

On campus, Gargano is still a regular college student, practicing her music, handing in assignments, going to class and hanging with friends. I can now clearly point out a true talent because she has set the standard so high." "She challenged me to be better because she deserved the best. "She clearly writes beyond her years and I had never seen anything like it," says Ligotino, who was with Gargano at her "American Idol" audition. As someone who wants to get into artist management, working with Julia was a dream, Ligotino says. The student-run record label gives students a space to learn/work with each other in an educational environment, says Belinda Ligotino, CEO and president of Rose Record Label Group.

"I met her when she took an audition here for the college and, right from the very start, she stood out as an exceptionally talented singer-songwriter," says Sean McClowry, who has been one of Gargano’s music professors at the College of Saint Rose for the last four years. Granted, it also helps to have a Grammy-winning artist singing praises about your singing.īut not everyone is surprised by Gargano’s success. "I knew everyone who listened to my songs."īut this right here - the positive, national attention - is what she says she has been dreaming about since she was 8.Īnd, frankly, that is stardom in 2020.

"Three days ago my family and friends were the only ones who listened to my music," said Gargano in the week following her initial "American Idol" appearance. they were professing love and begging to be noticed. on a Sunday in February, these fans had never heard her name. Gargano says it’s also weird how people ask her to "follow back" on various social media platforms and send direct messages or comments with messages like “I know you will never see this, but please know I love you.”Īt 8 p.m. “She tweeted about me and we talked a little bit and that was so cool and so surreal.” This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates.“Catie Turner actually reached out,” says Gargano, referring to the season 16 contestant. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Year should not be greater than current year Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Sorry! There are no volunteers for this cemetery. GREAT NEWS! There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos You may not upload any more photos to this memorial
