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Veronica Jean Ballestrini (born October 29, 1991) known as simply Veronica, is an American country pop singer-songwriter, musician and actress. Her self-made success story has caught national attention as Jon Caramanica wrote in the New York Times, "...When someone like Ms. Ballestrini arrives essentially unannounced and begins to attract attention, it’s significant.” Veronica is endorsed by World Famous Microphone manufacturer Sennheiser after winning the 2011 songwriting contest with the company. Veronica was named one of six "Artists to Watch For" by Marie Claire Magazine.
As part of her ministry, Ballestrini visits Women's Correctional Facilities around the United States sharing her music with inmates.
Ballestrini was born in New London, CT and raised in Waterford, CT. She comes from a large family of four brothers and one sister. Her father Rosario Ballestrini and mother Carol Marandino Ballestrini are both Italian-American Her parents took her to a Dolly Parton concert when she was eleven and this started her interest in country music.