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AnjelicSongbyrd

Danville, IL  USA
R&B • Gospel
March 02, 2006
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Danyell From duo to trio, Danyell has tried all but one, being solo. This Southern Belle, ready to take on something new and something different, got out on her own to make it. She has graced many that listened with her voice and she has a gift for piercing ones heart. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the winter of 1985, Danyell Tranise Finkley started performing at the age of 2 for her stuffed animals. It wasn't until she moved to Atlanta in 1994, that she had begun making a name for herself around her town and school. From talent shows to ceremonies, Danyell blew them away every time. She and friend Dejuana Newberry saw each other's passion for what they loved and started singing together. Winning talent shows, singing at weddings, and at church (Friendship Baptist), this duo was a hit with family and friends. Not yet discovered in the big music world, both girls ventured out alone. In 1999 Danyell found an already made duo, Kia Eaton and Constance Adams and joined the group calling themselves Daughters of Vision or D.O.V. (pronounced Dove). From R&B to Gospel, Danyell had much practice and know how with pleasing the crowd. The group traveled from Alabama, Augusta, North Carolina, and many more putting a name out there for themselves. In late 2004, Danyell branched off on her own, but this time to grace not only her surroundings, but the world with her gift. She often says, This is only the beginning; and for Danyell, the beginning has just begun. Danyell has done many demo projects, a Pizza Hut commercial for Atlanta's then gospel station 97.5FM (BoogieBlessed), and has featured on albums such as Canton Jones and World Changers Church International’s CrunkFest Album and Christmas Albums. She has also been honored to sing the National Anthem for the City of College Park, Georgia and their Cheerleading Competition/Showcase every year for over a decade and has worked with Debra Killings as a background vocalist as well. Danyell thrives that the sky is the limit and isn’t afraid to step out. She has graced many that listened with her angelic and sultry voice and she has a gift for piercing one’s heart. This rising star is the true definition of how never giving up only makes you push harder. Her most memorable moments are auditioning for Dreamgirls (2005), The Voice three times (Season 2, 2011; Season 3, 2012; Season 14, 2018), and having the pleasure of blowing listening ears away in the auditions for Monica’s background singer (2014). Danyell was given confirmation with her voice every time that it was a force to be reckoned with and even asked why she wanted to sing background, but no call backs. Being asked why she wanted to sing background confirmed that her calling was much bigger than background work, she never gave up and only pushed harder towards what is not only her childhood dream, but her passion.
Band/artist history
2018-- The Voice Season 14 Audition Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis, IN --East Central Illinois Community Action Agency 53rd Annual Dinner Turtle Run Golf Club and Banquet Center Danville, IL --Headlined 2nd Annual Women’s Conference The Assembly of Danville Danville, IL 2017--East Central Illinois Community Action Agency 52nd Annual Dinner Turtle Run Golf Club and Banquet Center Danville, IL --Headlined 1st Annual Women’s Conference The Assembly of Danville Danville, IL 2014-- Background Auditions for Monica Atlanta, GA 2012 -- National Anthem (2004-2014) College Park Recreation Cheerleading Competition College Park, GA --The Voice Season 3 Audition Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart Atlanta, GA 2011--Pretty Girl Rock Edition/ One Night One Show Opened up for Rap Artist Trina Secrets Lounge Eastside Atlanta, GA --The Voice Season 2 Audition Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart Atlanta, GA 2010-2012 --Demo Work and Features for Various Artists and Record Companies 2007 -- New Beginnings Ministries International 1st year Church Anniversary Danville, IL 2006--Rhythm & Boom Mixtape Series DJ Siza of the World Famous Super Friends --Apache’ Café Producer’s Swap Meet Atlanta, GA --Demoline’s Best of the Best Concert Star Search ‘06 Atrium Night Club Stone Mountain, GA --Upscales Club Bar & Grill Riverdale, GA --Talent Search Crow’s Nest College Park, GA 2005--Atlanta In Concert Cinefe’ 8 Lithonia, GA --DreamWorks/Warner Bros. presents DreamGirls Audition for Effie White Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, GA 2003-- Christmas Album Arrow Records/Pastor Creflo & Taffi Dollar and Canton Jones World Changers Church InternationalAtlanta, GA --Pizza Hut Commercial Boogie Blessed from 107.9 Atlanta, GA --Background Singer for GospelArtist Debra Killings Verity Records Rochester, NY --Gospel Album CrunkFest Arrow Records/Pastor Creflo & Taffi Dollar and Canton Jones World Changers Church International Atlanta, GA --Opening for the Harlem Globetrotters Game Singing National Anthem Philips Arena Atlanta, GA --Youth Convention: The Movement New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Bishop Eddie L. Long Atlanta, GA --Banneker High School Baccaluareate and Graduation Ceremonies Georgia International Convention Center Atlanta, GA 2002-- Christmas Album Arrow Records/Pastor Creflo & Taffi Dollar and Canton Jones World Changers Church International Atlanta, GA --Family Convention New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Bishop Eddie L. Long Atlanta, GA --Face2Face Youth Conference World Changers Church International Pastor Creflo A. Dollar Atlanta, GA 2001--Face2Face Youth Conference World Changers Church International Pastor Creflo A. Dollar Atlanta, GA 1999--Hot 97.5 Basketball Game (DJ’s vs. Teachers) Riverdale Middle School Riverdale, GA 1996-2001--National Anthem College Park Recreation Cheerleading Competition College Park, GA Awards 2003 Coca-Cola recipient for the Fine Arts Award 2005 Music Award (City of College Park Recreation) 2012-2014 Music Award (City of College Park Recreation) Worked With: Kristopher Bell (Sizzo Music) StreetTalk (P. Brown and BagBoi Entertainment) Canton Jones (Gospel Artist) of Cajo International Debra Killings (Guitarist and Artist) Verity Records Kary Peterson of Platinum House Entertainment, INC. Arrow Records (World Changers Church International)
Have you performed in front of an audience?
I help lead praise and worship at The Assembly of Danville. I have been currently doing local events for annual events, dinners, galas, church events, funerals, weddings, etc. I am currently working on my EP album as well.
Your musical influences
My first love had to be Whitney, Mariah, Toni Braxton, and Janet. Then I added Beyonce' when she got out on her own. I loved her in the group, but when they took a break and Beyonce' went solo, she grew so much and I admired her even more.
Anything else?
I am back and I am better than ever! Working hard and doing what I love the most. Independently.
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Hey Danyell. You and I used to be in chorus class together in RHS. How have you been? I've finally started singing. Singing for the Lord God and His ministry. God helped me find my place. He's brought my good dreams to to the light. It's good to see that you are singing Gospel. God bless you.
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