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Cassandra Pinataro
Background information
Also known asCassandra
OriginRockville, Maryland USA
GenresPop, Classical
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocalist (Soprano)
Years active2013–present
LabelsCassandra Music Publishing Global (BMI)
Websitecassandraofficialmusic.com

Cassandra Pinataro, who goes by Cassandra professionally, is a Nashville based singer-songwriter. She fuses pop with her classical operatic training.[1]

Early life and education

Pinataro was born in Rockville, Maryland and grew up in Duluth, Georgia and Binghamton, New York.[2]

She attended the New England Conservatory of Music, where she received a bachelor's degree in classical voice performance. As of March 2023, she was attending Berklee College of Music to receive a master's degree in music business.[2]

Career

Pinataro's vocal range spans over four octaves.[2]

Pinataro released her debut EP in 2021.[2] In 2023, her song "Love Country" was a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest.[3]

In addition to her work as a singer-songwriter, Pinataro has competed in beauty contests. In 2022, she was named Miss Boston,[2][4] as well as the talent winner[citation needed] and first runner-up for Miss Massachusetts.[5] In 2023, she competed for Miss America as Miss Music City 2023.[2] She won the preliminary talent award[6] and placed third runner-up overall.[7]

Discography

EPs

Year Title Contribution Ref.
2021 Made For Me Artist/Co-Writer [8]

Singles

Pinataro is the lead artist and co-writer for all of her singles.

Year Title Ref.
2021 Drinking Games
Like You [9]
Love Country
Handle This
Meanwhile in My Head
Only Christmas Wish (feat. Bryan Ruby)
2022 Free Woman
Highlight the Real
Next Christmas
2023 Business Casual
Love You Back [10]
2024 Queen of Every Night [1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Cassandra Releases New Classical Crossover Hit 'Queen Of Every Night'". Broadway World. January 7, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Pop Artist and Current Miss Music City, Cassandra, Releases Inspirational New Single "Love You Back"". Grubs and Grooves. March 31, 2023. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  3. ^ "2023 Finalists - Session I". John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Archived from the original on November 23, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  4. ^ Stone, Matt (May 26, 2022). "Memorial Day Flag Garden on Boston Garden". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  5. ^ Bombard, Noah R. (July 5, 2022). "Miss Massachusetts 2022 winner is WBZ-TV reporter Katrina Kincade, first Muslim woman to wear the crown". Mass Live. Archived from the original on July 7, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  6. ^ "Cassandra Pinataro". Covering New England. Archived from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  7. ^ "Middle TN titleholders crowned Miss Tennessee, Miss Tennessee's Outstanding Teen". WKRN. 2 July 2023. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  8. ^ Claire (April 16, 2021). "Pop Artist Cassandra Releases Debut Ep "Made for Me"". Grubs and Grooves. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  9. ^ "Cassandra Lands A Pop Single With "Like You"". The Sounds Won't Stop. Archived from the original on July 7, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  10. ^ "REVIEW: Cassandra Pinataro Releases The New Single "Love You Back"!". Fierce & Fabulous Revolution. April 23, 2023. Archived from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2023.

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