Who: Tracy Colletto Music
Adult Contemporary
Award-winning songwriter Tracy Colletto has been told she sounds a little bit like Tori Amos, Alanis Morissette and Joni Mitchell combined. She has a classical voice and musical theater background, and her other influences are Broadway tunes, American standards, Jim Croce, Kate Bush and Shawn Colvin. Tracy likes to write about personal perseverance and memorable journeys and her performance energy is friendly and optimistic. She’s performed at many venues near Philadelphia and at others from the Southeast to New England. Her music has been in playlists for many radio stations, including WXPN’s Sleepy Hollow. Songwriting honors include: Finalist — Singer-Songwriter in the Great American Song contest (2023), NSAI’s “Ones-To-Watch,” Nomination — Best Alt. Country Song at the 15th Independent Music Awards, Honorable Mention in the John Lennon International Songwriting Competition, “Best Indie Female Artist” by Radio-Wigwam in the UK, and a finalist in several performing songwriter competitions. Tracy worked with Grammy®-winning producer Glenn Barratt on her sophomore album “Chocolate Happy Cake.” She produced singles “Rosa,” “Diving In,” “Pretty Lights” and “Those Secrets” with Brian McTear, “Be Kind to Yourself” with Paul Statham (Peach Union, B-Movie). Most recent collaborations include “Take Me” with Boston artist Octoberture and “Dancing with Ashes” with Berlin artist Liv Harper. New singles and an album plan to release in 2025. When not creating music, Tracy’s other passions are for wildlife, the environment, visual arts and travel.