John DiBattista, singer/songwriter, was born and raised in Toronto and began his life
immersed in a rich musical environment at home. John’s father bought him a ukulele at
9 and a 6-string Washburn guitar at 14. His father would sing often and encouraged
young John to sing for friends visiting their home. His first musical heroes were Elvis,
Gordon Lightfoot, the Beatles, John Denver and Ray Charles and more recently, George
Strait and Keith Urban. At age 14, John began performing at local Toronto clubs and
talent shows where people began to take notice of his unique and powerful voice. At 15,
John recorded 2 original songs and had his sights set on sharing his music beyond the
Toronto area. At 17 John traveled around the United States where he began winning
singing competitions and was invited to perform live at local clubs. After returning to
Canada, his distinct voice landed him several commercial jobs on the radio and he
became a member of ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema Television and Radio
Artists). DiBattista continues to craft songs and play live to his growing fan base that are
hooked by John’s moving lyrics, memorable vocals and commanding stage presence. A
recent trip to Nashville solidified John’s passion to continue to write songs that connect
with country and music fans everywhere. The songs, which are a blend of country rock,
blues and folk, allow him to share with you his extraordinary gift of music--music that
touches the heart and soul. Currently John is in the studio recording a CD of his original
works...
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