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Artist Bio

Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Melisa Kary has been a professional vocalist since the age of 17. Her powerful and soulful voice has kept her busy in many Bay Area and Southern California recording studios. She has worked extensively as a guide and background vocalist for Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Brenda Russell, Peabo Bryson, James Brown and Todd Rundgren.

During a recording session at the Plant Studios in Sausalito, CA Melisa's voice caught the attention of Mickey Thomas and 'Starship' as they were finishing up their latest release. This lead to tours with 'Starship', "Voices of Rock", which included Mike Reno (lead singer of "Loverboy"), whom she had the honor of singing the well known duet "Almost Paradise". In addition, she had the pleasure of working with Bobby Kimball (of Toto fame), Jimmy Jamison of "Survivor", and Dave Jenkins of "Pablo Cruise".

In addition to her album work and touring, Melisa is also a popular vocalist among television and jingle composers. Her commercial projects include Taco Bell, Mazda, Toyota, Mattel Toys, Cost Plus, Disney, Clorox and more. Her talent has been showcased on three on-camera assignments for Taco Bell, in which she sang the lead vocal. She also appeared on the Arsenio Hall Show with 'Starship' and she opened a season for Star Search in the Female Vocalist catagory.

Melisa is currently recording a new CD with the brilliantly talented guitarist/producer Howard Hart, which she is very excited and passionate about, and looks forward to sharing it with all who will listen - Please stay tuned!

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