LEAD VOCALS: Elizabeth Papalia
ACOUSTIC GUITAR: Ilya Toshinsky
DRUMS: Tommy Harden
BASS: Mark Hill
KEYS: Jimmy Nichols
Overdubs
FIDDLE: Larry Franklin
STEEL: Scotty Sanders
ELECTRIC GUITAR: Ilya Toshinsky
BANJO: Ilya Toshinsky
MANDOLIN: Ilya Toshinsky
SHAKER: Ilya Toshinsky
BACKGROUND VOCALS: Travis Toy
All tracks were recorded at COUNTY Q STUDIOS - Nashville TN.
Engineered by Phillip Houston.
Lead vocals recorded at SONY STUDIO B -Nashville TN.
Engineered by Adam Engelhardt.
Overdubs recorded at IT STUDIOS - Nashville TN
Engineered by James Brian
All tracks mixed by Billy Decker at SOUND STAGE STUDIOS - Nashville TN
PRODUCED BY ILYA TOSHINSKY & ELIZABETH PAPALIA
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:- ANTHONY SMITH
PHOTOGRAPHER: Sheri O'Neal (www.sherioneal.com)
HAIR, MAKE-UP & WARDROBE: Elizabeth Papalia
ANGEL POSTCARD
PHOTOGRAPHER: Sheri O'Neal (www.sherioneal.com)
HAIR, MAKE-UP & WARDBROBE: Mary Elizabeth
Influences
Linda Ronstadt, Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, The Carpenters, Vince Gill, The
Eagles, Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Everly Brothers, Leeann Womack, Trisha Yearwood, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Reba, Celine Dion, Bruce Springsteen, Crowded House, Don Henley, Rod Stewart, REO Speedwagon, Madonna, Annie Lennox, Cindy Lauper, Rick Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, Guns N' Roses, Aerosmith, Giant (Dann Huff), Def Leppard, Mr Big, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson & Jackson 5, Lionel Richie & the list goes on & on & on.........................
Hey ya'll! Well where do I start? It's really weird having to talk about myself but here it goes...........I was born in Perth, Western Australia, the middle child of Mike & Glenda Papalia. I have an older sister, Susanne & a younger brother, Michael. While mum and dad owned and ran various businesses, my dad was and still is, a singer/guitarist who goes under the name of Mike Preston, so music was always a big part of our family. I can't remember a time when I wasn't singing! At about the age of 6, dad started taking me along to his gigs & I would sit impatiently waiting for him to call me up to sing. He'd prop me up on a stool so I could strum the guitar & sing for everyone. I'd sing songs like, "Peaceful Easy Feeling," "That'll be the day," or a duet with my dad, "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain." After doing this, I became hooked.....I knew what I wanted to be doing for the rest of my life & I always felt most comfortable when I was on the stage.
At the age of 7, my parents decided to pack us all up & move to Brisbane, Queensland. It was around this same time that I told my mum & dad I wanted to start doing my own shows. They suggested that my sister & I start working on a whole set of songs, so that we could do our own 'spots,' as a duo & get paid for doing what we loved. Mum was brought up on a farm & was heavily in to country music so she enjoyed finding us great country songs to learn & would take us out to the farm so we could stand on the hill & sing out to the cows & make as much noise as we wanted. She would sew us the most amazing, country outfits, with fringing & rhinestones.....the whole bit! We called them our "Cowdy" outfits. We really looked the part. Before long, Susanne & I were supporting lots of major acts that would come to Brisbane.
At the age of 9, I auditioned for a children's TV show, called "Hi-Hello Show." I had a successful audition & began singing & dancing on a major TV station, every Saturday morning for 3 years. The show was pre-recorded so I got to experience staying up really late while we recorded all our vocals in the studio & then I would get a day off school to record the show! I thought this was the most awesome gig. I wasn't much of a dancer at this point so I started having lessons to help me with my performances. It didn't come naturally at first, but I was determined I was going to master this dancing thing! I loved it! I did Jazz, Tap, Classical & Acrobatics for about 10 years & ended up winning a 1 year scholarship for all 4 styles of dance.
Well, that's how I got my start! I have been singing professionally ever since. Over the years I have done solo gigs, been a part of various duo's, trio's & also bands. I have sung everywhere from Clubs, Pubs, Outdoor venues, Stadiums, Arenas, Casino's, TV, Radio & anything else you could think of. I have also sung for crowds of 1 - 50,000. I have been a back-up singer for Major Recording Artists, Cabaret Acts and even an Elvis Impersonator. I have also done various jingles for radio & TV, in Australia, including 'Eagle Boys Pizza,' 'Slip Slop Slap,' 'Apollo Patios' & 'Outdoor Furniture Specialists,' just to name a few.
