Alissa Moreno

Alissa Moreno is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actress. Her music incorporates elements of indie-pop, country, and folk. She has released four studio albums. Her co-write, "Every Day, recorded by Rascal Flatts" reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts and earned a Grammy Nomination[1][2]. Her songs have been recorded by John Oates, Javier Colon, Al Anderson (NRBQ), Morgan Heritage, Elvis Blue, and Mallary Hope, amongst others.

Alissa Moreno
Born
Alissa Hayden Moreno

Ramah, New Mexico, U.S.
Occupation
  • Musician
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Actress
Years active2000–present
Home townAlbuquerque, New Mexico, U.S
Spouse(s)
    Jason Oschwald
    (
    m. after 2012)
    Children2
    Musical career
    Genres
    Instruments
    • Vocals
    • Piano
    • Guitar
    • Violin
    Labels
    Associated acts
    Websitewww.alissamorenomusic.com

    Early Life

    Moreno was born in Ramah, New Mexico to parents Drake and Heather (Née) Moreno who were elementary school teachers at the Ramah Navajo Indian Reservation. She began playing the violin at two years old and learned to play the piano at five years old. She picked up the guitar at seventeen years old. She attended Albuquerque High School and earned her Bachelor's degree in vocal composition at the Santa Fe University of Art and Design.[3]

    Career

    Discography
    • 2019 - Girls Go Hard
    • 2016 - Getaway Car[4]
    • 2012 - What You're Made Of
    • 2011 - Unbreakable[5]
    • 2010 - Original Songwriter Demos, Vol. 2, Every Day Warner Records[6]
    • 2008 - In Your Wake[7]
    • 2006 - MTV Presents Laguna Beach - Summer Can Last Forever, Next Time Interscope Records[8]

    Every Day

    Every Day, recorded by Rascal Flatts, was written by Moreno and Jeffrey Steele in 2008. [9] Steele sent the song to record producer Dann Huff, who recommended the song to Rascal Flatts. The group then recorded it for their Still Feels Good album, giving Moreno her second outside cut as a songwriter.[10]

    Every Day was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals in 2009.

    The song debuted at number 42 on the Hot Country Songs chart dated March 8, 2008, reaching a peak of number 2 on that chart on the chart week of June 14, 2008.

    Chart (2008) Peak
    position
    US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[11] 2
    US Billboard Hot 100[12] 45
    US Billboard Pop 100 85
    Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] 65

    Awards
    Year Nominee / work Award Result
    2010Every DayBMI - Million-Air Award - Over One Million U.S. Radio Plays[14]Won
    2009BetterJust Plain Folks Music Songwriting AwardWon
    2009Every DayCMT Music Award - Music Video of the YearWon
    2009Every DayBMI Country Award - One the Most Played BMI Country SongsWon
    2008Every DayGrammy Award - Best Performance by Group or DuoNominated

    Acting

    Moreno starred in the 2005 short film Super Chicks. She also worked as vocal coach to Ben Affleck for the 2006 film Hollywoodland.

    Songs in TV and Film

    In 2008, Moreno's debut album, In Your Wake, was released on her label, Pi Records. Her first single, “Far From Here” was the theme song for the Lifetime television series “Army Wives”.[15] Her song “Next Time” appeared on the soundtrack for the reality TV show, “Laguna Beach and she co-wrote the theme song for the TV Show, “Hope and Faith.”[16]

    Year Production Title Role Network
    2019 Charmed Now We Fall Writer, Performer The CW
    2018 Star (TV series) Take It Or Leave It Writer, Performer Fox Broadcasting Company
    Music City (TV series) Few More Days til Christmas Writer, Performer CMT
    2017 Just Getting Started (film) A Few More Days til Christmas Writer, Performer Broad Green Pictures
    2015 Criminal Minds (season 11) Sometime Soon Writer, Performer CBS
    2014 Seed (TV series) You're My Music Writer, Performer The CW
    2013 The Girl's Guide to Depravity I Wanna Rule The World, In My Groove Writer, Performer Cinemax
    The Vineyard (TV series) Never Be The Same, What You're Made Of, Your Love Writer, Performer ABC
    I Used to Be Fat How To Get Happy Writer, Performer MTV
    2012 Cheer (TV series) What You're Made Of Writer, Performer MTV
    2011 What Chilli Wants Why Not Now' Writer, Performer VH1
    Conversations With Lucifer Far From Here, A Place For Me Writer, Performer NBC
    2010 The City (2008 TV series) Hey World, Why Not Now Writer, Performer MTV
    First Love, Second Chance Why Not Now Writer, Performer TV Land
    2009 Sorority Wars Why Not Now Writer, Performer Lifetime
    Guiding Light Until I Figure it Out (7 episodes) Writer, Performer CBS
    2008 Degrassi: The Next Generation Why Not Now Writer, Performer CTV
    The Hills (TV series) Why Not Now, Wildfires, Take My Chances, Unraveled, Place For Me Writer, Performer MTV
    Days of Our Lives Why Not Now Writer, Performer NBC
    Drama In The Hills Wildfires Writer, Performer MTV
    2007 Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County Unraveled, One More Day Writer, Performer MTV
    Naturally, Sadie Why Not Now Writer, Performer Family
    Army Wives (TV series) Far From Here Writer, Performer Lifetime
    What If God Were the Sun? Wildfires Writer, Performer Lifetime
    Engaged and Underage Why Not Now (2 episodes) Writer, Performer MTV
    2006 Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County My Own Way, Why Not Now, Far From Here, Next Time Writer, Performer MTV
    Hollywoodland Vocal Coach to Ben Affleck Miramax Films
    All In Why Not Now Writer, Performer Film
    Rollergirls Far From Here Writer, Performer A&E Network
    2005 Hope & Faith Sisters (Theme Song: 21 Episodes) Writer, Performer ABC
    From Behind The Sunflower Music Music Composer) Film
    2004 That's So Raven You and Me Writer, Performer Disney Channel
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    References
    1. "BMI Country Awards - Alissa Moreno". BMI. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
    2. "Grammy Award Nomination 2009 - Rascal Flatts". Grammy. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
    3. Beck, Ken (1 May 2009). "ROW WRITERS: Alissa Moreno". American Songwriter.
    4. "Getaway Car - Alissa Moreno". Amazon. 20 May 2016.
    5. "Unbreakable - Alissa Moreno". Indie International. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
    6. Skates, Sarah (19 October 2010). "Warner Releases Songwriter Demos - Every Day - Alissa Moreno". Music Row. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
    7. "In Your Wake - Alissa Moreno". All Music. 2008. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
    8. "MTV Presents Laguna Beach Forever - Alissa Moreno". Amazon. 7 November 2006. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
    9. Horner, Alanna (2008-07-14). "Story Behind the Song: A True Lifesaver". Country Weekly. 15 (14): 50.
    10. Thompson, Gayle (29 October 2008). "Story Behind the Song: 'Every Day,' Rascal Flatts". the Boot. AOL Music.
    11. "Rascal Flatts Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
    12. "Rascal Flatts Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
    13. "Rascal Flatts Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
    14. "BMI - 2009 BMI Awards - Most played country songs". BMI. 11 November 2009. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
    15. Chung, David (16 July 2007). "KYLER ENGLAND & ALISSA MORENO, LOS ANGELES, JULY 14, 2007". Mobile Beat. Billboard.
    16. "BMI Country Awards - Alissa Moreno". BMI. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
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