"I'm going to be someone someday" Veronica Ballestrini sings in "Destiny" a self written song about being determined and not letting anyone or anything get in the way of what she wants. With a sassy but yet still sweet melodic voice, Veronica's high energy music captivates audiences of all ages.

Sixteen- year-old Veronica Ballestrini was born and raised in Waterford, Connecticut. She comes from a family of four brothers and one sister. "My first direct musical influences were my older brothers, who formed a rock band and played drums and guitar. I used to hang out with them and their friends and listen to their music." Veronica explains. Veronica began playing piano and singing at the tender age of 6. A short time later she began performing around her town at local shows, fairs and talent contests. Veronica has always had a strong love for country music but it wasn't until she started writing songs at age 11 and playing the guitar at age 13 that she realized she wanted to fulfill a career in the country music industry. "I'm always writing. My friends will tell me stories about their boyfriends or relationship problems, and I listen to what they have to say, but in the back of my mind I'm really thinking 'what a great song idea'."

Ballestrini's major credits include: the best over-all country artist at the USA World Showcase competition at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV in 2006, singing the National Anthem at various sports events including the WNBA All-star Game in 2007, the celebrity host at the Rising Superstar concert at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville along with Brian White, and countless other performances around the country. Her star power potential is evidenced by her #1 music video on Musiqtone.com in November of 2007 as determined by music fans voting, eclipsing videos by Hilary Duff, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift. The video, "What's Up With That" was directed by Glenn Sweitzer with the music recorded by Nashville producer Dennis Money.

Veronica began her Myspace page in late 2005. With only cover songs up at the time, she still managed to pick up many fans. As she continued to communicate with her "friends" and fans through her Myspace, her popularity increased rapidly. Her internet status caught the attention of many Nashville record producers and record labels, who then contacted her about recording in Music City.

On Veronica's 15th birthday, her family surprised her with a round trip ticket to Nashville to "pursue her dream". However, the thrill of Nashville soon became a disappointment after meeting with the producers who contacted her and not being able to come to any type of recording agreement. That's when fate stepped in. Ballestrini and her dad hit the streets, and they went to a major record label on 16th Ave. where the receptionist promptly escorted them to the door saying they would need to have an appointment. Ballestrini mentioned to her dad after this rejection, "How about this place across the street with the Evergreen Recording Studio sign. Let's try there."

At first they received a similar rejection from the office gatekeeper, Robert Lewis, but Veronica Ballestrini was persistent saying, "We've come a long way, oh please just listen to my music, please, please." As fate would have it producer Dennis Money was in his downstairs recording studio, and Robert Lewis asked him, "Dennis, I got a feeling about this girl. Can you meet with her for five minutes? She's got such a sweet little voice I didn't want to tell her no." Money, who has worked with almost everyone in this town and just recently produced Moe Bandy's last album, was awestruck, for Robert Lewis had never approached him about meeting with any "wannabe" coming off the streets.

Veronica, her dad, and Dennis instantly hit it off. They decided from that initial meeting to keep in touch. After further cementing their relationship over the next several months, they then went ahead and produced several tracks on Veronica with Nashville's best writers and musicians.

Today Veronica has over 8 million hits and 87,000+ fans on her Myspace page. "It's all about communicating with my fans, I appreciate all they do for me, and I've learned to type really fast!" For this rising star, the future is looking very bright indeed with a guitar endorsement from Morgan Monroe Guitars under her belt and many exciting things up ahead.

As her career blossoms, and as she continues to juggle a busy schedule, Veronica's sights are clearly set down the country music road.