In 1990, I won an audition to front my High School Rock Band, (MacGregor High School.) We entered the Queensland High Schools, Battle of the Bands & out of 100's of Schools, we won, Best Band (our set included an original song) & I also won Best Vocalist in the Comp. Some other highlights include singing the National Anthem at the State of Origin Grand Finale in 1990 (Televised), Invited to sing on The Lord Mayors Christmas Carols in 1992 (Televised), Sang the National Anthem many times at the Brisbane Bullets Basketball at Boondall, in 1989 & 1990, & was also a part of the 'Bundy Big Band' who entertained the crowd at all Bullets games. Toured Australia with Greg Doolan from 'Wickety Wak' for many years from 1990, toured Australia as a backing singer for pop recording artists 'Anieki,' - No.1 song "Please to meet you," I wrote & produced the early demos for Lisa & Jessica Origliasso, better known now as the 'Veronica's.'
I have also won many awards, in Queensland, over the years. They include: - Best Female Country Vocalist, Best Female Cabaret Artist, Duo of the Year - (These were won many times over the last 15+ years & finally, Entertainer of the year in 1999. They were awarded to me at the "Queensland Variety Wallaces' Awards" & were voted for by my peers.
It was while I was involved in the Elvis Impersonator Show, that I had the pleasure of meeting & working with DJ Fontana (Elvis Presley's drummer) & Charlie Hodge (Elvis' scarf guy/right hand man).
TO READ MORE, PLEASE GO TO MY WEBSITE: www.elizabethpapalia.com
Hey Elizabeth, been awhile since I stopped by your site. You are sounding great...love your music. Love the profile pict too. Hope life is treating you well and wishing you a great summer. Good luck with your music. Warm regards, your friend and fan, Bruce
GOOD MORNING ELIZABETH, JUST STOPPING BY ON THIS GORGEOUS BUT WARM AND HUMID TUESDAY TO SAY HELLO TO YOU MY SWEET FRIEND. JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I AM THINKING OF YOU AND HOPING YOU'RE DOING GREAT !!! I HOPE YOU HAVE A VERY BEAUTIFUL DAY TODAY AND ARE ABLE TO GET OUTSIDE AND ENJOY THE WONDERFUL SUMMER WEATHER WHILE IT'S HERE. IT ALWAYS GOES BY WAY TOO FAST. I HOPE THIS HELPS TO PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE AND SUNSHINE, HAPPINESS, WARMTH AND A SONG IN YOUR HEART AND JOY IN YOUR SPIRIT !!! TAKE CARE AND ENJOY YOUR TUESDAY AND MAKE THE MOST OF IT. SENDING LOTS OF LOVE AND BEST WISHES YOUR WAY ALWAYS. LOVE & HUGGSSS & BLESSINGS ......... BONNIE
You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true!
Thanks for adding me as a friend. Embrace the beauty that is you.
The earth turns on its orbit for you. The oceans ebb and flow for you. The birds sing for you. The sun rises and it sets for you. The stars come out for you. Every beautiful thing you see, every wondrous thing you experience, is all there for you. Take a look around. None of it can exist, without you. No matter who you thought you were, now you know the Truth of Who You Really Are. You are the master of the Universe. You are the heir to the kingdom. You are the perfection of Life. May the joy be with you.
My new cd WIN SOME LOSE SOME is now available for purchase at iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby!!! Visit my page to listen and then follow a link to BUY! I would really appreciate your support.
hey girl...hope everything is goin great with you...when ya gonna play nashville again? you gonna be here during cmafest? have a good summer! "er, winter" hehe (almost forgot is all flip-flopped)
Hey. Just saying hi, thanks for the add! and that I stopped by your site to see what's new and cool with you. Yes, New album coming out soon! ttyl joe valenta. http://joevalenta.com
Also Stay tuned because "My Friends" members will get some pre-release FREE mp3 downloads of my songs before the album release! Spread the word... Thanks and have a great day.
TWO NEW SONGS FROM THE ALBUM COMING IN JUNE ARE UP AND READY FOR YOU TO HEAR!!! "WAVES OF YOU" AND FIND MY WAY" CHECK THEM OUT AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!! ADD ONE OR BOTH OF THEM TO YOUR PLAYER!!!!!!
ELIZABETH, SENDING MANY WISHES YOUR WAY FOR A VERY HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. I HOPE YOU GET TO GET OUT AND ENJOY YOURSELF AND HAVE SOME FUN. I HOPE YOU'LL BE ABLE TO SPEND TIME WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND. TAKE CARE AND HAVE A GREAT TIME !!! REST, RELAX & ENJOY !!! PLEASE BE SAFE AND PLEASE REMEMBER OUR LOVED ONES WHO HAVE OR ARE CURRENTLY SERVING OUR COUNTRY. GOD BLESS YOU MY WONDERFUL FRIEND. SENDING LOVE AND BEST WISHES YOUR WAY ALWAYS. LOVE & HUGGSSS & BLESSINGS ........ BONNIE