Rising Music Star Hails From West Seneca

Posted by:  Heather Ly, Reporter

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Created: 4/11/2007 7:11:36 AM

Updated: 4/11/2007 4:05:55 PM

Tina Marie Williams may seem like your average teenager, but how many 18-year-olds can boast having not one but two albums under their belts?

"These songs are a lot more personal, more than just songs. They're just more...they're prayers that kind of got me through everything I went through," said Williams.

When things in her life weren't always looking up, Tina Marie looked to music. She turned real life experiences into songs and just released her second album, entitled "Acceptable."

"It's also special because of what it means personally to me. Life's been crazy up to this point, and it's kind of a celebration coming out on the other side of things and finally being able to look back and know everything is okay."

"She's really unassuming and modest, but when she sings, she fills the room and has a presence," said Gary Wolfe, a fan.

"She is such an awesome talent for the world. I can't wait for her to come out of WNY and make it big," said Cheryl Sanko.

But for Tina Marie, it's not about making it big or making a lot of money. It's about playing with a passion and playing for anyone that wants to listen. And at just 18, she's already got quite a following.