Vicki Vann - "This is Where I Get Off"

Vicki Vann is an American country music artist, model and actress. Her father was born in Mississippi and was one of the original members of the Grammy Award Winning Gospel Group, Mighty Clouds of Joy. Her mother, whose family origin is from Oklahoma and Texas was born in California and earned money as a print model for print ads as well as television. Vicki Vann is often referred to as the Cinderella of country music and was chosen to appear as a featured artist in a Country Music Television documentary called "Waiting in the Wings." The documentary focuses on the ongoing struggles of the African American music artist in the country music industry. Following graduation Vicki decided to become a kindergarten teacher. “I love kids! They’re so honest and beautiful to me, and always willing to listen to me sing! I had a chance to help shape the future of these kids. I made a difference by being their first official teacher!” While teaching school by day, Vicki was gigging with her band at night and on weekends all around Southern California at street fairs, festivals, and speedways. She performed in Nashville on her first trip to Tennessee and set up a booth at Fan Fair, currently CMA Music Festival. She gathered up some players and traveled to Zürich, Switzerland to play the 39 Days of Country Music Festival there alongside Pam Tillis and Neal McCoy. After such a hectic performing schedule for about four years, Vicki said ‘Goodbye’ to her kindergarten students and decided to pursue her singing career full time. Vicki Vann had decided to pursue a professional career in country music. "I fell in love with country music because most country songs have a story. They have a beginning, a middle, and an end. I'm a story-teller and so it fits. I really get into the lyrics.....they make me laugh, and they make me cry." Vicki Vann songs are beautifully crafted to reflect an effortless, dynamic, and soothing voice that displays an artist who is deeply rooted in traditional sounds as well as current country music trends. It's a pleasure to just sit back and listen. She sings with an unmistakable clear diction which is rare these days in music. Vicki Vann is one of country music’s hottest new artists. Her CD titled Dream Catcher was released to popular acclaim and her single 'This Is Where I Get Off' moved up the charts in 30 countries. Vicki Vann is one of the most requested female artists on the international country music scene. Location: California, US Official: http://www.vickivann.com Record Label: Red Canyon Records (No Copyright Infringement Intended to Any Content)

Added 27 Jul 2026