Francesca Tarantino

Francesca Tarantino is a pop-rock artist from Orlando, Florida. She writes, sings, and plays both acoustic & electric guitar. Recently, Francesca added producer to her credits, with her first self-produced single, "Hold On To Me."
Francesca has had three consecutive number one songs on abreak58 (Music’s Most Influential Platform for Indie Artists) making her the FIRST to have THREE number one hits on the global indie artist platform. She's topped other charts in the Indie Music community and was named the Female Artist of the Year (2023) on Music Mafia Radio! Nominated for 3 Josie Music Awards, Francesca took home the award for Song of the Year Multi-Genre for her rock ballad "Tragedy" at the 2024 Josie Music Awards held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN.
Locally, Francesca has been recognized as Best Local Musician (2025) and Best Local Singer-Songwriter (2024). She has performed over 225 live shows dazzling audiences with not only her vocals, but also her electric guitar prowess. She's rocked many venues in 25 different cities, including the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio twice!
She's sung the National Anthem at numerous events including 5 games for the Orlando Magic (NBA), 5 games for the Tampa Bay Rays (MLB), 3 games for the Miami Marlins (MLB), the Billie Jean King Cup (Tennis), the Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL), and several other events for various organizations.
Francesca is currently nominated for 8 International Singer Songwriters Association (ISSA) Awards, 3 Josie Music Awards, and 2 Hollywood Independent Music Awards.