...and a golden-voiced delight whose first hit single As I Walk Through This Life, climbed to No. 30 on the Adult Contemporary chart in the Fall of 2001, as reported in the industry publication FMQB. Lorrie's single shared the limelight right alongside releases by artists Alicia Keys, Enya, Janet Jackson, Lee Ann Womack, and Faith Hill, to name a few.

Wesoly has the range and power of a Celine Dion, the energy and appeal of Cher, yet more than this, she has a way of reaching her concert audiences on an intimate and often humorous level. This young woman's performances are exciting, fresh, original and vibrant - and her audiences love her, describing the experience as something special. She is that extraordinary performer whose striking talent touches her audiences' hearts and minds as well as their ears...with honesty, emotion, beauty and spirit, making each concert a memorable experience. An accomplished songwriter as well as a captivating vocalist, her performances both on record and live draw the listener in and offer an energy and emotional involvement that distinguish her as a special talent. Wesoly is also a two time recipient of a prestigious Billboard Magazine songwriter award.

Teaming up with Grammy winning producer and platinum songwriter Diane Scanlon (Eva Cassidy), Wesoly recorded her most recent album entitled If I Listen To My Heart working with an all star cast of musicians including Jeff Bova (Celine Dion, Michael Jackson), Shane Keister (Paul McCartney, Elton John), and Ira Seigel (Jewel, Shania Twain), among others. Their participation sings volumes for her ability and promise. If I Listen To My Heart showcases Wesoly's writing and performing skills as she offers up a diverse collection of ballads, world beats, introspectives and up-tempos about love, relationships, and social issues - utterly timely in these days of hope and longing.

Combining her musical talents with her sense of social mission, Wesoly recorded the song Sing A Song For Peace with a chorus of youth from the Connecticut area. Working with Casey Family Services organization, Wesoly made a video of the song, providing an educational opportunity and sense of accomplishment for dozens of youth who took part in the creating and filming project, from storyboards to performance. Wesoly's previous music video, entitled Don't Make Me Choose, is a mini-documentary on homelessness that garnered glowing reviews in Billboard.

Top-30 chart material, an inspiring eloquence born of genuine compassion, the ability to belt out a song or romance with vocal warmth...Lorrie Wesoly brings it all together to create music and concerts that are more than merely memorable, they are transforming. Her performances compel the audience to consider...why are they here, what is important in their lives, leaving them, finally, changed...and listening to their hearts.

As for the title track, Wesoly says, "If I Listen To My Heart is about doing our best, knowing that we're good enough... and believing it."

And if we listen to our hearts, there's no doubt.

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