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| Full Name | Amanda Nichoel Wilkinson |
| Birthdate/Birthplace | January 17, 1982 in Belleville, Ontario Canada but raised in Trenton, Ontario, Canada |
| Family | Dad - Steve, Mom - Chris, Brother - Tyler, Sister - Kiaya |
| Favorite Time of Year | The fall because it always seems so peaceful and the changing colors in the leaves are beautiful |
| Pets | Cat - Chaplin, Hedgehogs - Tiggy, ?, ?, ?, ? |
| Instruments Played | I play a little bit of acoustic guitar and am starting to play electric guitar (lead) |
| Favorite Sport | Basketball or soccer |
| Favorite Food/Drink | Mexican or sushi and Dr. Pepper |
| Favorite Ice Cream | Cookies n' Cream |
| Favorite Snack | Popcorn or sunflower seeds |
| First Musical Performance | At my Grandma and Grandpa's 25th annivesary part in front of about 200 people...I was three |
| First Song Ever Fully Learned | Honey Won't You Open That Door by Ricky Skaggs |
| First Paying Music Job | Dad, Tyler and I sang for a group of Masons (a club for men) - pretty interesting |
| First Paying Non-Music Job | Working with my Grandparents in their naitorial service |
| Height | 5'1" |
| Color of Hair/Eyes | Light brown hair and green eyes |
| I Never leave home without... | My journal, because I write everything in it |
| Goals | Set a good example for young people wanting to do what I'm doing |
| Influences | Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Martina McBride, Audrey Hepburn and Dolly Parton |
| Favorite Songs Written | Without My Heart, Boy Oh Boy |
| Favorite Songs (Written By Others) | I Can't Make You Love Me by Mike Reid |
| Favorite Artists | Male - Steve Wariner, Ricky Skaggs, Female - Bonnie Raiit, Bands - Alabama and Diamond Rio |
| Favorite Songwriter | Skip Ewing, Eric Clapton, Steve Wariner, Babyface, Mike Reid, Bonnie Raitt, Roury Bourke and James Taylor |
| Favorite Book | To Kill a Mockingbird |
| Favorite Movie | The Color Purple |
| Favorite Television Show | Dawsons Creek |
| Favorite Actor/Actress | Female - Meg Ryan and Audrey Hepburn, Male - Matt Damon, Gregory Peck and Robin Williams |
| Favorite Sports Team | Baseball - Minesota Twins, Basketball - Los Angeles Lakers |
| Favorite Restaurant | Cancun Mexican Cantina - Nashville and Matsuhisa (sushi - Los Angeles) |
| Favorite Place | Canada, Los Angeles, Florida and Grand Cayman |
| Favorite Color | Green |
| Favorite Car | Isuzu Amigo and VW Veetle |
| Biggest Event of Your Life | Grammy Awards |
| Worst Habit | Shoe shopping |
| Pet Peeve | Self absorbed people |
Editorial Opinions:
Amanda has some of the most impressive vocal talent I've heard come along in a
long time. She hits notes with accuracy and precision, and harmonizes perfectly
with her brother and father in their songs. She has an impressive range to her
singing and explosive intro to some of her parts.
If Amanda continues to sing as she does, The Wilkinsons will continue to grow into huge stars.