MARIE CHRISTENSEN
Maria began singing and writing songs at
the age of 9 after receiving a guitar from a family member as a gift and has
continued to do so ever since.
Originally from South Florida by way of Pittsburgh, PA, Her strong and soulful voice caught the ear of Grammy award winning producer Ric Wake and she moved to New York to record with him. The result was her self titled album on Atlantic Records.
At that time she co wrote with some of the most successful songwriters in New York and she honed her own skills as a songwriter and began to place songs with many successful artists.
Later, Maria also found success as the former lead singer of the group 3rd Party on A&M Records (that charted two Billboard pop hits, "Can You Feel It" and "Love is Alive").
Her songs have been recorded by artists including Celine Dion, ("Just a Little Bit of Love" and "Christmas Eve") and she also lent backing vocals on both N'SYNC,("The Only Gift") and Jennifer Lopez for whom she penned the worldwide hit single Waiting For Tonight. Kristine W. (Number 1 dance hit "Loving You") and has also written for Anastacia, Raven Symone, Eternal, Wild Orchid, and Paulina Rubio among others.
Her music can also be heard in films such as "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen", "Drumline" and "Kiss me Guido"
Most recently Maria has written with German pop artist Joana Zimmer and for her upcoming release .
She also secured a cut on Disney’s Hannah Montana.
Maria resides in NYC where she continues to write and record her music.
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