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Stacie Orrico Profile |
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Birth Date: March 3, 1986
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Birth Place: Seattle, Washington, USA
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Birth Name: Stacie Joy Oricco
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Height: 5'4"
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Biography |
Stacie Joy Orrico was born on March 3rd, 1986, in Seattle,
Washington, the middle child in a family of five siblings.
When Stacie was still young, her family relocated to Denver,
Colorado.
Stacie sang at school and in church, but although music had
always been a part of the Italian-descended Orrico
household, Stacie did not foresee a future singing
professionally. "I had always loved to sing," Stacie
explains, citing Whitney Houston, Crystal Lewis, Christina
Aguilera, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Mariah Carey, and
Celine Dion among her influences. "But I was not raised in a
showbiz home, and my parents are the farthest thing from
stage parents."
In 1998, the Orrico family attended Praise in the Rockies, a
Christian artist seminar held in Estes Park, Colorado. With
a friend's encouragement, the then 12-year-old Stacie
entered a singing competition at the conference. But the
contest was much bigger than Stacie -- who had entered just
for fun -- had thought, so she was all the more surprised
when she won. Even more astounding was that the Executive
Vice President of A&R at ForeFront Records heard Stacie
perform, and then approached the Orricos about signing her
to a developmental deal.
In spite of this incredible opportunity, Orrico had her
doubts. Many people urged her to wait, saying she was too
young to begin a music career. But when Stacie heard the
song "For Such a Time as This" on a Crystal Lewis record,
she decided to take advantage of the opportunity. It was a
wise move. After two years of work, Stacie's debut album,
Genuine, was released in August 2000. It reached number one
on Billboard's Heatseekers chart and number six on
Billboard's Top Contemporary Christian chart. The album was
an unprecedented debut for a new artist, and went on to sell
over 500,000 copies. Another EP, Christmas Wish, followed
the next year.
Orrico soon caught the eye of Destiny's Child, and in short
order the group asked her to open for them during their 2001
U.S. tour. Stacie was impressed by Destiny's Child's
generous spirit. "They taught me a lot," Stacie recalls.
"There they were, on top of the world, yet I would watch
them still take time to talk to the fans, and listen to
people, and never act jaded."
Afterward, Orrico got to work on a new album, this time for
Virgin Records and geared toward a mainstream audience. The
self-titled Stacie Orrico was released in March 2003, along
with its breakthrough single, "Stuck," about the pitfalls of
teenage relationships. Next, Stacie signed on for the season
finale of the NBC drama, American Dreams. She played Peggy
Santiglia of the Angels, performing the hit "My Boyfriend's
Back."
"The way they produced it was all retro," Orrico said, but
otherwise, there was no trouble.
Currently, Stacie is on the road promoting Stacie Orrico.
For a family that had no background in the music industry,
the Orricos have all embraced Stacie's success. Mother Patty
has been Stacie's tutor and companion while on tour, and her
older brother Jesse has served as Stacie's road manager. No
matter how tiring her newfound fame may get, Stacie has a
great support network of family and friends to keep her on
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Other
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Contemporary Christian vocalist.
Her single, "Don't Look at Me" held the #1 spot on the
Christian Hit Radio charts for a record-breaking eight
consecutive weeks.
Three-and-a-half octave voice.
Lives in Nashville, Tennesee.
Attended King's Elementary and Faith Christian Academy.
Has a dog named Sadie.
Has Italian/German heritage.
Lived in Seattle until she was 9.
Has siblings: Jesse - older brother (24 years old) - a
filmmaker, Rachel - older sister (22 years old) - student at
Pepperdine University, Joshua & Alicia - younger twin
siblings (14 years old).
Her favorite stores include Posh, Bebe, Diesel, Traffic,
Rampage, and other little boutiques.
Had 11 fish and 2 cats.
Used to have a cat named Brooky.
Her song "Ride" was recorded by another Christian R&B singer
named Lori-El.
Some of her favorite older musicians are Ella Fitzgerald,
Tony Bennett, and Billie Holiday.
She and Rachael Lampa are best friends.
Her 10 year old cousin had her dream come true from the
"Make A Wish Foundation" of meeting the Backstreet Boys
before she died (from cancer). Stacie sang at her funeral.
Has a recording studio in her home.
Was signed at 12 years old to Forefront Records in 1999 and
co-signed to Virgin Records at age 16 in April 2002.
Her CD, Genuine, sold over 13,000 copies the first week
making her the First New Female Christian artist with the
highest sales ever! "Genuine" has sold 500,000 copies thus
far, the album is certified Gold. Her sophomore effort,
"Stacie Orrico" debuted at #67 on the Billboard 200 and has
sold over 500,000 copies so far in the US and is certified
Gold. "Stacie Orrico" has sold 600,000 in Japan and 1.5
million copies worldwide.
Favorite artists: Lauryn Hill, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony
Bennett, Billie Holiday, 50 Cent, and Stevie Wonder.
Has been nominated for 9 Dove Awards throughout her career.
Her family worked as missionaries in the Ukraine when she
was a child.
Likes shopping in Japan because she is petite, so she can
fit in their clothes easily.
Was discovered at a 1998 Christian Artist Seminar winning
top honors in the 12-18 age bracket
Hobbies: Designing clothes, Cosmetology, Baking, Shopping,
hanging out in the sun, and playing football.
Parents: Dean and Patty Orrico |
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