Neci is a singer/songwriter who describes her musical genre as Country/R&B. Her musical influences include Natalie Cole, Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile, Sara Evans, Sheryl Crow and the incredible Jewel. Her song, “For the Ride” is featured on her website, necisjourney.com. She wrote this song in high school and it has always been her favorite. Neci’s songs start with just a simple hum. The melodies for her songs emerge in her head and the song takes off from there. Neci is an independent artist who has sang with the United States Army Band while deployed overseas with the United States Army and opened for En Vogue while they were touring for troops in Iraq. She attributes her accomplishments to her family and friends who encourage and support her dream.