Christina England
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Christina England Hale is a classically trained singer born in Logan
, Utah
in 1982. Starting out in the Cache Children's Choir, she has been performing since she was five years of age. Commencing private voice lessons at age 9, she has been studying and singing ever since. Her first album, "Be Still, My Soul", was released in 2000. It made the Deseret Book
top ten bestseller's list during its first month of release. In the same year she graduated from Logan High School. Her follow-up album was titled "Oh, That I Were An Angel" released in 2003. She also frequently performs in musical theatre productions. Christina still resides in her home town of Logan. She was married in 2001 and has three children.
" from her debut album which featured on the theatrical trailer for the 2007 film Hitman
. For the actual film, an electronic arrangement by Geoff Zanelli was laid over the opening titles. The trailer for "Hitman" can be viewed by following the link below
and Sarah Brightman
. Her music ranges from classical opera pieces to Christian hymns and although Christina enjoys singing all types of music, classical is her favorite.
Logan
Logan was a Native American leader.Logan may also refer to:- Australia :* Logan City, a local government area in Queensland* Electoral district of Logan, an electoral district in the Queensland Legislative Assembly...
, Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
in 1982. Starting out in the Cache Children's Choir, she has been performing since she was five years of age. Commencing private voice lessons at age 9, she has been studying and singing ever since. Her first album, "Be Still, My Soul", was released in 2000. It made the Deseret Book
Deseret Book
Deseret Book is the largest Latter-day Saint book publisher and also owns a chain of LDS bookstores in the western United States. Over 150 people work in its Salt Lake City headquarters...
top ten bestseller's list during its first month of release. In the same year she graduated from Logan High School. Her follow-up album was titled "Oh, That I Were An Angel" released in 2003. She also frequently performs in musical theatre productions. Christina still resides in her home town of Logan. She was married in 2001 and has three children.
Prominence
Perhaps her most well-known work is an arrangement of Schubert's "Ave MariaAve Maria
Ave Maria may refer to:*Ave Maria , the "Hail Mary", a traditional Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox prayer calling for the intercession of Mary, the mother of Jesus-Music:...
" from her debut album which featured on the theatrical trailer for the 2007 film Hitman
Hitman (2007 film)
Hitman is a 2007 film directed by Xavier Gens and based on the video game series of the same name. A gun-for-hire "Hitman" is a genetically-engineered assassin known as Agent 47. He is hired by a group, 'The Organization' and becomes ensnared in a political conspiracy. He finds himself pursued by...
. For the actual film, an electronic arrangement by Geoff Zanelli was laid over the opening titles. The trailer for "Hitman" can be viewed by following the link below
Musical style
Her soft angelic voice and vocal style has been compared to that of Welsh opera singer Charlotte ChurchCharlotte Church
Charlotte Maria Church is a Welsh singer-songwriter, actress and television presenter. She rose to fame in childhood as a classical singer before branching into pop music in 2005. By 2007, she had sold more than 10 million records worldwide including over 5 million in the United States...
and Sarah Brightman
Sarah Brightman
Sarah Brightman is an English classical crossover soprano, actress, songwriter and dancer. She is famous for possessing a vocal range of over 3 octaves and singing in the whistle register...
. Her music ranges from classical opera pieces to Christian hymns and although Christina enjoys singing all types of music, classical is her favorite.