & Nominees". About.com. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  25. ^ a b "Dove Awards History Artist". GMA Dove Awards. Archived from the original on June 5, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  26. ^ a b "Complete List of 2010 Dove Award Nominees". The Christian Post. February 21, 2010. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  27. ^ a b c d Jones, Kim. "42nd Annual Dove Awards Winners & Nominees". About.com. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  28. ^ a b "Coverage Of The 2012 43rd Annual Dove Awards - 2012 Dove Award Nominees and Winners!". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  29. ^ "Winners of the 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards..." GMA Dove Awards. Archived from the original on May 25, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  30. ^ a b c "44th Annual GMA Dove Awards: 2013 Award Nominees" (PDF). GMA Dove Awards. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 10, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  31. ^ "Nominees". GMA Dove Awards. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  32. ^ a b Greenburg, Zack O'Malley (December 10, 2014). "Grammy Nominees 2015: The Full List". Forbes. Retrieved February 10, 2015.

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