Music runs in the family and it started with Pollyanna
who just happens to be the big sister of Howie D.
from the famous group Backstreet Boys!
The name "Pollyanna" conjures images of a little girl determined
to see the best in life. Although Pollyanna Dorough is a grown
woman, her faith and unconquerable spirit have given her the ability to see the
best in life as she beautifully demonstrates in her debut album 'Wings of
Hope'. This album brings together inspirational sentiments of comfort and
faith with universal melodies and rhythms. Already two of her songs, 'Fly
to Heaven' and 'We Will Meet Again', have been awarded "Pop/Contemporary Song of
the Year" for 2004 and 2005 at the UCMVA Unity Awards.
In addition, her song 'Fly to Heaven' was chosen and now appears on the
compilation album "A Tribute to Pope John Paul II" which is now available in
your local Christian book stores.
Pollyanna grew up as the middle of five children from Orlando,
Florida, always embracing her love of music. She graduated as a voice
major from Westchester's Conservatory of Music at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry,
New York. During that time, she continued to encourage the musical
abilities of her younger brother Howard Dorough, a/k/a Howie D. of the
Backstreet Boys.
Pollyanna discovered her song writing ability after loosing her
sister Caroline from a disease called Lupus in 1998. It was then when she
wrote her first song "Fly to Heaven" which is now the theme song for the Dorough
Lupus Foundation. This non-profit organization was established by her
family to promote lupus awareness, education, and funds for research centers to
help find a cure for Lupus. After the incredible response she received
from her song, Pollyanna saw an opportunity as a musician to spread the word
about lupus through her music. It was then when she began writing and
recording additional songs to create her debut album "Wings of Hope". A
portion of the proceeds from the album sales are benefiting the Dorough Lupus
Foundation and its mission to help others.
With time off from the Backstreet Boys, Howie
jumped in to encourage his sister in the studio, writing, and recording as the
Executive Producer of the album. "I've been blessed to feel Pollyanna's
uplifting spirit my entire life," Howie says. "I want others to hear and
fall in love with her and her music the way I have."
Even before releasing her album, Pollyanna
has always remained busy performing her music as a solo artist or partnering-up
with her brother in countess celebrations throughout the United States and
internationally in Germany, Italy, Holland, Poland, South America, Puerto Rico,
and Japan. She has also gained thousands of Latin American fans while
touring as an opening act for the Backstreet Boys during their 'Black and Blue'
tour that filled stadiums throughout South America, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and
Panama. Pollyanna and Howie recently returned from performing for our
military troops in Spain and Italy with the USO Tour in April, 2006.
Although Pollyanna has always had a soft spot
for her music, she has also participated as a featured personality for many
different events, such as judging MTV's "Wannabe" series, hosting the
Mercadofest 2004", teaching for Holland's "Christian Artists Seminar", and
co-hosting the United Catholic Music Video Association Unity Awards for the past
six years. In 2001, she was tapped by TEEN BEAT Magazine as a
celebrity columnist for a monthly feature entitled ASK POLLYANNA!
Pollyanna is a unique artist whose inspiring
message is clear in her music and spirit. "Life is a journey filled with
love, loss, hope, fear, and faith," she says. "Through music I am able to
portray such feelings and I thank God for giving me the talent and opportunity
to do so."
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Do you want to continue to show your support
for Pollyanna? How about get the news first about upcoming appearances or
future CDs? Then join one of her Street Teams. Just look for your
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Thank u so much!! I hope all is well with u and your family, I'm surprising my b/f with tickests to oen of your brotehrs shows, hope u are there . If u ever go see them . I've been spreadign the word about what we all can do to help fight for a course, and been giving to differnt lupus foundations. my mom found out she has it a form of it. I hope u are all well from my heart to yours much love
