You Are What You Believe: Vicci Martinez at TEDxTacoma

Vicci spoke on the topic of CONNECTIVITY from her experience as a songwriter, observing how everyday connections with people become manifest in our artistic creations.

In 2010, Vicci opened her horizon and started to say yes to things that were different and slightly uncomfortable for her, knowing that she had to get out of her comfort zone to get to the next level. She started with a new management company and was presented with the option to be on Season 1 of NBC's new show, The Voice. Vicci said yes.

After winning on Team CeeLo and coming in third place overall, success on The Voice opened up some new doors for Vicci. In 2011, she was signed to Republic Records and went to work writing and recording an album. In 2012, she performed her new single, "Come Along," with CeeLo on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

In the fall, the second single, "I Can Love," was released to Hot AC and after four weeks peaked at #51, and Vicci's relationship with Republic was over. Vicci began writing her new record.

On a flight to LA, Vicci serendipitously met Spanish Broadcasting exec Bill Shadorf. Latino 96.3 in Los Angeles started to play her track "Run, Run, Run" and because of it, Vicci went back to write her current single, "Otra Cancion" with her Swedish friend, writer Erik Lewander. Being a first-generation Mexican American has always been something Vicci has been proud of, and releasing this song helps to solidify her roots in this community.

During the past few years, Vicci has had some amazing opportunities; performing with Pat Monahan of Train, debuting "Come Along" on The Voice, the Grammy Soundcheck event at The Paramount in Seattle; and several other big-name festivals, showcases, and charity events. Vicci was honored to perform at the 2014 NFL Honors at Radio City Music Hall for her hometown team, Superbowl Champions the Seattle Seahawks. You never know what will happen if you just say yes!


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