Bio

SOPHIE PECORA

Sophie is a 16 year old singer-songwriter, rapper/poet, and musician. Her lyrics speak to all ages. She’s been performing live and writing songs since she was 9 years old.

Sophie performed 3 of her original songs live on America’s Got Talent in 2019, Season 14. Guest Judge, Brad Paisley, gave her the Golden Buzzer for her song Misfits. She received standing ovations from all judges for each performance. Here’s what some of them had to say:

Brad Paisley: “It’s amazing to watch somebody be so vulnerable and honest in a song.” “I know people in Nashville who write every day hoping to write something like that.” “I’d love to hear a whole album from Sophie.”

Gabrielle Union: “You’re so young, but you spoke to me and I’m 46. You held us all captive.” “Never stop. You’re such a rockstar. So needed.”

Simon Cowell: “You have this delivery that’s really cool.” “You, a guitar, a beautiful lyric, a beautiful song. An immaculate performance. Silenced the whole room in the best possible way. I’m slightly in awe of you right now.”

With over 18,000 entries from over 140 countries, Sophie’s song 7^th Grade won First Place in the 2019 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) in the teen category, and made the Top 10 in the singer-songwriting category.

Sophie has written over 100 songs. She enjoys putting words together to create meaningful lyrics and finds it a relaxing and fun process. When asked what her music is about, she says, “I turn feelings into art.”

Sophie hopes to touch people’s hearts through her songs so they don’t feel so alone. She also wants people to know things always get better. Sophie encourages people to focus on the good in the world and find something fun and creative to do to be happy. For Sophie, that’s anything to do with music and she can’t imagine a life without it!

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