NEWS
UPDATED:November 15, 2004
Nikki will be appearing this Friday night, November 19th at 7PM at the Annex Coffee House Night. The event is free! Visit the "Live" section of the site and contact booking and shows for more info at [email protected]
UPDATED:September 10, 2004
Nikki's dad invested in a home studio and she hopes to record a new demo soon!
UPDATED:August 14, 2004
Nikki would like to thank everyone for their support at GMA's Music in the Rockies 2004. Although she did not make finals she did an awesome job and had lots of fun! Look for her next year!
Nikki will be going through training to become a certified vocal coach! She will finish the program in mid-January and will be looking for students!!
UPDATED:July 26, 2004
Check out Nikki's interview with New Star Productions.
Nikki has one final voice lesson before heading off to sing at Music in the Rockies August 1-7. Wish her luck!
UPDATED:July 6, 2004
Nikki recently recorded a new cover song. Go to the discography section to listen to Nikki's version of Pieces of Me originally performed by Ashlee Simpson.
UPDATED:July 5, 2004
Nikki will be appearing with her dad's band the Fabulous Uptown Rhythm All Stars (F.U.R.A.S.) this Friday, July 9th. Go here for more details.
UPDATED:June 22, 2004
New cover songs are up in the discography section including the two songs Nikki will be performing at Music in the Rockies 2004.
UPDATED:June 19, 2004
As you all know Nikki auditioned for Gimme the Mike back in April. She had a great audition and the judges loved her. However, she unfortunately did not make the cut for the show!
Not to worry though, because Nikki has many other auditions and events going on this summer. It is 100% confirmed that Nikki will be competing at Praise in the Rockies August 1-7, 2004. Specific dates, times, and locations of when and where she'll be singing will be posted on the site as time draws closer so if you are in the area and would like to come be in the audience to support Nikki feel free to drop by!
Nikki and her father are working on some cover songs and maybe even some original material that they will be performing at coffee shops, clubs, etc. Specific dates and times to be announced.
New mp3s should be up here at the site soon under the discography section
Nikki is currently writing some new songs and material. More info coming soon!
UPDATED:April 21, 2004
Nikki will be auditioning for Gimme the Mike. It's a local competition similiar to American Idol. 42 people will make it to the finals. Starting May 24th, 7 singers will perform every Monday night on UPN20. Then 2 finalists will compete for the title on July 5th. Wish Nikki as she auditions for the show this Sunday!
UPDATED:March 16, 2004
Go to the DISCOGRAPHY section of the site to listen to Nikki sing the Star Spangled Banner and also check out a clip of her newest song, Sweet Little Lies. You can also hear Nikki's version of 2 new cover songs, Just Missed The Train and Beautiful Disaster originally performed by Kelly Clarkson.
UPDATED:March 15, 2004
UPDATE FROM NIKKI:
I just finished recording my Star Search demo and am sending in my media packet to them. I will be sure to keep everyone updated on my progress and let you all know if they contact me when they receive my stuff. I also recently entered the Be A Radio Star competition and I also have decided that I will be participating in Music in the Rockies,a Christian music competition/workshop/seminar later this year in August where I will have the chance to perform for labels,producers, record executives, etc. So, I have basically been busy and occupied with a lot of competitions and there are still a couple more I plan on entering such as the Pantene ProVoice competition !!! Like, I said I'll keep everyone updated with the results of all these competitions and if I get any call backs, etc.
Other than that, I will be performing locally at coffee shops, restaurants, small clubs, theatres, etc. I also have a couple major showcases planned for the fall of this year. One is with the music school I am studying voice at and the other one I will be headlining. I am very excited! I'm also still writing and recording and putting the finishing touches on my original and cover demos. I also started my first semester of college where I am studying to be a music major and things are going very well with all that. That's all the news for now!
Take Care, Nikki
UPDATED:March 1, 2004
UPDATE FROM NIKKI:
Well, I had a voice lesson a couple weeks ago and my teacher started
it out with some AWESOME news! There is a competition in Los Angeles
every year and it's called "World Championships". It's a huge
vocal/dance/drama competition. I guess you go and sing and depending
on how many points you get determines the color medal you get (Gold,
silver, bronze), but you don't compete against other singers, you
just compete for points. Then at the end of the week whoever has the
highest points gets to go on t.v. and at that point compete against
other people. It's airs on PAX t.v. If I end up competing I will
keep you all updated and let you know how far I get. Some of the
judges include Garth Brooks, Reba McEntyre, etc. It's a great
opportunity because there are tons of music biz big-wigs there and
it gives you tons of exposure. Anyway, my teacher and our school
chooses a few students each year to represent the school and I am
one of the people he chose!! I was in shock! I still can't believe
it! Out of all the people he teaches I am one of the people he
picks?! Insane, but awesome! So, his partner is suppose to get in
touch with me and give me more info. The only downside is that it
will cost me a ton of money. On the flip side there is another
competition here in Colorado called, Praise in the Rockies it's a
Christian music competition with workshops, etc. Anyway, there are
big name Christian artists there as well as record producers, talent
scouts etc. Anyway, it might be a little cheaper to participate in
and it's a smaller arena so I have a higher chance of being
successful and getting noticed! I am so excited! For those of you
that know Christian artists, Rachael Lampa and Stacie Orrico got
their starts there and they also took voice lessons from my teacher!
