At fourteens years of age, small town girl Alia Christian has already engraved in her mind the big Music City dream. It's hard to believe she has gone from teaching herself how to play her father's worn down Washburn from the coat closet, to making appearences in downtown Nashville in under a year. Alia regularly makes appearences at local coffee houses, but has also graced the stage at the historic Blue Bird and Douglas Corner in downtown Nashville, as well as Eddie's Attic in Decatur.
"I love writing music." says Alia. "You could say I have a problem, because I really don't know how to express myself any other way." Well, Alia, it's obviously a good problem to have. In the fall of 2008, Alia was chosen as one of 64 finalists (out of thousainds all over the country)to compete in a competition hosted by CMT called Music City Madness. Her submission video was highlighted on CMT.com and used in advertisements on the Top Twenty Countdown.
Along the road, Alia has been fortunate enough to work with studio guitarist Robert Arthur (Jeff Bates, Brad Paisley) and producer/engineer, Todd Bradley (James Otto, Big Kenny of Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson and Muzik Mafia). Her vocal coach/guitar instructor, Robin Ball, has been with Alia along every step of the way. "Robin isn't just my teacher," says Alia. "she's a friend. She's been with me every step of the way and I'd be getting nowhere without her."
In her own home town, she has been offered several monthly, and even weekly gigs at local resturaunts and coffee houses. "It's gotten to the point, where people are asking me to sing at their places." Alia notes, "I know that's not really a big deal, but I thought it was just the best thing ever when Eddie's Attic called."
Whether it's a crowd of 10 or 10,000, Alia's second home is the stage. "Fame is not my dream." she notes. "My dream is to touch as many people as I can with my music, to speak to them. As long as I'm doing that, I've reached my dream."
Headstrong with good heart, Alia is taking on the big world. And she's inviting you to come along for the ride.
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Hi,Alia. I wrote a new blog! I hope you had a great day. You are so beautiful!!! I love your songs and page. You are a great singer and an awesome friend!!! I will always support you. I believe in you. I want your dreams to come true. I will always be loyal to you. I love you!!!
Hi how is my friend Alia? I stopped by to see how is your week so far? I hope your week is truly beautiful for you and also any exciting plans for you this week? Talk to you soon my friend Alia
Your new pictures look great! Wishing you a Happy New Year and hoping all your dreams come true. You are SO PRETTY! I hope you keep writing, and singing!! Your voice is AMAZING; you're the very BEST!
Hi,Alia. You are a sweet friend! I love your new photoshoot. I love your songs and page. I will never give up on you or any of my friends! I will always support you! I believe in you! I want your dreams to come true! I will always be loyal to you! God bless! I love you!!!
Thank you for adding me to your list of friends. I really appreciate it.
My current project is a romance fiction novel with CD soundtrack that is due out shortly and can be ordered on line in a few weeks. It will be at CD Baby, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, most on line stores, and through my web pages.
Wishing you a happy and a prosperous new year. Hope all your projects are on track.
Hi how is my friend Alia today? I stopped by to wish you a Merry Christmas to you and how is your week so far? I hope your week is truly beautiful for you and also do you have any exciting plans for you this Christmas? Talk to you soon my friend Alia
if you get a chance over the holidays... our buddy carl is giving
away a guitar through a video contest on his site www.carlscountryclub.com. there's also a chance
to become a future "Artist Of The Week," too.
your pals,
T
Barrel (the most dangerous band in country music)
Merry Christmas, Alia!! Hope all is well with you! If you are looking for last minute cowgirl gift ideas, may I recommend this unique tee featuring a vintage cowgirl design. It's an original Lone Wolf Media image, emblazoned with the lettering: ~ New World Ruggedness, Old World Grace. Give the gift of cowgirl spirit!