In a day and age where true artistry is rarely demonstrated and even less likely to be celebrated, Philadelphia based singer/songwriter Alaina Nelson claws her way to center stage...ready, willing and fully capable of defying the odds. A self-proclaimed 'artsy artist,' her sugary, story-telling soprano grabs you by the hand and beelines straight to the left. Perhaps a sub-conscious, yet brazen attempt to distract you from her commercial appearance...or just maybe, a mere glimpse into the gray area that is her world.
The daughter of a local icon, singer/musician Dave "Sonny" Nelson, Alaina was often the only child present at his band rehearsals. Tucked away in a corner, her eyes open wide with fascination; it was there that the adoration she held for her father sparked her love affair with music. Even further defining Alaina was her upbringing as a child of African-American, Irish, German, and Native American descent in a rough, urban neighborhood on the outskirts of Philadelphia. This instilled a survivability instinct within her that would later become evident in the lyrics she would write and the passion with which she would sing...
At the tender age of five, she began cultivating her musical roots via training in piano and musical theater, and it quickly became apparent that she had been blessed with a beautiful gift...a powerful, luminous, and undeniable voice. Alaina's focus then shifted toward industry icons like Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Teena Marie, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey; with whom she was strongly impressed by their vocal delivery, writing and performances. Relentless in her pursuit, Alaina landed several noticeable exposure opportunities over the next few years including an impromptu performance during a taping of Showtime @ The Apollo, Trump Marina and The Sounds of Philadelphia in Atlantic City, The Taste of Philadelphia and several events promoting the campaign for President Barack Obama.
Alaina's musical journey has inspired her to travel up and down the east coast, performing, writing and entertaining as much as she possibly can. She is also diligently working on her debut album "Miss Alaineous," which is scheduled for release this fall. Currently, she is the lead female with The John King Dance Band and a budding actress represented by Expressions Model and Talent Agency.
