About Melissa

Melissa Ann Maria Pettignano , was born on January 3rd 1988, on one of the coldest days of the year and immediately started showing signs of musical talent at the age of two, singing along and dancing to songs like, Connie Francis, The Supremes, and many others. Melissa, and her family as well, had a fond love and respect for the Doo Wops, as well as many other artists in the musical world of entertainment.

Her father and her aunt are the Doo Wop group/duo named Rickie and Vickie. Rickie and Vickie came out with “Joanie/Why Are You So In Love” on Angletone Records in the early 1960’s. For Melissa, it wasn’t just Doo Wop Melissa was fond of. Melissa sang and danced along to many other great artists of many different decades.

Melissa’s parents knew she was a true artist in her own right for all the many gifts and blessings she was given by the Grace of God. From a very young age she knew she was destined for something more, something bigger beyond herself, thanks to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She knew she was destined to be a performer, as well as all the other talents she possessed.

At the age of seven years old, Melissa started performing. She would perform in school, at other schools, contests, talents shows, family functions, events, and of course her favorite place: The Church of the Lord singing Gospel music. In 2003, Melissa won for Outstanding Soloist at the Six Flags Grade Adventure Competition. Her school chorus as well won that year.

Melissa has won countless awards for singing, but she is also an author and has won awards in the literary field. After completing tenth-grade, she knew it was time to pursue her careers all the way. After discussing with her family, she was home-schooled for the last two years of her high school education. In that time, she was signed to IMTS – Industry Model and Talent Studios, at the bold age of eighteen. There is where she started with modeling, as well as the opportunity to be an extra in the Sony feature film Spider Man 3.

During this time, she was finishing up her manuscript for her children’s book, and of course like always writing her music. Her book went live July 13th, 2007, and from that point on she has been promoting in newspapers, magazines, radio, tv, etc.

In 2009, Melissa and her father Raymond Pettignano Sr., wrote a song entitled “Gave you One More Chance”, which had started to already get radio airplay. In 2015, Melissa along with her father Raymond, worked with the Legendary Grammy-nominated multi-platinum producer Steve “Mr.Mig” Migliore on developing “Gave You One More Chance” into a remixed radio version and remixed extended version, as well as working on a single titled “Dear Lord Jesus”, also written by Melissa and her father.

“Gave You One More Chance (Mr. Mig Radio Remix)” and “Gave You One More Chance (Mr. Mig Extended Remix)” both released in March 1, 2016 worldwide and both hit # 1 on Dec 11th, 2015 Billboard King of Spins Top 20. It hit all the major charts coming in the top 30 in the first week. As it worked its way up the charts, the Daily Voice along with other major news media announced them with press releases as nominees for the 2016 Awards.

“Dear Lord Jesus” was nominated for a Native American Music Award in the Best Gospel/Christian/Native American Church recording. Currently, Melissa and her father Raymond worked with the legendary producer Eric Copeland of Creative Soul Records in association with Word Entertainment in Nashville and their team on a new polished release of
“Dear Lord Jesus” releasing Summer of 2018.

Dear Lord Jesus hit # 1 on the Christ Radio Charts on Jan 2019. 

Dear Lord Jesus was nominated for a Hollywood Music in Media Award on Jan 2019 for Christian / Gospel category. 

Melissa won the Josie Music Award for Gospel / Christian / Inspirational for Vocalist of the Year on September 21st, 2019 in Dollywood. 

The awards is hosted by Tina Marie Passantino and her daughter Josie Passantino. 

Pre- party w as held at Blake Shelton’s Old Red.

The awards is held at the Dollywood Celebrity Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN. 

Melissa and her father Raymond Pettignano, Sr wrote a song titled, ” Blessed Lord Jesus ”  . They teamed up with Legendary Eric Copeland with Creative Soul Records in association with Word Entertainment. 

” Blessed Lord Jesus ” released April 2020. 

” Blessed Lord Jesus ” was nominated for Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year in the Christian / Gospel categories in the Josie Music Awards in 2020. 

” Blessed Lord Jesus ” hit # 1 debuting at # 1 on the Christian Radio Charts in July 2020.

Melissa and her father Raymond Pettignano, Sr wrote a new single titled, ” I Know You “. They teamed up with Legendary Eric Copeland with Creative Soul Records in association with Word Entertainment.

