Alisan Porter isbreaking free of all expectations–and that independent streak carried over into her latestalbum,PinkCloud. The Los Angeles musician recorded the projectlive in Nashville, capturing thethrowback vibe of her favorite albums from groundbreaking female artists such as Brandi Carlile, PattyGriffin, Janis Joplin and Bonnie Raitt. Porter co-wrote every song onPinkCloud, drawing on Americana,Country and R&B/Soul influences as well as the personal milestones on her journey.As a child in Massachusetts, she wonStar Searchand soon relocated to Los Angeles. She landed roles infilms likeCurly SueandParenthoodthen made her Broadway debut in Footloose and played BebeBensonheimer in the revival ofA Chorus Linein 2005.Not long after that, a friend submitted her toThe Voicewithout telling her–a surprise move thatopened the door for the next phase of her career. Making an intentional decision to turn her creativeenergies to music, Porter accepted the offer to appear on the show–and ultimately won thecompetition in 2016.Since then, Alisan has been writing and performing all around the world.She has shared the stage withincredible artists such as Christina Aguilera, Adam Lambert, Toby Keith, Cole Swindell, and many others.She has released three albums and written songs for artists such as Alison Krauss, Adam Lambert andthe Veronica’s. Now Porterspends time coaching young singers, songwriting, recording and raising herthree beautiful children.