-Destiny

I might be exaggerating. But yesterday I decided to move the antenna from the living room to my room. I let the channels search, a ten minute process. Then I flipped through to see what channels I had. I went from 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, to 4. On 4 I saw a crowd cheering as the camera zoomed out before commercials. The last scene was of my babies. Il Volo! I was filled with happiness, screaming. But also upset cause they just finished performing and I missed it. I decided to leave the channel there cause I felt like they would perform again. Like 20 mins later they did :) It was beautiful. I hadn't seen them performed in a while. And every time I try, I miss. They're lovely. It was a nice performance at the grove in Hollywood. Beautiful.

-Life will go on

That is the English title of an Italian show that I watch. It has the voice-over in Spanish though. So far it's my new "thing". It's like a soap opera. Very dramatic. It has a beautiful cast and a sweet underlying story. It's interesting to watch the mouths move, speaking in Italian. Trying to decipher what's being said. There are two reasons why I'm watching this. I'm bored and there's nothing on. And because it makes me feel that much more exotic. I don't know. It's like discovering Il Volo has changed so much about me. Not only my musical taste, but also my perspective on what I watch and do. It's kind of nice. Never thought it'd be so serious.

-Here you go

This is the song that started it all!

-Home Coming

My princes are in Italy again for the holidays. They have worked so hard this year and deserve some rest. Piero has posted pictures with his siblings and he looks so happy! I bet Maria is happy too. Even though I love Piero, I wouldn't mind looking up to a brother like him (In a totally not weird or sexual way). If I'm not mistaken, the Barone's are in Madrid. Why stay home for Christmas when you can take a trip? How nice. How lucky. The most exiting thing I'll get to do is sleep. Anyway, these boys deserve the world :)

-Count your blessings

I may not have much in this world, but at least I treasure what I do have. I'm alive, I'm healthy, and even though I may not know where I'm going in life I know that I can always fall back to where I am. Il Volo and their songs transport me to good times. I was listening to them in the car today. Singing at the top of my lungs. Being fresh and young, not caring who watched. We only live once and we must treasure.what makes us happy. And they make me real happy.

-I must be crazy

I have never been a tattoo girl. My mother has two and when I see people with a bunch of tattoos I'm just like ugh. Another factor that has kept me from the idea of tattoos is the pain. I'm a sucker for pain, a big baby! My last and craziest reason for not wanting a tattoo is that I fear how the tattoo would look like when I'm 80. Ew. But recently I've had the idea in my head. Wanting one! And here's the reason: I love the concept of smiling, The word for me is a key reminder that the negative things in life a passive and that you must always remember to smile. And like their song says, "you'll find that life is still worthwhile, if you just smile." This is also my senior quote. I want the word "smile" in cursive on my right upper rib side. Not too big. The song/quote/word has given me strength at difficult times and I want to be reminded of it always. The location of the tattoo is also quite easy to hide. I'm only considering it right now, but I'm set at about 80%. And to think, all of this because of Il Volo and their re-record of this song.

-In Orlando Again!

They are so close. I could almost feel the operatic angels nearby. They've been posting pictures of themselves on the trip down to Orlando. Piero recently posted one of him in one of the Disney parks. They're so cute. Still enjoying their youth while changing the perspective of many non-lovers. I've imagined countless times the way that I should meet them. A simple way would be to go to a concert VIP and go backstage and meet them. Another, more magical way would be bumping into them out of nowhere. Say I'm going to a famous destination that I hardly visit here in Miami. Say they come down from Orlando to see the same spot. Say I spot them and approach them. Say I ask for a picture and they say okay with smiles on their faces. Say they love me! I'm saying a lot of things, but this spontaneous way is so much more special and I would die if it happened. (Me being dramatic).  

-Interview

Watching these interviews is what keeps me updated on the boys and it's what lets me know how humble they are. Whenever I'm bored late at night with nothing to do, I youtube their interviews and spend hours smiling :)

-What started it all

Not only is this the song that got me hooked on Il Volo, it is also the video that I saw flipping through my basic cable and said "Ehh, why not? I'll watch it." Who would've guessed that that would have changed my perspective forever? A few days later I saw them on a TV scene at the gym promoting the CD on Access Hollywood and decided to look up that song that touched me unknowingly. And now you have me, the Ultimate Ilvolover! Enjoy.

