Stacie Orrico Biography

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copies in only a week after being launched, then eventually reached 500,000. This initial attainment unquestionably led her to receive Gold status as well as raised her name to the surface. Following this, she came up with an EP entitled “Christmas Wish” by October 2001.

To everyone's amazement, Stacie brought a different approach in her sophomore album, which was a self-titled one, in March 2003. Richer in texture, it brought an edgier R&B groove that was clearly visible in some of its tracks, such as “Stuck,” “(There's Gotta Be) More To Life” and “I Could be the One.” She also took a deeper involvement in the album's process, writing 7 out of 12 songs. The result was marvelous for “Stacie Orrico” became the number one album at both Billboard Top Contemporary Christian and Top Christian Album Charts. It quickly scored excellent domestic sale of more than 500,000 copies, going Gold as well as making it sold for 2.5 million worldwide. However, the highlight of this particular album was when it gained a Best Contemporary/Pop Gospel Album nomination at the 2004 Grammy Awards.

Exploring another potentiality within her, Stacie landed her feet on film production in the same year. She took ...

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guest role in two episodes of NBC's drama series, “American Dreams” (2002), portraying The Angels' singer named Peggy Santiglia. As her popularity flourished, some conservative Christian followers addressed criticisms at her for they felt that the young singer had turned to be a secular person. Many also questioned her true heart of ministry and accused her as a sellout who sought commercial success only. However, others considered that the statement was too hyperbolized. In spite of the debate, Stacie put full concentration to work on her next album, “Be Free,” which was planned to be released on January 17, 2006.

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