Alissa Moreno

{{short description|American singer-songwriter}} {{Use mdy dates|date=September 2020}} {{Infobox person | name = Alissa Moreno | image = Moreno In 2024.jpg | caption = Moreno Performing in 2024 | alt = | birth_name = Alissa Hayden Moreno | alias = | birth_date = | birth_place = Ramah, New Mexico, U.S. | net_worth = | occupation = {{hlist|Musician|singer|songwriter|actress}} | years_active = 2000–present | module = {{Infobox musical artist | embed = yes | genre = {{hlist|Indie-pop|singer-songwriter|Americana}} | instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|piano|guitar|violin}}<!--- If you think an instrument should be listed or removed, a discussion to reach consensus is needed first per: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Infobox_musical_artist#instrument---> | label = {{hlist|Interscope Records|Pi Records|BAAM Records|Veve Music}}<!--Listed in chronological order --> | associated_acts = {{hlist|Rascal Flatts|Ben Affleck|John Oates|Jeffrey Steele|Javier Colon}}<!--Please do not add to this list without first discussing your proposal on the talk page. --> }} | website = {{URL|www.alissamorenomusic.com/}} }}

'''Alissa Moreno''' is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actress. Her music incorporates elements of Indie-pop, Country, Americana, and Folk. Her co-write "Every Day", recorded by Rascal Flatts, reached No. 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs charts and earned a Grammy nomination.<ref name="bmic">{{cite web|last= |first= |url= https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/bmi_country_awards_2009_big_winners|title=BMI Country Awards – Alissa Moreno |publisher=BMI|date= |accessdate=November 11, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last= |first= |url= https://www.grammy.com/artists/rascal-flatts/13116|title=Grammy Award Nomination 2009 – Rascal Flatts |publisher=Grammy|date= |access-date=November 11, 2019}}</ref> She wrote and performed the theme song, ''Sisters'' for the ABC hit comedy, ''Hope & Faith'' as well as writing and performing the show ID, ''Far From Here'', for ''Army Wives''.<ref name= "American Songwriter"/> Moreno's songs have been in numerous films and TV shows and have been recorded by many recording artists including John Oates, Javier Colon, Al Anderson, Morgan Heritage, Elvis Blue, and Mallary Hope.

==Career== Moreno is a singer, songwriter, and musician best known for her co-write, ''Every Day,'' recorded by Rascal Flatts, which received a Grammy nomination.

In 2006 she signed a publishing deal with Universal Music Group.<ref>{{cite web|last= |first= |url=https://ourstage.com/profile/alissamoreno |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100515112952/http://www.ourstage.com/profile/alissamoreno |url-status=usurped |archive-date=May 15, 2010 |title= Alissa Moreno|publisher=Our Stage|date=|accessdate=April 21, 2022}}</ref> Moreno has written songs with and for Colbie Caillat, Vertical Horizon, John Oates, and Javier Colon, and other recording artists.<ref>{{cite web|last= |first= |url=http://api.durangoherald.com/articles/88133-the-weekender|title= Some top picks for what to do this weekend in Durango|publisher=The Durango Herald|date=March 26, 2015 |accessdate=April 21, 2022}}</ref> She has performed at The Opry, Hotel Café, The Viper Room, and the House of Blues, among other venues.<ref name="Indie Music People">{{cite web|last= |first= |url=http://indiemusicpeople.com/artist.aspx?ID=54762 |title= Indie Music People– Alissa Moreno |publisher=Indie Music People|date= |accessdate= April 11, 2022}}</ref> In 2014 she wrote the song, ''Notice Me'', for the young adult novel series, ''Wildflower'' and ''Shine Our Light'' for the 2015, ''The Road to You'', both written by Alecia Whitaker, published by ''Little, Brown Book for Young Readers''.<ref>{{cite web|last= |first= |url=https://bluegrasstoday.com/wildflower-from-alecia-whitaker/|title= Wildflower from Alecia Whitaker|publisher=Bluegrass Today|date=July 9, 2014 |accessdate=April 21, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last= |first=|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=raApBQAAQBAJ&dq=alissa+moreno+++Shine+Our+Light+The+Road+to+You%2C+both+written+by+Alecia+Whitaker%2C+published+by+Little%2C+Brown+Book+for+Young+Readers.&pg=PT224|title= The Road to You by Alecia Whitaker|publisher=Little, Brown Book for Young Readers|date= July 14, 2015|isbn=9780316251419|accessdate=April 21, 2022}}</ref>

She created and starred in the 2005 short film, ''Super Chicks'',<ref>{{cite web|last= |first= |url=https://americansongwriter.com/row-writers-alissa-moreno/|title= Row Writers Alissa Moreno|publisher=American Songwriter|date= May 2009|accessdate=April 21, 2022}}</ref> and was the vocal coach to Ben Affleck for his SAG award-winning role in Hollywoodland.