-Expect anything

Just found out Paul Walker, the actor from Fast and Furious movies, has passed away. I liked his work, and he will surely be missed. That just reminds me of how short life is. No one expects to die. No one knows when they'll die. I say all of this because although his death saddened me, it would hurt more if it were an actor I was more into, or one of my Il Volo boys! Just thinking about it makes me sad. Paul was 40, which is still too young, but my guys are sooo young. God take care of them. They have also mentioned their condolences on Twitter. RIP Paul :(

-Mall of America

As I've mentioned, the boys are promoting their new Christmas CD. Today they were in Minneapolis. Mall of America. There's a mall around here with a similar name and when I saw that they would be there at 2 I almost lost my cool. But then I searched and recalled the location of that particular mall. Another disappointment, I guess. They have posted pictures of today and they look amazing! Beautiful. All professional and suited up. They seem to be into the holiday spirit, which is great, because I am too.

-Unique taste

Who would have thought that an American teenager would be into operatic pop? Well, I am. And I find it so weird now that I think about it! Being hispanic, I've always leaned towards spanish songs. To this day my favorite kind of music is reggaeton. However, Il Volo has become the exception to my taste in music. I find it odd, but riveting. The best thing about Il Volo is that they try to reach out to teens because this is what classical music is all about. In an interview once they mentioned how it's easy for teens to be embarrassed about liking Opera, especially since it's performed by older people. But now that they're here, it's easy to not only like it, but fall in live. I wish everyone could take the time to listen, even if it's not they're favorite. I went from strong urban music to this. And I'm proud of it.

-We are love Video

-Non Farmi Aspettare translation

I really enjoy this song but have no idea what I sing when I'm listening to it. I've looked up the lyrics before and continuously forget. Here are they lyrics and the translation to this great song. Keep in mind that they're just translations and that they won't be as flowing as the original. It's still cute.

Original
Amo non posso farne a meno
E' questo il mio destino
Cambiare non potrei
Vivo al massimo ogni istante
Il tempo non mi sfiora
Io resto uguale a me

Credo alle stelle
E ad una stella
Daro' il tuo nome allora

Non farmi aspettare
Questo mare
E' profondo ed io non so nuotare
Vienimi a salvare

Dimmi amore da star male
Poi guariscimi come sai

Rido mi specchio nel sorriso
Che tu piu' non trattieni
Di perle bianche
E piango per quello che non posso
Per quello che volevo
E' invece non ando'
Credo all'amore credo alla vita
Meravigliosa avventura

Non farmi aspettare
Questo mare
E' profondo ed io non so nuotare
Vienimi a salvare

Dammi amore da star male
Stai con me

Credo che il tempo
Per noi sia adesso ora

Non farmi aspettare
Questo amore
E' profondo ed io non so nuotare
Vienimi a salvare

Dammi amore da star male
Fammi bene
Stai con me

Translation

I love how i cant help it
And this is my destiny
I couldn't change
I live to the greatest in every moment
The time doesn't touch me
The rest is the same to me

I believe in the stars
And to a star
I will give you name, so then

Dont make me wait
This sea
It's deep and i dont know how to swim
Come and save me

(Dammi amore) Give me love that goes bad
Then cure me like you know

I laugh and smile in the mirror
That you cant hold back anymore
of white pearls.
And i cry for that which i can't
for that which i wanted
And instead it didn't go
I believe in love, I believe in life
Wonderful aventure

Dont make me wait
This sea
It's deep and i dont know how to swim
Come and save me

Give me love that goes bad
Stay with me.

I believe that the time for us is now

Dont make me wait
This sea
It's deep and i dont know how to swim
Come and save me

Give me love that goes bad
Make me better
Stay with me.

-Feel better Ignazio!

My sweet Ignazio Boschetto was sick recently and I have recently found out he's feeling a bit better. Although being ill, he was still able to pull through and sing. That's dedication right there. This guy, along with the other two, loves what he does and that's why they give 110 percent to anything that they do. A true artist pulls through and is only concerned with making the fans happy. His sickness occurred while at Brazil. If I'm not mistaken, they're done with the tour there and are in Panama. The important thing is that my boys are healthy and that they know we want the best for them. I can't wait to see the other things they accomplish in life. I also believe that they are coming soon to promote the Christmas album (not really a concert, though). Just a couple specials, on TV maybe.

