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About Katy

In a world where hype can often overshadow substance, Katy Benko is a refreshing example of talent attracting media attention. She has shared bills with Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Rogers, and Brad Paisley, held a massive crowd in thrall on the grounds of the Capital Mall, and won international talent competitions. In one of the toughest and most respected proving grounds for new talent anywhere--the Washington, D.C., area--Katy went in her first year as a professional singer from a debut gig at a small club to headlining the legendary Birchmere.

With the release of "Float," the talented singer's already storied career makes its formal entry into the national spotlight. Produced by Anthony Von Dollen and featuring some of Nashville's finest studio musicians, Float captures the essence of a singer whose talent and star power are well-established on the concert stage.

The collection of 14 songs, crafted by world-class writers responsible for hits ranging from Faith Hill's “This Kiss” to Lee Ann Womack's "I Hope You Dance," sweep from the wrenching "I Might Get Over You" to the fresh-as-tomorrow energy of "Long Way To Fall," from her infectious first single, "Walkin'," to the smooth yet powerful "Love Me Like I'm Leavin'."

Katy began her career with a serious interest in acting at the age of 8. It wasn't long, though, before the director of the theater recognized her singing talent and urged Katy and her parents to pursue that avenue.

It is a measure of her natural prowess that at an age when many youngsters aren't aware of singers the caliber of Patsy Cline, Katy knew and loved the legend's singing and, what's more, knew why she loved it. "Patsy’s voice inspired something in me," she says. "I was just a kid, but I was so amazed by what she could do with her voice, by how much control and feeling she had. I wanted to learn how to do that.” At age 14, Katy told her parents she wanted to be a country singer.

She had already built a strong regional following with frequent guest appearances at venues in six states and performances of the National Anthem at major sporting events, but it was an international, Olympic-style competition that would help her turn the corner. "I needed to see if I really had what it takes at that level," she said.

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