Moreno has released two studio albums and was signed to Vere Music in 2022.<ref>{{cite web|last= |first= |url=https://musicrow.com/2022/02/rusty-harmon-launches-new-label-services-company-vere-music/|title= Rusty Harmon Launches New Label Company Services, Veve Music|publisher=Lyrics|date=February 10, 2022 |accessdate=April 21, 2022}}</ref>

===Discography=== * 2021 - "Meet Again"<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.prostudiomasters.com/album/page/123880 | title = Meet Again – Alissa Moreno | date = November 7, 2006 |accessdate=April 26, 2022| first = |last= | publisher = Pro Studio Masters}}</ref> * 2019 – "Girls Go Hard"<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.amazon.com/Girls-Go-Hard-Alissa-Moreno/dp/B07X6D2JXJ| title = Girls Go Hard - Alissa Moreno | date = September 5, 2019 |accessdate=April 26, 2022| first = |last= | publisher = Amazon}}</ref> * 2016 – "Getaway Car"<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.songlyrics.com/alissa-moreno-feat-brad-passons/getaway-car/ | title = Alissa Moreno featuring Brad Passons - Getaway Car Album | date =April 26, 2022 | first = |last= | publisher = Song Lyrics}}</ref> * 2012 – "What You're Made Of" * 2011 – "Unbreakable"<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.indieinternational.com/judges-profile.php?id=62|title = Unbreakable – Alissa Moreno | date = |accessdate=February 15, 2020| first = |last= | publisher = Indie International}}</ref> * 2010 – "Original Songwriter Demos, Vol. 2", "Every Day", Warner Records<ref>{{cite web | url =https://musicrow.com/2010/10/warner-releases-songwriter-demos/| title = Warner Releases Songwriter Demos – Every Day – Alissa Moreno | date =October 19, 2010 |accessdate=February 15, 2020| first =Sarah |last=Skates | publisher = Music Row}}</ref> * 2008 – "In Your Wake"<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.allmusic.com/album/in-your-wake-mw0001648155 | title = In Your Wake – Alissa Moreno | date =2008 |accessdate=February 15, 2020| first = |last= | publisher = All Music}}</ref> * 2006 – ''MTV Presents Laguna Beach – Summer Can Last Forever'', "Next Time", Interscope Records<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.amazon.com/MTV-Presents-Laguna-Beach-Forever/dp/B000J233W6 | title = MTV Presents Laguna Beach Forever – Alissa Moreno | date = November 7, 2006 |accessdate=February 15, 2020| first = |last= | publisher = Amazon}}</ref>

==="Every Day"=== "Every Day", recorded by Rascal Flatts, was written by Moreno and Jeffrey Steele in 2008. <ref name="cw">{{cite journal |last=Horner |first=Alanna |date=July 1, 2008|title=Story Behind the Song: A True Lifesaver |journal=Country Weekly |volume=15 |issue=14 |pages=50}}</ref> Steele sent the song to record producer Dann Huff, who recommended the song to Rascal Flatts. The group recorded it for their ''Still Feels Good'' album, giving Moreno her second outside cut as a songwriter.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.theboot.com/2008/10/29/story-behind-the-song-every-day-rascal-flatts/ | title = Story Behind the Song: 'Every Day,' Rascal Flatts | date = October 29, 2008 | first = Gayle |last= Thompson | work = the Boot | publisher = AOL Music}}</ref>

"Every Day" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocals in 2009.

The song debuted at number 42 on the Hot Country Songs chart dated March 8, 2008, reaching a peak of number 2 on that chart on the chart week of June 14, 2008.

{|class="wikitable sortable" !align="left"|Chart (2008) !align="center"|Peak<br />position |- {{single chart|Billboardcountrysongs|2|artist=Rascal Flatts|}} |- {{single chart|Billboardhot100|45|artist=Rascal Flatts|}} |- |US ''Billboard'' Pop 100 |align="center"|85 |- {{single chart|Billboardcanadianhot100|65|artist=Rascal Flatts|}} |}

