Angela Lanza (singer)
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Angela Lanza is an American singer from Bay City, Michigan, who has performed in different American cities and internationally as well.
She joined with other performers, sponsored by Hooters in their Let Freedom Wing Tour, to perform for US forces overseas. As part of this special USO tour she performed in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Qatar and Uzbekistan.[2][3][4] Also in the overseas tour was pop group UC3, which included Tracy Williams.[2]
Previously, Lanza tried out for season three of the American Idol television series, but was not accepted.[5]
[edit] Education
After going to Bay City Central High School,[6][7] she attended Michigan State University.[5][8] After touring, the Communications major graduated from Michigan State, and was selected to perform at commencement ceremonies in 2006.[9]
[edit] References
- ^ "OEF Deployment Photos", army.mil, United States Army, 2004-06-04. Retrieved on 2006-06-05. (photos of 2004-06-02 performances at Kandahar Airfield)
- ^ a b "Michigan woman joins Hooters USO tour" (Google cache) (copy), Detroit News, Associated Press, May 20, 2004.
- ^ "Waitress' Tour", KOB-TV, Associated Press, 2004-05-19. Retrieved on 2006-05-31.
- ^ "Hooters Waitress Heads Overseas To Raise GIs' Spirits", KXAS-TV (nbc5i), Produced by Associated Press, published by KXAS-TV (nbc5i), 2004-05-20. Retrieved on 2006-05-31.
- ^ a b Planas, Antonio. "‘U’ shines in Spartan Idol competition", The State News, 2002-10-30. Retrieved on 2006-06-05.
- ^ Kenneth Malkin (recorded transcript). "Board of Education - Official Proceedings - Regular Board Meeting", Bay City Public Schools, 2002-05-13. Retrieved on 2006-06-01.
- ^ Cunningham, O. J.. "Bay City Central Celebrates 72nd Band Bounce", My Bay City, P3 Magazines. Retrieved on 2006-07-05.
- ^ "Bay City Woman Joins USO Tour To Afghanistan, Iraq" WNEM-TV News, Associated Press; URL accessed May 17, 2006.
- ^ "Student Commencement Highlights", College of Communication Arts and Sciences, Michigan State University, 2006-05-04. Retrieved on 2006-05-31.
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