WOW! I am soooooo excited! I know I keep saying that, but I mean
it!!! WOOO!!!! I really would like to do both competitions, but I
will probably only be able to afford one. I guess we will just see.
I just still can't get over that he picked me!! I can't believe I am
one of his better students. It amazes me and humbles me. I am so
happy he sees potential in me. He told me I am "Gifted and ready for
this." YAY!! Finally, someone that thinks I'm ready to go sing and
make a name for myself. I am floored and blown away! I feel very
lucky and special and fortunate. I pray I never take any of this
forgranted and if I do that someone smacks me.
I am also recording 2 new demos. One with cover songs and I am re-
recording my demo with original music. Why you ask? I finally got
better recording equipment!! YAY!! *Happy Dance* Yes, so now I will
have 2 high quality demos. I couldn't be more excited! I'll let you
know when they are completed and let anyone that is interested have
a listen!
Well, that's all the news for now!
Take care!!
Nikki
UPDATED:February 6, 2004
Well, Nikki may not have been able to audition for American Idol 3, but why not get a head start for American Idol 4?! Nikki currently has 4 songs up on the Official American Idol Audition Kit Site. The songs are:
There You'll Be - Originally by Faith Hill
Ironic - Originally by Alanis Morissette
A Moment Like This - Originally by Kelly Clarkson
I'm With You - Originally by Avril Lavigne
Go to the 4 links above to listen and vote!
If Nikki gets enough votes she has the chance to win an audition for American Idol 4 and a lot of other really cool prizes. So vote, vote vote!!! Please vote for all of Nikki's songs! The more votes the better!
UPDATED:January 13, 2004
Marie Zamora and Nikki have started their own artist/music promotion website, NetStar Media. Please take some time to check it out! There is something for everyone whether you're an established artist, just starting out, or simply a music fan!
UPDATED:December 24, 2003
Hey everyone! It's Nikki! I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you so much for all your love and support over this past year! It makes me so happy to know that people enjoy my music. It is one of the best Christmas gifts I could ever get!
Happy Holidays & God Bless,
Nikki
PS- I sent you all a Christmas e-card! Go here to view it!
UPDATED:December 10, 2003
The Live section has new dates! Go check it out to see when and where you can see Nikki perform!
UPDATED:December 8, 2003
We are pleased to announce that Nikki has completed her demo!!! It is a "basement recording", which means it is an incredibly rough recording, but all in all Nikki is very proud of it. If you would like a copy of the demo contact [email protected] for more info.
UPDATED:November 10, 2003
Nikki recently did an interview with First Row Promotions. Click here to check it out or go to the Press section of the site.
UPDATED:October 22, 2003
Since Nikki has received several requests for autographs, autographed photos are now available!!!!! If you would like an autographed photo please send an email to [email protected] with your name and address and the name of the person you would like the autograph made out to.
UPDATED:October 14, 2003
Happy 18th Birthday to Nikki!!!!!
UPDATED:October 4, 2003
Nikki's official message board is now up and running! Please go join and post! You can join by clicking here or go to the bottom of the site on any page!
UPDATED:Sept.29, 2003
Nikki has started recording her demo!! It will include 5 of her original songs. It is a basement recording (not professionally recorded), but it's a good place to start right? Plus it's good quality for being a basement recording! More news coming soon regarding how you can hear it and even get your own copy!!
UPDATED:Sept.27, 2003
A guest book has been added to the front page of the site (very bottom of this page)!! Make sure to sign it before you leave! Nikki always appreciates hearing from people! (Also feel free to leave a message on the tag board)
UPDATED:Sept.26, 2003
Nikki is going to start performing frequently at open mics and doing some gigs so make sure to check out the LIVE section often so you can see where to go to catch one of her shows!! Also, make sure to check out Nikki's awesome friend, singer/songwriter, Lyndzie Taylor, because they will be performing at many of the same open mic shows!
UPDATED:Sept.8, 2003
The DISCOGRAPHY section has been updated! Go check out some of the songs for Nikki's up coming demo!
UPDATED:August 20, 2003
Nikki heads off to music school this fall. She will be studying voice, piano and theory. Nikki's piano and theory teacher is a good friend of her family and she and Nikki and very excited to be working together! Nikki is also extremely excited about her new vocal coach. He has a Ph.D from Julliard, owns and operates his own music school, and has coached over 200 local and national album projects. He has also coached many major recording stars as well as some very well known Christian artists including Glen Campbell, BeBe & CeCe Winans, and most recently, Dove Award nominees, Rachael Lampa and Stacie Orrico. Wish Nikki luck as she starts her intensive music training this fall!!
