Stacie Orrico

format_quote I was in the beginning of junior high. When I was first offered the record deal, a lot of people were concerned, saying to me, "Stacie, you are so young, and you have a great talent but you don't have to do this right now." If you can do it now, you're only going to get better, you're only going to learn more, and you can do it at any point in your life.

stars  Her CD, Genuine, sold over 13,000 copies the first week making her the First New Female Christian artist with the highest sales ever! "Genuine" has sold 500,000 copies thus far, the album is certified Gold. Her sophomore effort, "Stacie Orrico" debuted at #67 on the Billboard 200 and has sold over 500,000 copies so far in the US and is certified Gold. "Stacie Orrico" has sold 600,000 in Japan and 1.5 million copies worldwide.

stars  Lived in Seattle until she was 9.

stars  Her 10 year old cousin had her dream come true from the "Make A Wish Foundation" of meeting the Backstreet Boys before she died (from cancer). Stacie sang at her funeral.

stars  Has been nominated for 9 Dove Awards throughout her career.

stars  Favorite artists: Lauryn Hill, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Billie Holiday, 50 Cent, and Stevie Wonder.