-Take me back

Thinking back to when Il Volo was here, I wish I could have done things differently. I kept thinking tickets would fall from the sky or that I'd win them on a contest, but I should've been more realistic. (I learned in my psychology class shoulds are bad) But still, it's a thought for me. If I knew in advance they were coming, I would gather up all I had, saved every penny, to sit on the top row of the arena. I wouldn't even care. It's not about being front row, meeting them, or being a "Maria", it's about the experience. I've heard nothing but good things about they're shows and how they sing so naturally live. I don't find that hard to believe with their talent. I also have their station on Pandora, which I'm sure I've mentioned, and from time to time live performances pop up. If ir wasn't for the fans clapping and cheering, I would swear it was a recorded disk. Another thing I like is how they try to sing similarly to the records. Melody by melody. They're a delight. There's nothing better than singing along to a song exactly how you learned it. But whatever. The hope continues.

-Buon Natale

On October 28th the Christmas CD Buon Natale came out. I saw it at Target and read the songs in the back of the disk. Of course, they're just traditional songs like Silent Night. Christmas is my favorite time of year, but I've never seen myself buying Christmas CDs. I like the songs just not back to back to back. Even if I had the money I wouldn't buy it. I want We Are Love: Special Edition. It's only like 10 bucks but when you have zero, that seems like a lot. I wish the boys nothing but luck with the sell of this item. There's no doubt it'll be magical. Everything they do is great. I bet not everyone see's it that was, though. I see it as an ultimate Il Volover.

-Maria Moments

In their new special edition album, Il Volo has a cover song called Maria from the musical "westside story". During their concerts they bring up female fans and sing the song to them. How I wish I was one of them! At first I thought they brought up girls named Maria, cause that seemed cool l, but unfair to girls not named Maria. However, that isn't the case. They bring girls not named Maria too. I don't know how their system works, but I would like to know. Anyway, I would die if I could be a "Maria". They recently performed in Brazil and each had TWO "Maria's". That's six very lucky chicks. I'm jealous of those Maria Moments.

-Mariagrazia Barone

If the last name sounds familiar, it's because she's related to Piero. My favorite Il Volo member. She is the younger sister and looks a lot like him. I follow her on Instagram and get to see all the baby pics she posts of her, Piero, and her other brother. The reason why I'm speaking of her is so that you all can see how into them I am. A basic fan knows their names and music. An Il Volover knows that and more! Their age, birthdays, family, country. All. Another reason why I mention her is because in my fantasy world, we'd get along. She's close to her brother and the idea of another female ever coming in his life would probably make her feel bad or hate the other person. In my head, though, she'd like me. I'd be like an older sister to her, a best friend in the long run. She's a doll. And any Barone is good with me (:

-Wish List

With my birthday coming in less than 24 hours, I can't help but mentally list all of the things that I want, although I know I can't have. Somethings are more accessible, like perfume or cake. Others are crazy impossible, like a car or fancy trip. My mother wanted to have a nice family dinner (something we did last year) and I didn't want to. Instead I took the money and bought hygiene products like soap, lotion, etc. While at the store, I stopped by the music section looking for the We Are Love CD. It wasn't there, and my mom said she wouldn't buy it anyway. I did see, however, the Christmas CD they just released. Even if I had the money I wouldn't get it, because even though Christmas is mt favorite time of year, 15 Christmas songs would drive me nuts! One day I'll get the one I want. One day.

-Hello again

With the first nine weeks ending, I took a bit off from blogging about my babies. But I'm back for round two. More about how awesome, talented, and beautiful they are. More about how I wish I met them, the cute things they do, and the songs I love. Today's song choice: Non Farmi Aspettare. I've looked it up a couple of times to search the meaning but always forget. Something tells me learning Italian will become a challenge in the far future. Oh well, we'll cross that bridge when we get there. Tomorrow I'll blog a bit more about how fantastic they are. Unless your an Il Volover, you'll find me annoying! Goodnight.

-No one understands

I've always been the friend with different taste in music. In 8th grade I was crazy for Reggaetton while all my friends like hip hop and rap. Now I'm into Operatic Pop while everyone seems to think I'm crazy. Well, it doesn't bother me. I like being different in this aspect. Fitting in isn't something I want to do if it jeopardizes my taste in music. This is something I enjoy and brings me peace. When times are tough, it's nice to hear something without curse words or the N word thrown out after every sentence. This is some classical stuff. It's that good good. Il volo!

-To the rescue

We all have bad days. Lately, I'm having a little too much of those. Whether it's issues at school, home, or even with myself, I have found something that can always keep me at ease: music. I used to have a stage where I would listen to sad music when I was upset and only listened to energetic music when I was happy. Now I've learned that I was looking at it the wrong way. I must learn to find something that keeps me happy and relaxed. As I've mentioned, I can listen to the same songs over and over. Il Volo has truly been a blessing. Laying down in my bed listening to their music has been the most peaceful part of my day. And even though it's not the best music to pump me up at a gym, it's the best for controlling my emotions.

