The Songbird

Brigitte Marie Valdez, an exotic mix of Greek, Spanish, Italian, and French blood, was appropriately born in the movie capital of the world, Hollywood, California; raised in the desert oasis of Palm Springs and is presently fulfilling her lifetime dream; entertaining audiences---which she’s been doing since she was old enough to stand on a wooden bench in her living room; belting out notes to songs while mimicking such artists as Barbara Streisand, Whitney Houston, Sandi Patti, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion. And, with very little effort, this diminutive songbird has captivated her listeners over the years with the pristine gift she attributes was divinely breathed into her by God. Every note, every tone and every lyric that rolls off her tongue is a testament to her Lord and Savior and no matter where her engagements take her, she can still be spotted taking her place in the local choir on Sunday mornings. Brigitte has toured the United States and abroad, performing in over 30 sports’ arenas, for various major conventions and as an opening act for names such as Neil Sedaka, Suzanne Somers and Michael Mcdonald.

“Legends in Concert,” the world’s longest-running and ultimate impersonation extravaganza, has kept Brigitte very busy the last three years as she has used her world-class voice to take on the persona of the electrifying Celine Dion; unveiling yet another talent hidden within her---acting. In an industry where imitation is considered the sincerest form of flattery, Brigitte paints the most definitive portrayal of Ms. Dion and showcased it originally on Dick Clark’s “Your Big Break” at the NBC Studios in Burbank, California. This international break led her to other dynamic destinations such as Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Branson, Myrtle Beach, Florida, Lake Tahoe and Osaka, Japan.

Performing live, however, is not Brigitte’s only forte. When she steps foot in a recording studio and stands in front of the mike, she becomes mesmerizing. She’s at home. She puts her heart and soul into every song and is cleverly known as “ole-one take.” She has had several solo releases at Paramount Pictures and Warner Brothers in Los Angeles and has recorded many radio and television commercials played throughout her home state.

Brigitte has just recorded her third album which uniquely and tastefully incorporates her diverse ethnic background with a commercial pop sound. “ I’ve listened, I’ve watched, I’ve prayed, and I’ve learned much about life and love and feel that with this album, I have finally come into my own. This is my baby! Of course I realize there is always more to learn, more to experience, more to live and love. And these lessons and journeys are best communicated through song. In my belief that, “there is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1), well, this is my time to SING! This album is all Brigitte---singer, songwriter, daughter, sister, wife and friend. She has many hats and wears each of them with class and poise; heart and soul!