Gia Farrell

About

New York singer best known for her hit single "Hit Me Up," which was featured on the soundtrack for the 2006 animated film Happy Feet. The song was later used as the theme song for Germany's Next Top Model.

Before Fame

She began vocal training at age eight.

Trivia

She competed on season eleven of American Idol under her birth name in 2011, well after the success of "Hit Me Up."

Family Life

She was born Jeannie Marie Bocchicchio but used her grandmother's maiden name as a stage name.

Associated With

She appeared on Star Search, hosted by Ed McMahon, at age thirteen.