Bianca Ryan by Bianca Ryan (CD, Nov-2006, Columbia USA)

Ordinarily I wouldn't buy an album by a 12 year-old singer (deep fears of bubble gum) but this is a complete exception to any "rule" anyone could have about young singers. In case you didn't see the show, Bianca is the winner of NBC's hit series America's Got Talent. Irascible Simon Cowell, the executive producer of the show said, "Bianca Ryan is potentially one of the best singers I have ever heard in my life." On the show her singing brought Brandy to her feet who said to Bianca, "You make me want to go home and practice." High praise indeed, but I don't think too much praise for this lovely voice is possible.

So just how well can a petite, apple-cheeked 12 year-old sing? I've played songs from this album for people who have no idea who she is. Then I asked them if they have an idea of how old the voice is and they have consistently said somewhere in her 30s. Bianca has the voice of an experienced adult singer with amazing emotive qualities for any singer, much less one so young. One listen to her renditions of "The Rose," "I Believe I Can Fly," "Superstar" and "You Light Up My Life" will leave you begging for more from a young lady who should become one of the greatest voices of her generation.


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