//Limelight Spotlight: Tiffany Giardina//

What’s the perfect way to enter the world of teen Pop/Rock? With a one-two punch! 15-year-old Tiffany Giardina did just that when she debuted not one, but two songs on the soundtrack to the popular DVD Another Cinderella Story–that just happens to star Disney teen royalty Selena Gomez. Not a bad way to make an introduction.

Tiffany is certainly not your average 15-year-old. While most teens are home dreaming of becoming the next big superstar, Tiffany is busy making that dream a reality. So it seems rather fitting that she named her debut album No Average Angel.

Learn more about Tiffany and her debut album in this Limelight Spotlight Q&A:

You landed two songs on the soundtrack to the Selena Gomez/Drew Seeley lead movie “Another Cinderella Story.” How’d you score the gig?

That was an amazing experience. 785 Records has good relationships in the industry. Mark & Denise had a meeting with Darren Higman from WB Pictures and played them some of my music. They really loved “No Average Angel” and asked for a meeting with me. That’s where “Hurry Up and Save Me” came to be. They played me the song and I loved it. We pretty much went into the studio right away and recorded it. I think it turned out great.

You’re making quite a name for yourself at only 15-years-old! Super impressive! How does it feel to officially be a role model for millions of girls out there?

I realize I have accomplished a lot in such a short amount of time, but my journey has just really begun. I love what I do and hope it shows in my work. I never really thought about being a role model, but I do live my life in a positive way.

Your album has a very Pop/Rock sound…not the bubble gum music one might expect from someone so young. Who or what influenced the sound of your album?

Mark Eichner, the President of 785 Records, had an musical influence on me. He had a vision for me that we both believed in. We listen to a lot of music together such as Pat Benatar, The Ramones, The Clash, and it opened up a whole new world for me.

Lets talk those cover songs! You covered Mandy Moore’s Candy. How’d that come about? Are you a fan of the original?

Denise Rich (Songwriter) who co-wrote “Candy” and is the Co-Owner of 785, had me listen to “Candy”. I really liked the song, so we did more of a rock version, and it turned out amazing. The response from it has been great, everyone gets up and rocks when I perform.

And then there’s the cover of The Bangles classic, Eternal Flame. Were you afraid re-recording such a recognizable song would cause some sort of backlash?

Not really. I did not realize at the time of the recording that it was such a legend of a song. I’m just glad that it turned out so well. I really enjoyed recording the song.

You’re home on Sunday and can only pick one of these shows to watch: Sonny with a Chance, Wizards of Waverly Place and Hannah Montana…which do you pick?

I really admire all the actress’s of these shows, but I would have to say Wizards, because the setting is in New York City and thats where I’m from.

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To learn more about Tiffany Giardina, visit her official Myspace page: www.myspace.com/tiffanygiardina

Her debut album No Average Angel is in stores now.

See the video for her single Hurry Up And Save Me here.

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