Full Name: Holly Blake Instrument you play: Guitar Birthday: August 3, 1985 Birth city: Tarzana, California Bands you were in: I've never been in a band, but was in School Musical Theatre How long did it take to get signed: About one year First album or song that made an impression on you: All-4-1's "I Swear" First instrument: Piano and keyboard Did you take lessons: Yeah, for a little while First cover song you ever played: Jewel's "Always" Name of first song you wrote: "I Chose You" (Ash and I wrote it on the guitar) Where was your first gig and what do you recall about the show? It was at SIR in L.A for Clive Davis. I remember being really psyched! Career highlight: Showcase in New York and Los Angeles (so far) Greatest personal influences: Mom and Dad, Dream, Kenny!, Whitney Houston, Brian McKnight Five favorite albums of all time: Anytime, Surfacing, Pieces of You, Rainbow, 702 Five favorite artists of all time: Brian McKnight, Whitney Houston, Sarah M., Ani DiFranco, Jewel Guilty pleasures: Cheesecake, peanut butter, Wet Seal parties How would you describe the music you make: R&B/pop (pop with an edge)

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