===Songs Written for Other Artists=== * 2020 - ''3 Minute Movies'' recorded by Angus Gill on ''3 Minute Movies'' album - writer<ref>{{cite web|last= |first= |url=https://rhythms.com.au/thriving-roots/|title= Thriving Roots|publisher=Rhythms Magazine|date= |accessdate=April 15, 2022}}</ref> * 2018 - ''Pineapple Wine'' recorded by Morgan Heritage on ''Avrakedabra'' album (Grammy nomination for "Best Reggae Album) - writer<ref>{{cite web|last= |first= |url=https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/33995787/Morgan+Heritage/Pineapple+Wine|title= Morgan Heritage - Pineapple Wine|publisher=Lyrics|date= |accessdate=April 15, 2022}}</ref> * 2017 - ''The Yee-Haw Song'' recorded by Duck Dynasty’s Uncle Si & The Sicotics - writer<ref>{{cite web|last= |first= |url=http://fozzysspringhill.net/events/bridgette-tatum-friends-4/|title= Fozzys - Alissa Moreno|publisher=Fozzys|date= |accessdate=April 15, 2022}}</ref> * 2016 - ''Walking Blind'' recorded by Javier Colon on ''Gravity'' album - writer<ref name="Now Playing Nashville">{{cite web|last= |first= |url=https://www.nowplayingnashville.com/event/lounge-hotel-nashville-featuring-rosalie-kurtis-john-alissa-moreno-stevie-rae-jude-johnstone-joel-jorgensen-sarah-aili/|title= In the Lounge |publisher=Now Playing Nashville |date= |accessdate=April 15, 2022}}</ref> * 2016 - ''Santa Be Good To Me'' recorded by John Oates and The Time Jumpers - writer <ref name = "Now Playing Nashville"/> * 2012 - ''Strings'' recorded by Big Al Anderson featuring Vince Gill and Jerry Douglas - writer<ref name = "Now Playing Nashville"/> * 2012 - ''Why (Nothing Else Matters)'' recorded by Kelly Sweet - writer<ref>{{cite web|last= |first= |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/3835611-Kelly-Sweet-Ashes-Of-My-Paradise-アッシェズオブマイパラダイス|title= Kelly Sweet - Ashes of My Parsdise|publisher=Discogs|date= |accessdate=April 21, 2022}}</ref> * 2011 - ''Only Wanna Be With You'' recorded by Elvis Blue - writer<ref name = "Now Playing Nashville"/> * 2010 - ''That's My Little Girl'' and ''When'' recorded by Javier Colon winner The Voice (American season 1) - writer<ref>{{cite web|last= |first= |url=https://champagnebreakfastmusic.com/artist/alissa-moreno/|title= Alissa Moreno|publisher=Champagne Breakfast Music|date= |accessdate=April 15, 2022}}</ref> * 2008 - ''Every Day'' (Grammy Nominated) recorded by Rascal Flatts - writer

==Awards== {{awards table}} |- | {{Grammy|2018}}|| Pineapple Wine || Grammy Award - Best Reggae Album ||{{Nom}} |- | {{grammy|2010}} || "Every Day" || BMI – Million-Air Award – Over One Million U.S. Radio Plays<ref>{{cite web|last= |first= |url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/bmi_country_awards_2009_big_winners |title=BMI – 2009 BMI Awards – Most played country songs|publisher=BMI|date= November 11, 2009|accessdate=February 15, 2020}}</ref> || {{won}} |- | {{grammy|2009}} || "Better" || Just Plain Folks Music Songwriting Award || {{won}} |- | {{grammy|2009}} || "Every Day" || CMT Music Award – Music Video of the Year<ref>{{cite web|last= |first= |url=https://www.acountry.com/2009-cmt-music-awards-winners/ |title=2009 CMT MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS|publisher=AC|date= June 17, 2009|accessdate=April 21, 2022}}</ref> || {{won}} |- | {{grammy|2009}} || "Every Day" || BMI Country Award – Most Played BMI Country Songs<ref>{{cite web|last= |first= |url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/kris_kristofferson_taylor_swift_bobby_pinson_and_more_honored_at_2009_bmi_c |title=BMI – 2009 BMI Awards – Most played country songs|publisher=BMI|date= November 11, 2009|accessdate=April 21, 2022}}</ref> || {{won}} |- | {{grammy|2008}} || "Every Day" || Grammy Award – Best Performance by Group or Duo || {{nom}} |- | {{grammy|2006}} || "Far From Here" || Durango Songwriter's Expo - Write With the Hitmakers Contest/Pop Rock<ref>{{cite web|last= |first= |url=https://www.sonicbids.com/find-gigs/durangosongcontest-1/|title=Durango Song Contest|publisher=Sonic Bids|date= |accessdate=April 21, 2022}}</ref>|| {{won}} {{end}}

==Songs in TV and film== In 2008, Moreno's debut album, ''In Your Wake'', was released on her label, Pi Records. Her first single, "Far From Here", was the theme song for the Lifetime television series ''Army Wives''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://billboard.blogs.com/mobile_beat/2007/07/dave-chung-kyle.html | first = David | last = Chung | title = KYLER ENGLAND & ALISSA MORENO, LOS ANGELES, JULY 14, 2007 | date = July 16, 2007 | work = Mobile Beat | publisher = Billboard}}</ref> Her song "Next Time" appeared on the soundtrack of the reality TV show ''Laguna Beach'', and she co-wrote the theme song for the TV show ''Hope and Faith''.<ref name="bmic"/>

