A Voice for Women : One voice can make a difference

Veronica Petrucci

• Started singing at the age of four, born in Manhattan, NYC, of Puerto Rican decent. Veronica has trained vocally since the age of 13 and is currently still studying with renowned vocal instructor Randy Buescher, a Seth Riggs associate.

• Began her professional career as a vocalist at age 14 with brother of boys group Menudo in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She attended the famous Johnny Colón School of Music in East Harlem in 1985-86. In 1987 left New York to go to the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston to further her training as a vocalist and songwriter. There she sang with the likes of Paula Cole, Susan Tedeschi, Lalah Hathaway (daughter of the late Donny Hathaway), and with Roy Hargrove. Also, while at Berklee she sang background vocals on CBS Christmas CD with Harry Connick, Jr.

• Met Angelo Petrucci and went on to travel in clubs and resorts across the U.S. were she
continued to perfect her skills as a performer. In 1991 she signed her first recording contract as duo Angelo and Veronica with a major gospel label (Benson Records), where they recorded four CD's, entitled "Higher Place", " A&V", " Give Your Life", and "Da Tu Vida" (Spanish). They were booked through world-renowned William Morris Agency. They also recorded a fifth CD for their black division label (Verity Records), entitled "Not Enough". They worked with top producers Fred Hammond of Commissioned and RFC, Donald Lawrence, Brian Lennox and Percy Bady. The CD "Higher Place" was distributed by A&M Records for the mainstream audience with the single entitled "I Love You More".

• Legendary hit songwriter Diane Warren saw Angelo and Veronica performing at the Dove awards show and asked if she could pitch a couple of songs for the CD. They accepted and recorded two songs, "Now That I Found You" and "No Doubt About It" on the CD entitled "A&V".

• In 1999 Angelo and Veronica signed with New York label, Harmony Records a division of Sony, Inc., where they recorded one CD entitled "Change". The producers on this CD included Jay Moss of Pajam and Michael J. Powell (producer for Anita Baker and Aretha Franklin).

• Angelo and Veronica have sung background vocals and been special guest artists for recording artists such as Michael Bolton, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Kirk Whalem, DC Talk, Carman, Anointed, Take 6, 4Him and worked alongside Tommy Simms (producer for Michael Bolton and Bruce Springsteen and songwriter of "Change the World". Recently they sang on Bill Champlin's (lead singer for Chicago), new record.

• Angelo and Veronica are not only known for their abilities as singers, they have also collaborated with many great songwriters such as Fred Hammond, Jay Moss and Percy Bady.

• For the past fifteen years Angelo and Veronica has been traveling the world on many tours with major artists such as Kirk Franklin, Iyanla Vanzant (as seen on Oprah Winfrey and Starting Over), Fred Hammond, Commissioned, CeCe Winans, Karen Clark and the Clark Sisters, Vicki Winans, Jennifer Holiday, Daryl Coley, Donny McClurklin, Sandy Patti, 4Him, Michael English and many others. They have made numerous television appearances on BET's Bobby Jones Gospel and TBN.

• Angelo and Veronica's songwriting repertoire includes over a hundred songs, songs including "God Knows", "You're all I'll Ever Need, "Emotional", "Even If" and "Praise the Lord/Alabar al Señor". Veronica wrote a number one song for CCM recording artist (Tammy Trent), entitled "Your Love is for Always".

• Angelo and Veronica are recipients of three Dove awards including contemporary Black Gospel song of the year and urban album of the year. Also, they received a GMWA excellence award nomination and Dove award nomination for best new artist.

• Angelo and Veronica opened for the Temptations at Celebrity Theater in Phoenix, AZ. They have sung the National Anthem for the NFL team Chicago Bears and NBA team Phoenix Suns. Veronica has topped Billboard magazine at number one on the Gospel adult contemporary chart with Clint Brown's CD entitled "One Nation under Praise".

• Veronica's composition "Dare to Dream", was chosen for the 2006 Special Olympics and was performed there by LaShell Griffin, Oprah Winfrey's pop idol winner.

• In August of 2006 Veronica closed a show with Elton John and Chevy Chase at the famous Millennium Park in downtown Chicago.

• In May of 2007 Angelo and Veronica visited the White House for the National Day of Prayer with President George Bush and Dr. Charles and Shirley Dobson. They also met many distinguished senators from around the country including Sen. Hillary Clinton.

• Veronica has recorded her very first solo CD in Spanish entitled "Atrévete a Soñar". She is recording in her hometown of Puerto Rico with acclaimed producers Angelo Petrucci, Isaac Sakko (Menudo), and Richard Marcel(Daddy Yankee, Olga Tañon). In 2005, Veronica created a network to help women with their self-esteem, self-worth and body image called "A Voice for Women". She has also created a collection of songs for this cause entitled "A Voice for Women".

• Angelo and Veronica are releasing a new CD in 2009 entitled "Still in Love". It is a collection of songs geared toward marriage and family.

• Veronica has recently been ordained a Worship Pastor at Word of Truth International in September 2008.

• Veronica will have an upcoming performance airing on BET Network's Bobby Jones Gospel Show on March 15th, 2009.

• Veronica has had the honor of being asked to sing at a Presidential Inaugural Ceremony on January 17th, 2009 whose attendees will include Colin Powell and the Rev. Al Sharpton.

Veronica has signed on with Eddie Rodriguez (former manager of Tito Puente) whose artists also include 9 time Grammy Award winner Eddie Palmieri and best selling salsa producer of all time Willie Colòn for a Latin music concert series in 2009-10.

Singing and writing over the past fifteen years, Veronica continues to perform in front of thousands of people across the U.S. and abroad. Her fan base is vast; including Spanish-speaking nations. Her versatility and vocal range can capture multi-markets. With her professional ability she can be a true representative around the world. Her commitment to her work and accomplishments to date, are evident. This artist has the ability to perform across many platforms of ethnicity and given her talent and skills she will stand the test of time. You will find more on Veronica's accomplishments on the Internet under the title "Angelo & Veronica".