At only 11 years old, Anthony Gargiula is quickly becoming respected as a genuine talent amidst the flood of recording artists hitting the airwaves – not to mention, the Internet – almost daily. His new album, entitled “Finally Done,” proves that he has an impressive set of pipes – especially for such a young vocalist. His smash track “Game Over” is sure to be just the beginning of a long successful career in music.
Having started singing at two years old, the New York State native took second place in a national Radio Disney competition and he hasn’t looked back since. His big break came in April 2007 with the posting of a YouTube video. The unforgettable video of 7-year-old Gargiula singing the national anthem generated more than 4.4 million views on pure word-of-mouth buzz, making him an overnight sensation. This excitement landed Gargiula multiple national appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Today Show as well as opening act opportunities for national headliners The Jonas Brothers and Lady Antebellum. He has been a fixture around the country, singing the national anthem at major sporting events, most notably the National Baseball Hall Of Fame Induction and the Belmont Stakes.
Two-and-a-half years after the posting of that infamous YouTube video, Anthony’s uncle connected with music executive William Middlebrooks, who was blown away by Anthony’s natural singing talent. Middlebrooks had Anthony and his father Rich come to Los Angeles for a recording test with multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning producer Bradley Spalter (O-Town, Vanessa Hudgens) and industry mainstay vocal producer Lex (LL Cool J, Boys II Men). It was clear after the first session that Anthony was already a pro.
Middlebrooks had his team immediately go to work recording a cutting edge project during which Anthony proclaims to the world “age ain’t nothing but a number.” His team believes that age does not define nor confine a genuinely talented person. They are confident that Gargiula’s talent combined with his swagger and his spunky personality will make him appealing to fans of all ages. “The older crowd loves Anthony because his music and personality are real, cool and family friendly. His peers love his music because it’s relevant and speaks their language,” says Middlebrooks.
Writing songs around the house with his older brother Louis, playing the piano for the last five (5) years and most recently filming two episodes in a new television show “The Wannabes,” Anthony has become a quadruple threat (singer, songwriter, musician and actor). A volcano of pure artistic talent waiting to erupt, Anthony Gargiula will clearly be a force in the entertainment universe for years to come on many different levels. A pop icon in the making, Anthony is just getting started and the best is yet to come!
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