At just eight years old, DanaMaria wrote her first song — laying the foundation for an impressive musical journey. Since 2008, she has been performing as a singer-songwriter, starting out in small bars in Frankfurt and now taking the stage at major festivals and renowned venues across Germany. She has opened for prominent artists, gained live experience both at home and abroad, and has consistently impressed audiences with her authenticity and musical depth.
After graduating from the Rock Pop Jazz Academy of Central Hesse (RPJAM) and completing an intensive songwriting seminar with the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) in the U.S., she deepened her studio work. This led to the release of several singles, her debut album DESERT DIAMOND, and now her second studio album STARSTRUCK.
DanaMaria has received multiple German Rock & Pop Awards in various country categories, as well as a special cultural grant awarded during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her music is regularly played on public radio stations (SWR, HR, WDR) and has been featured on TV programs such as Bühne frei! (HR). Her songs have also been used as soundtrack music in popular German daily soaps like Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten (GZSZ).
Now, supported by Initiative Musik, DanaMaria is stepping into the next phase of her career: with STARSTRUCK in hand, she’s setting her sights on new musical horizons — blending shimmering synthesizers and sparkling banjos with her powerful acoustic guitar strumming, her clear voice with its unmistakable twang, and her signature catchy pop melodies.

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