Katrina Woolverton

Katrina Woolverton (born Katrina Abrahemian on August 19, 1977) is an American singer/songwriter^[1] and recording artist from Los Angeles, California. She rose to fame in 2011 with the release of her debut album In The Blink Of An Eye that featured three top charting singles, "Shame on Me" (#1 on iHeartRadio Top 20 On Demand Adult Chart and #46 on the Billboard Hot AC Chart), "OPM" (#26 Billboard Hot Dance) and "So Eden" (Billboard Hot AC Top 50.) Katrina was named iHeartRadio's "Artist to Watch in 2011" and was the opening act in the U.S. for Meatloaf during the Mad, Mad World Tour 2012. In 2012 and 2013 she released two stand-alone singles, "Watch Me Walk Away" (#43 Billboard Hot AC) the only non-Woolverton composition she has recorded - originally penned by Katy Perry along with co-writers Charlie Midnight and Holly Knight; and "Ready To Love," collaborating with electropop producer/remixer Frankmusik (Vincent Frank) who has worked with Ellie Goulding ("Wish I Stayed"), and many others. "Ready To Love" reached #33 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Song Chart, and the #12 of the Billboard Dance Club Chart.

In 2007 Katrina was featured on the soundtrack for the film "Triloquist": she sang three songs "Billy Boy" which she also arranged, "Beautiful Dreamer" and "Demented Dreamer." Following the film's release she began writing songs with Josh Sklair, a Grammy-winning producer best known for his work with Etta James. In 2009, Woolverton began working with another Grammy-winning producer Val Garay, who had been involved with records by James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, and Elton John. They collaborated with songwriter Bonnie Hayes and wrote the songs for Woolverton's first album, 'In The Blink Of An Eye. Enthusiastic fan response to a stripped down live rendition of the song prompted Woolverton to include an acoustic version of "Shame On Me" while recently recording her new album, "Heatwave" was released August 21, 2105 and a corresponding video featured animation from renowned artist SQUINDO. Songwriting collaborations on "Long Time Coming" include Amy Wadge, Wendy Starland, Ben Adams & Gladius.

Early life

Woolverton was born in the San Fernando Valley. By age 3, after daily serenades from her mother, Katrina started singing solos and making up her own songs. She started performing by age 5 and started formal singing lessons at age 9. At age 11, Katrina’s mother recognized the strength of her voice, and entered her as a contestant on the television talent competition Star Search..^[2] Katrina won 7 consecutive rounds of the competition, winning the Star Search. category after competing against future R&B singer Aaliyah.^[3][4] Following her win, Katrina was pursued by multiple management companies, record labels, and other entertainment entities interested in advancing her talent. Unfortunately, due to her parents’ divorce, she chose not to pursue a professional singing career at that time and instead chose to focus on her education. Katrina did continue to sing in high school, and performed in bands with friends. She also sang in the high school choir, chosen for a range of parts after the choir director realized she could sing alto, tenor and soprano parts effortlessly, and learn them by ear. Woolverton also began writing songs at this time.

Discography

Albums

• In the Blink of an Eye (2011, Red Red Records)

Singles

• "A Place In The Sun" with Pablo Cruise (2011, Red Red/SONY)
• "Shame On Me" (2011, Red Red/SONY)
• "So Eden" (2011, Red Red/SONY)
• "OPM" (2011, Red Red/SONY) - remixed by Dave Aude
• "Watch Me Walk Away" (2012, Red Red/SONY)
• Ready To Love" (2013, Red Red/SONY)
• "Heatwave" (2015, Red Red/Brody/SONY)

References

External links

• Official website
• Katrina at Red Red Records
• Katrina on Facebook
• Katrina on YouTube