{| class="wikitable" !Year !Production !Title !Role !Network |- | rowspan="1" |2022 |''The Young and the Restless'' |"Under the Mistletoe" |Writer |CBS |- | rowspan="1" |2021 |''The Young and the Restless'' |"Sweet Love" |Writer |CBS |- | rowspan="1" |2019 |''Charmed'' |"Now We Fall" |Writer, performer |The CW |- | rowspan="2" |2018 |''Star'' |"Take It Or Leave It" |Writer, performer |Fox Broadcasting Company |- |''Music City'' |"Few More Days til Christmas" |Writer, performer |CMT |- | rowspan="1" |2017 |''Just Getting Started'' |"A Few More Days til Christmas" |Writer, performer |Broad Green Pictures |- | rowspan="1" |2015 |''Criminal Minds'' |"Sometime Soon" |Writer, performer |CBS |- | rowspan="1" |2014 |''Seed'' |"You're My Music" |Writer, performer |The CW |- | rowspan="3" |2013 |''The Girl's Guide to Depravity'' |"I Wanna Rule The World", "In My Groove" |Writer, performer |Cinemax |- |''The Vineyard'' |"Never Be The Same", "What You're Made Of", "Your Love |Writer, performer |ABC |- |''I Used to Be Fat'' |"How To Get Happy" |Writer, performer |MTV |- | rowspan="1" |2012 |''Cheer'' |"What You're Made Of" |Writer, performer |MTV |- | rowspan="2" |2011 |''What Chilli Wants'' |"Why Not Now" |Writer, performer |VH1 |- |''Conversations With Lucifer'' |"Far From Here", "A Place For Me" |Writer, performer |NBC |- | rowspan="2" |2010 |''The City'' |"Hey World", "Why Not Now" |Writer, performer |MTV |- |''First Love, Second Chance'' |"Why Not Now" |Writer, performer |TV Land |- | rowspan="2 |2009 |''Sorority Wars'' |"Why Not Now" |Writer, performer |Lifetime |- |''Guiding Light'' |"Until I Figure it Out" (7 episodes) |Writer, performer |CBS |- | rowspan="4"|2008 |''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' |"Why Not Now" |Writer, performer |CTV |- |''The Hills'' |"Why Not Now", "Wildfires", "Take My Chances", "Unraveled", "Place For Me" |Writer, performer |MTV |- |''Days of Our Lives'' |"Why Not Now" |Writer, performer |NBC |- |''Drama in the Hills'' |"Wildfires" |Writer, performer |MTV |- | rowspan="5"|2007 |''Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County'' |"Unraveled", "One More Day" |Writer, performer |MTV |- |''Naturally, Sadie'' |"Why Not Now" |Writer, performer |Family |- |''Army Wives'' |"Far From Here" |Writer, performer |Lifetime |- |''What If God Were the Sun?'' |"Wildfires" |Writer, performer |Lifetime |- |''Engaged and Underage'' |"Why Not Now" (2 episodes) |Writer, performer |MTV |- | rowspan="4"|2006 |''Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County'' |"My Own Way", "Why Not Now", "Far From Here", "Next Time" |Writer, performer |MTV |- |''Hollywoodland'' | |Vocal coach to Ben Affleck |Miramax Films |- |''All In'' |"Why Not Now" |Writer, performer |Film |- |''Rollergirls'' |"Far From Here" |Writer, performer |A&E Network |- | rowspan="2"|2005 |''Hope & Faith'' |"Sisters" (theme song: 21 episodes) |Writer, performer |ABC |- |''From Behind the Sunflower'' | |Music composer |Film |- | rowspan="1"|2004 |''That's So Raven'' |"You and Me" |Writer, performer |Disney Channel |}

==Early life== Moreno was born in Ramah, New Mexico to Drake and Heather (Née) Moreno, who were elementary school teachers at the Ramah Navajo Indian Reservation. She began playing the violin at age two and learned to play the piano at five. She picked up the guitar at age 17. When asked by J.T. Ellison, during an interview about how she decided to become a singer-songwriter, Moreno replied, ''"I vacillated back and forth between actor and musician, but music came very easily, and it seemed more immediate. I pictured myself reciting monologues at parties, and then I pictured myself playing guitar and singing around a campfire. Music won"''.<ref>{{cite web|last= |first= |url=https://www.jtellison.com/tao-of-jt/7-minutes-with-alissa-moreno|title=7 Minutes With Alissa Moreno|publisher=J Tellison|date= May 31, 2016|accessdate=April 21, 2022}}</ref> She attended Albuquerque High School and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Santa Fe University of Art and Design.<ref name= "American Songwriter">{{cite web | publisher = American Songwriter | url = http://www.americansongwriter.com/2009/05/row-writers-alissa-moreno/| title = Row Writers - Alissa Moreno | first=Ken |last=Beck | date = May 1, 2009}}</ref>

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