A hidden gem in the world of independent music, Coria is set to conquer the music scene in 2010 with the release of her debut album Confessions of a Preacher’s Daughter. This incredible collection of material is the result of countless hours in the studio collaborating with some of the hottest producers and hit makers. The feel of the album is R&B infused with pop & rock hooks and hip-hop influenced beats that when combined with Coria’s soulful vocals and playful lyrics present listeners with a truly unique musical experience. This Songstress/Songwriter was born and raised on the bayous of Monroe, Louisiana, to a strict Christian family. Coria’s father was a minister that sang in a gospel group “The Gales of Joy.” Although he doesn’t sing in the quartet anymore he still is a devoted Minister of God. As a little girl, her mother taught her to play her first song on the piano, and ignited the passion, and from that day on Coria was singing and playing the piano her entire childhood. Growing up in a small town, her mother kept her occupied in the arts from dance lessons, piano lessons, and anything that stimulated her mind. At the age of 16, she moved to Meridian, MS and became involved in the High School Chorus where she was featured to perform for the school and mayor on National Prayer Day. Throughout her teens, she played the piano for her father’s church and sang in the choir and became a member of an organized gospel group called “Anointed Voices.” This is when s