UPDATED:Aug 7, 2003
First off, American Idol auditions are off for this season. :-( The
L.A. audition is August 3rd which just so happens to be right in the
middle of my vacation in San Francisco..... there is no way my family
is going to interupt our vacation to drive 9 hours to camp out on the
streets, soo yeah. The L.A. audition is a no-go.........I thought New
York may work, but my mom can't get off anymore time from work so it
is off too.....and I can't go by myself. I thought if my mom signed a
release form and the contract ahead of time I could go by myself, but
it turns out that if you are under the age of 18 your parent or legal
guardian must be present at the audition, which totally sucks.......I
am less than 2 months away from being 18 when the audition in New
York takes place....Oh, well. I guess some things just aren't meant
to be. On top of all this, Marie can't get time off from work because
she hasn't been there 90 days. I think it might be a sign to not go
since nothing is working out. Anywho, Marie and I have decided we
will give it a shot next season. So watch for us on AMERICAN IDOL
4!!!!!! :-)
Well, besides the news about American Idol, I leave in a few days for
San Francisco. I am incredibly excited. It will be wonderful to get
away for a vacation and relax. I am so excited to get to go be by the
ocean! It is my favorite place in the whole world and we are going to
take one whole day to drive down to Santa Cruz and spend it at the
beach!!! I could not be more excited! If I could I would live by the
ocean! It makes me so happy. So, anyway, I am so excited to say the
least. I also get to go to Hard Rock Cafe in San Francisco! I love
Hard Rock Cafes! They are some of my favorite restaurants in the
whole world! I collect stuff from every single one I go to so it will
be cool to add to my collection. :-) I wonder if they have one in
Santa Cruz too. I will have to look into that. Maybe we can stop at
that one too.....hmm....I think I will go research that. Besides all
that, I was born in the San Francisco area so I will get to see the
house I grew up in, the hospital I was born at, where I used to be a
model, etc. It will be such a blast. We also will be near Pier 39 and
Fisherman's Warf which means plenty of fun shopping!!!!! :-) Man,
what else am I going to see? Winchester Mystery House, Golden Gate
Bridge, Golden Gate Park, China Town, Alcatrez, and those are just a
few things I can think of off the top of my head. I know we are going
to see even more! :-) Man, what fun! It will be a great time.
Anyway, when I get back from San Francisco real life will kick back
into full swing at a rapid pace....school will be starting in a few
weeks so I will have to make sure I am all registered for classes,
and have financial plans in place so I can pay for my classes. YIKES!
I am also going to be recording a demo in the near future. It will be
mostly cover songs with maybe one or two original songs......Marie
and I are going to start co-writting a song that will hopefully be
used on my demo...anyway, this will be the real deal. There is a
friend of the family that has a home studio and he is going to record
me...it will be so awesome! I will finally have a real, quality demo
to send places, so hopefully things will start taking off with my
career in the near future. I could not be more excited about
recording this demo! Anyway, I'm sure you are all wondering, "What
about the other demo you were going to record, Nikki? You know, the
one you were recording at home with 5 of your original songs?" The
answer is, I am still recording it. Copies will still be free and
available to you once it's finished...the process of recording it is
taking longer than I expected though and there may only be 3 songs on
it instead of 5, but I am still recording it without a doubt. I am
very excited about that demo is well. Now, you may be wondering, why
am I recording two different demos? Why don't I just record one? The
answer is, I don't feel that my original songs are polished enough to
be put on a professional demo. I think they need to be perfected and
polished before I would go into a studio and record them. That may
happen someday, but right now they are too rough. I am recording
cover songs for 2 reasons.
A: alot of places want to hear cover songs and they don't accept
original songs and work, believe it or not!
B: It's alot easier for me because I can get a demo recorded within
the next couple of months, instead of waiting a long time to perfect
original songs, plus having to go in search of a band. With cover
songs I pop in an instrumental cd, sing, and BOOM, instant demo!! :-)
LOL!
Ok, so why am I putting one or two original songs on there with the
cover songs if I just said that they weren't polished enough?
The answer to that is, some places will only accept ORIGINAL songs!!
LOL! I know! People can be so difficult! Why can't they just make up
their minds?! LOL! So anyway, I am going to pick the best original
songs I have and put them on my demo. That way people can hear me do
everything! Original, cover, polished, un-polished, acoustic, full
band, you name it. It will be a great mix. So, that is the plan. As
soon as I get back from San Francisco plans for my demo will begin,
hopefully I will get into the studio by the end of August, and Marie
and I will be writting and composing like mad to make the perfect
original song(s) for my demo.
Well, that is all the news for now...I gotta get going. I have so
much to do! Talk to ya'll soon!
God Bless,
Nikki
UPDATED:June29,2003
New layout, new photos, new everything! LOL!! Have fun, look around, and enjoy!
I am currently working on writting new songs and material.
Photo shoot coming up soon!
I'm auditioning for American Idol 3 and Star Search!!
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