-"This time" lyrics

[GIANLUCA:]

After all the empty stars

And beautiful illusions

How can I be sure you're even here?

Maybe I'm too cynical

To fall until it's proven

Or maybe you're my year after year.

[IGNAZIO:]

Tell me you're in

Tell me I'm home

Promise you'll stay

And don't let me go.

[GIANLUCA:]

I'm waiting for a sign

So tell me that it's real this time.

[IGNAZIO:]

Open up the curtains

And clear off all the tables

I'm hoping we can change my history.

[GIANLUCA:]

'Cause who am I to recognize

The truth from a fable.

[ALL:]

And you're the one I wanted to believe.

[PIERO:]

Tell me you're in

Tell me I'm home

Promise you'll stay

And don't let me go.

[GIANLUCA:]

I'm waiting for a sign

So tell me that it's real this time.

[PIERO:]

Let me in

kill this doubt

'Cause from this high it's a long way down.

[GIANLUCA:]

Break my fall catch me now.

[IGNAZIO:]

Tell me you're in

Tell me I'm home

Promise you'll stay

And don't let me go

[GIANLUCA:]

I'm waiting for a sign.

[IGNAZIO:]

Tell me it's real this time.

[GIANLUCA:]

I'm waiting for sign

I need to know it's real

After all the empty stars

And beautiful illusions

How can I be sure you're even here?

Maybe I'm too cynical

To fall until it's proven

Or maybe you're my year after year

[IGNAZIO:]

Tell me you're in

Tell me I'm home

Promise you'll stay

And don't let me go

[GIANLUCA:]

I'm waiting for a sign

So tell me that it's real this time

[IGNAZIO:]

Open up the curtains

And clear off all the tables

I'm hoping we can change my history

[GIANLUCA:]

'Cause who am I to recognize

The truth from a fable

[ALL:]

And you're the one I wanted to believe

[PIERO:]

Tell me you're in

Tell me I'm home

Promise you'll stay

And don't let me go

[GIANLUCA:]

I'm waiting for a sign

So tell me that it's real this time

[PIERO:]

Let me in

kill this doubt

'Cause from this high it's a long way down

[GIANLUCA:]

Break my fall catch me now

[IGNAZIO:]

Tell me you're in

Tell me I'm home

Promise you'll stay

And don't let me go

[GIANLUCA:]

I'm waiting for a sign

[IGNAZIO:]

Tell me it's real this time

[GIANLUCA:]

I'm waiting for sign

I need to know it's real this time 

-I want more!

Some teens like Justin Bieber or One Direction. I like Il Volo. And even though I have two CD's and am constantly following them online, I feel like it's not enough. I don't know if I'm the only crazy fan who makes up scenarios in her head, but I sure feel like the only one. I want to be their friend, want to know them, need to meet them. As I've mentioned, I'm obsessed. I really have learned to revolve myself around them. I've played the CD my friend gave me twice. I feel like a little kid listening to them. I put on my scarf and glasses and get fabulous. They're perfect :3

-Teaching others about Il Volo

I went to the gym with my best friend yesterday and told her how another friend gave me an Il Volo CD. She didn't know who they were! What I love about her is that she's open to all my interests, especially since we have different tastes in almost everything. She asked me to look them up on Pandora so she could hear them. I warned her that the music is too relaxing for a workout and better for the cool down but she insisted. She thinks they're cute. She asked "why do they sound so old?" and I answered by saying that they're vocally mature, if that makes any sense. She didn't question it. I'm sure she won't be obsessed with them like I am, but at least she can agree that they're peaceful and beautiful. Maybe I can turn her into an Il Volover one day.

-Early Birthday Present

Every now and then you realize why you have friends. Whenever you're down or want to vent, they'll be there. I'm a loner, but always appreciate good friends. One of my followers from class is definitely one of those good friends. I walk into class and she calls me over. She handed me the new Il Volo CD, Mas Que Amor. I was screaming with joy and gave her the biggest hug! She's awesome. I'll admit she didn't buy it for me, she said she had it at home and doesn't know how it was there. She asked her mom and she didn't know either. It was my early birthday present. I now have two Il Volo CD;'s without buying them. I heard it as soon as I got home. It's beautiful. That was the brightest part of my day. When I was becoming saddened by anything I just remembered that I had the new CD. And that made all the difference.

-Wishing I was in D.R.

