Who is Susan Giacona?
Whether she’s performing live at congressional campaign fundraisers and charity events, or working alongside some of the most prolific songwriters in today’s music industry, country artist and multi-genre songwriter, Susan Giacona (a former Marketing Communications Manager for Compaq/Hewlett-Packard ) is proving to be a multi-talented force.
With a voice oftentimes compared to that of country music superstar, LeAnn Rimes, infused with the sound of Faith Hill, Susan’s soulful voice delivers the songs she writes, in a style that’s all her own. She is currently working on her debut EP, entitled Take Me Back, which is scheduled to drop in 2018, and is being produced in Texas, by Chad Mauldin Productions, at the historic KSIJ Radio Station/Recording Studio, which was a favorite studio of legends such as Elvis, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lew Lewis.
Susan also works closely with other writers to create songs for artists of multiple genres, as well as music appearing on television, movies, and ads. She recently teamed up with hit songwriter, Marty Dodson (“Songs Like This” by Carrie Underwood, “Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven” by Kenny Chesney) to write “Kindness Matters”, a song set to appear in the upcoming movie, “The Silent Warrior” when it releases in 2018. Other songwriters she has co-written with include Clay Mills (“Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It” by Darius Rucker) and Ryan Griffin (“Dibs” by Kelsea Ballerini), Grammy nominee Shelly Peiken (“Bitch”, by Meredith Brooks) , Jason Duke (“Dibs” by Kelsea Ballerini, “That Could Still Be Us” by Keith Urban) Chuck Jones (“Your Love Amazes Me” by John Berry) , Marti Dodson (lead singer of Saving Jane, “You Look Like Rain” by Luke Bryan), Jennifer Hanson (“Let Me Down Easy” by Billy Currington), Jim Femino (“How Do You Like Me Now” by Toby Keith), Anthony Smith (“Run” by George Strait, “Chrome” by Trace Adkins), and Swiss artist/songwriter Jamie Myer (“Nothin’ On You”).
Susan has music licensed for use with Universal Music’s library, and Washington Street Publishing (advertising), and licensing projects in the works for Netflix Original films produced by 430 Entertainment, and John Pocino Film Productions. Susan will have songs featured in the opening and closing credits for the John Pocino Film, “Destiny”,in which she will also have a small speaking role, as well as a vocal performance scene in the film. “Destiny” is set to air on HBO as an HBO Original. A Lifetime Original Film, which tells the story of poet and author, Dr Beverly Johnson, and as yet unnamed, will feature Susan’s song “Loving Me Into the Light”. Susan’s song “Walkin’ Away From Heaven” will be used in 2018 PR campaign for one of the busiest tourist attractions in Texas, The Battleship Texas. A music video featuring Susan’s song, combined with archived photos and film footage taken in WWI and WWII, will be the focal point of the national campaign. Other organizations using Susan’s music for campaigns and special events are the Round Up in Pink organization, and the Wheelchairs For Warriors organization. IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm8135932/?ref_=pro_nm_visitcons
Artists/Bands most recently cutting Susan’s songs are The Darrin Morris Band (country), Heather Linn (country), and Ella Knox (pop). Susan has recently been asked to be on the writing team for The Voice Finalist, Audra McLaughlin who is an up-and-coming, rising star in Nashville. Susan’s music will also be used in a kids TV show, The Grimps, as well as various other TV ads.
Susan received the Single of the Year Award 2017, from the Texas Country Music Association for “Where Will I Be”, cut by The Darrin Morris Band. She was also nominated by her fans for Songwriter of the Year, East Texas Music Awards.
Her days are spent either creating new music, lending her voice to various types of voice-over projects through her agent, Pastorini-Bosby Talent, or volunteering. She donates her time serving on the Board of Directors of Wheelchairs for Warriors, a Texas-based non-profit dedicated to helping wounded veterans and first-responders obtain motorized wheelchairs enabling them to improve their quality of life. She is also a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children, and although she no longer researches cases and reports to the courts, she still volunteers for special fund-raising events.She is an avid traveler, having spent time in Italy, France, and many other European countries. When she’s not traveling for vacation, Susan splits her time between Nashville and Houston.
