Antonella Barba Releases "The Christmas Song"

    LOS ANGELES, CA, December 10, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Antonella Barba announced today that she is releasing a rendition of "The Christmas Song" with the Arkatone Music Group Ltd (Los Angeles, CA). The track features simple instrumentation, which allows Ms. Barba to shine throughout and bring a familiar melody back to life with her own style. The song will be available on iTunes within the upcoming weeks and is currently available at www.arkatonemusic.com/antonellabarba .

Antonella was first seen on television in January 2007 during the 6th season of FOX's smash hit, American Idol. With her smooth voice and gorgeous looks, Barba took center stage, taking advantage of the publicity surrounding her, and making it all the way to the Top 16 of the famed music competition series.

Barba is currently in the studio working with acclaimed producer, Bernard Edwards, Jr., aka Focus, with the hopes of releasing her first major single in 2010. Focus is a producer for Interscope/Aftermath and is also the CEO of aFAM Records.

In addition to her music, Antonella is also pursuing acting, hosting, and commercial modeling, and has a reality show in development based upon her current endeavors.

Upon her exit from American Idol, Barba has made numerous television appearances; including The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet, Access Hollywood, and TV Guide's Idol Stars: Where are they Now?

Antonella's talents have allowed her to perform at interesting locations and events around the world. Barba most recently sang the National Anthem at the Wired Safety Summit in Washington, DC. Growing up, the first soprano traveled to London, England to perform at the International Children's Choir Festival.

Antonella graduated from The Catholic University of America with a BS in Architecture in May of 2008. She resides in both New York and Los Angeles and was raised in Point Pleasant, NJ. In her spare time she enjoys dancing, violin, piano, and drawing.

With loads of talent, beauty, and intelligence, 2010 should be an exciting time for the strong willed Barba.

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