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Summer is a singer/songwriter whose current projects involve licensing music for major video games and commercials, becoming a character in an animated project and vocal productions for HBO & 20th Century Fox. She was also featured in the 08 November issue of Billboard magazine with the infamous Skip Saylor & Kevin Teasley. Summer attended the Musexpo in London and met many industry professionals who are interested in furthering her career. She is also working with producers in the U.S. West Coast markets.

Summer has been surrounded by music since she was born. Her father, a classical piano player, and her mother, a singer, met each other while performing in a band; and taught Summer to love and appreciate music. "Ive always known that I was supposed to sing, in fact I rarely stop." Summer says.

Summer created Summertime Entertainment, LLC in 2000 and was able to raise significant capital to help further her career.

Some of her other achievements include: taking 1st place with over 13,000 entries for her song "Soul Static" on ourstage.com, writing/producing & recording several original jingles & commercial productions that receive major radio & TV play, winning an award for her original song, "Mercy" in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, Singing lead for the Joe Muscolino band, releasing an independent CD, recording over 40 songs for the American Idol Video Game, winning a spot on The Fox 17 Morning Show, "Nashville's American Idol"; winning the Best New Talent Award held in LA, & writing & recording a catalog of over 100 original songs.

She had the opportunity to sing with Larry Henley (Wind Beneath My Wings), Buzz Cason (Everlasting Love) & Dobie Gray (Drift Away) for the Ray Peterson Benefit Concert. She worked with Lee Greenwood as a featured soloist in Pigeon Forge, TN and also performed in Venezuela, Israel, Disney World, and throughout major venues in the United States.

She was able to study under the Recording Industry Program at Middle Tennessee State University, where she met members of her Rock & Soul band & performed in selected venues throughout Nashville.

Summer credits much of her inspiration to her musical family and influences such as; Stevie Wonder, Prince, Janet & Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Madonna, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Aaliyah, Alicia Keys, Natasha Bedingfield, Pink, TLC, Nelly Furtado, Heart, The Carpenters, & Donny Hathaway.

"Music takes me to another level of emotion. For me, it is spiritual, soulful and deep," Summer says." As a writer and performer, I feel passionate about expressing myself through melodies, arrangements, lyrics, dance and inspired creations. With creativity there are endless possibilities".

Summer continues to stay driven in the music business and plans to stick around for a long time. She is currently performing, writing, co-producing and recording her original songs to pitch to labels, TV, & Film.

"My spirit cant help but sing. I will continue to surround myself with the best outlets to help create a genuine, unique and appealing album that defines my style, taste and personality," Summer says. "Through passion, patience and persistence anything is possible."

So let the music get into your heart, stir up your emotions and take you on a journey through the aura and style of Summer Rona.