” I Know You ” released April 2021. 

” I Know You ” hit # 1 on the Country Digital Music Charts on 2021. 

” I Know You ” was nominated for Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year for the Josie Music Awards 2021. 

Melissa and her father Raymond Pettignano, Sr have teamed up with the Legendary Eric    Copeland with Creative Soul Records in association with Word Entertainment to release her new single, ” Look At You ” 

” Look At You ” released April 2022. 

” Look At You ” hit # 1 on the ECAM chart and hit # 1 on Spotify 2022

” Look At You ” hit # 2 on the Christian Radio Chart 

” Look At You ” won the World Song Writing Awards in the Best Gospel category for Summer 2022.

” Look At You ” was nominated for Vocalist of the Year in the Christian / Gospel / Inspirational  category and Single of the Year in the Christian / Gospel / Inspirational category on the Josie Music Awards 2022. 

The Josie Music Awards was held at The Grand Ole Opry. 

” Look At You ” made the first rounds of the Dove Awards voting. 

Melissa made her debut at the 54th Annual Dove Awards in Nashville, TN on 2022. 

Melissa was with her mom and dad at the awards. 

Melissa is Featured on the Cover of The Cover Magazine and featured article spread in The Cover Magazine July 2022 issue.  #TheCoverMagazine #CoverGirl 

Melissa had an unveiling and reveal celebration in Memphis, TN held by: CEO Anner J Echols Dreamland Productions on Aug 2022.  You can visit the website to see the Cover Magazine and Melissa’s Cover for July and order in digital and print. 

https://www.ajedreamland.co  

Melissa is a Featured Guest on the Crazy Country Women radio and podcast 

July 5th 2022. 

Melissa is Featured in the 65th Annual Grammy Awards Program Book by AFMLA on Jan 20th 2023 

Melissa was nominated for the Hollywood Independent Music Awards for # 1 hit single ” Dear Lord Jesus ” in Christian / Gospel category. 

The awards is to be held at The Avalon in Los Angelas, CA Aug 16th, 2023 

Melissa was nominated for Vocalist of the Year in the Christian / Gospel / Inspirational category and Artist of the Year in the Christian / Gospel / Inspirational category for the Josie Music Awards 2023 

Melissa won World Songwriting Music Awards for her video for Music Video Production for her # 1 hit single ” Blessed Lord Jesus ” 2023 

Melissa was nominated for the Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards in the national Female Soloist of the Year and National Inspirational Soloist of the Year 2023 

Melissa was considered for The Blue Ribbon Special Merit    for the Best Song Social Impact category for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for the #1 hit single ” I Know You ” 

Melissa was nominated on the ISSAsongwriters Awards in USA Female Vocalist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and  Music Video of The Year  for her Live Virtual Concert Music Video for #1 hit single ” Dear Lord Jesus ” 

Melissa won USA Female Songwriter of the Year Silver on the ISSA Awards    

Melissa won InterContinental Music Awards Best of America on #1 hit single , ” Dear Lord Jesus ” on Gospel / Contemporary Christian category USA

Melissa received WEA World Entertainment Awards certificate of participation 2024 

Melissa received the Georgia Songbirds Music Achievement Award 

Melissa #1 hit single, ” Dear Lord Jesus ” nominated Single of the Year on Elite Music Award

Melissa is featured in Lazie Indie Magazine 51st Edition 

Melissa #1 hit single, ”  It’s All For You ” hit #1 on Spotify 

Melissa #1 hit single, ” Look At You ” hit #4 on the It Is Now Radio Top 30 Chart 

Melissa #1 hit single, ” It’s All For You ” # 6  on the It Is Now Radio Top 40 Chart

Melissa #1 hit single, ” It’s All For You ” hit #17 on the It Is Now Radio Chart Top 40 

Melissa has been featured on the Kayden Gordon Show podcast and featured in Atlanta at the ISSA Awards , the Georgia Songbirds Show, No Cover – TV with Al Berde, One Life Music and Podcast with AJ, etc. 

Melissa is currently working on two new Christmas singles

Melissa  released her brand new single, ” It’s All For You ” on April 30th 2024

Keep on the look out for Melissa Pettignano. GOD BLESS!!