Avery (singer)
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Anna Marie Iannitelli, better known as Avery (born November 22, 1994) is an American singer-songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona
. Her debut single and video, "Love Me or Let Me Go," was released on her YouTube Account and reached over 1 million views in less than 3 months of its release. She is now signed by Island Def Jam, and is one of the youngest artists to be signed by Universal Motown.
, and in her hometown choir.
She was discovered at the age of 14 by manager/producer Aton Ben-Horin from The Agency, who saw a video of hers on YouTube. With the help of Avery's parents, he flew her to Plush Studios in Orlando, FL, where they wrote and recorded her first single, "Love Me or Let Me Go." The music video was filmed 2 weeks later, by Chris Grieder
. Her second single was released on iTunes
May 28, 2011, called "Go Screw Yourself (GSY)."
Avery signed with Island Def Jam, and her debut album is to be released in early 2012; after Motown Republic Group shut down she was transferred to Universal Republic Records.
On November 23rd, 2011, Avery announced through her official Twitter page that she had signed a new contract with Island Def Jam and is no longer with Universal Republic Records.
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
. Her debut single and video, "Love Me or Let Me Go," was released on her YouTube Account and reached over 1 million views in less than 3 months of its release. She is now signed by Island Def Jam, and is one of the youngest artists to be signed by Universal Motown.
Career
Avery sang Gabriella in the local theater group's version of High School MusicalHigh School Musical
High School Musical is a 2006 American television film, first in the High School Musical film franchise. Upon its release on January 20, 2006, it became the most successful film that Disney Channel Original Movie ever produced, with a television sequel High School Musical 2 released in 2007 and...
, and in her hometown choir.
She was discovered at the age of 14 by manager/producer Aton Ben-Horin from The Agency, who saw a video of hers on YouTube. With the help of Avery's parents, he flew her to Plush Studios in Orlando, FL, where they wrote and recorded her first single, "Love Me or Let Me Go." The music video was filmed 2 weeks later, by Chris Grieder
Chris Grieder
Chris Grieder is an American music video director, independent filmmaker, musician, and photographer from Orlando, Florida. Grieder has directed music videos internationally for artists such as Mutemath, Luna Halo, There For Tomorrow, Avery , Modest Mouse, and UK band Wall Street Riots...
. Her second single was released on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
May 28, 2011, called "Go Screw Yourself (GSY)."
Avery signed with Island Def Jam, and her debut album is to be released in early 2012; after Motown Republic Group shut down she was transferred to Universal Republic Records.
On November 23rd, 2011, Avery announced through her official Twitter page that she had signed a new contract with Island Def Jam and is no longer with Universal Republic Records.
Singles
- Love Me or Let Me Go (2010)
- Sick of Hating Your Guts (2010)
- Go Screw Yourself (GSY) (2011)