Now that the North American tour has ended, my boys are moving on to a more exotic part of the world. Latin America. Right now they're in Mexico, and by the pics on Instagram it looks like they're having a lot of fun. On one of their trips they'll be going to Dominican Republic which is already sold out! I'm amazed. From where I'm from, the most popular form of music is Bachata, Merengue, and Dembow. Who knew there were people that enjoyed classical music over there? I know it sounds insulting, like I'm saying they have no class. But 1-I'm Dominican so I can insult my people and 2-that's not the case. I don't know everyone there, and there are wealthy people in D.R. that would very much enjoy my babies. Il Volo is truly changing things up and it makes me love them more <3 I only wish I was there.

-Follow on Instagram

With the advances in social networks, there is always a way to stay updated about your favorite artists. I recently made an Instagram to follow my friends and share photos. I looked up Il Volo and found everything I was looking for. They post pictures almost everyday from concerts and even my boys being silly. They have so many followers but are only following three people; their personal accounts. As you might assume, I'm following them. I'm even following some fan clubs that love Il Volo as much as I do. No lie, my Instagram feed is always full of their pictures. You can follow the group too @ilvolomusic or follow them individually @barone_piero @gianginoble11 and @ignazioboschetto you'll need to go nowhere else for the ultimate Il Volo experience :3

-Here are the lyrics

Here are the lyrics to the song that make me melt every time. Painfully Beautiful. Along with a link of where you can hear the song. In the link you'll see other videos of songs. Check them out for yourself to see how amazing these guys truly are. Enjoy.

Every morning, watch you walking

Sunlight on your skin

Stand there staring, my hand shaking

My heart caving in

You walk by on the street

Take my breath from me

You're out of my reach

You're all that I see

Painfully beautiful, so beautiful

It breaks my heart

Shamefully beautiful and I

I can't look away

It makes my heart ache

You're painfully beautiful

In the evening, I'm there waiting

For one look at you

See your shadow in the window

You come into view

I can't think, I can't speak

Steal my heart from me

You're out of my league

I fall at your feet

Painfully beautiful, so beautiful

It breaks my heart

Shamefully beautiful and I

I can't look away

It makes my heart ache

You're painfully beautiful

I, I would die for one kiss

But you don't even know, I exist

You're out of my reach

You're all that I see

Painfully beautiful, so beautiful

It breaks my heart

Shamefully beautiful and I

I can't look away

It makes my heart ache

You're painfully beautiful

You're painfully beautiful

You're painfully beautiful

http://www.musictory.fr/musique/Il+Volo/Painfully+Beautiful

-Who's cuter?

I mention a lot how I find these guys beautiful, handsome, perfect! But who's cuter? There's an expression that says "for different tastes, different flavors" and that's the case with Il Volo. A fan may love all three equally, one more than another, or maybe even be obsessed with just one. I like Piero. My cousin likes Gianluca. And a lot of Instagram fans like Ignacio. It's really all about taste. Another thing would be what exactly is the interest? Is it just physical? Or do you love the exotic aspect? Maybe it's the voice. All beautifully unique as well. No matter what the case may be, you'll find something to love.

-Painfully Beautiful

I would be lying if I said that I'm not obsessed. But they're so beautiful <3 And I'm not just talking physically, but from intervie I look up I get a vibe that they're chill and nice. From they're pictures on Instagram and Facebook I see they're energetic and fun. They have a song called "Painfully Beautiful". It's so sweet. I use those words to describe them. "so beautiful it breaks my heart, I can't look away, it makes my heart ache". Having such a desire to know them hurts but also keeps my hope alive. I dreamt about them last night. I was going to a meet and greet with them and would have if I hadn't woken up. Anyway, my day will come. Check out the song! On my next blog I'll try to post music and/or videos.

-Il Volo in Miami

Yes, the concert was on Saturday. I held hope of going to it til the very last minute. But of course, miracles don't tend to happen to me. I was sad but tried to not beat myself up about it. I know I'll see them one day. I even feel I may one day meet the beauties. The next day they went to Orlando and had like three days of vacation and came back down. They were in Coco walk or some other fancy place around here. One day our paths will cross and I'll add them to my list of celebs that I've met :3

-Oh no!

The famous concert is this Saturday and I won't be attending! This is the saddest thing EVER. Once again I'm reminded that I will not be going. On Sunday I went to a baby shower and my mother randomly said "You know Il Volo is coming to Miami?" And I was like "Yeah!" She asked if I wanted to go. What type of question is that? Of course I do! But I know my mother. She always puts my hopes up so I didn't bother to even get excited. When I told her it was less than a week away she took back everything she said by stating that it was "too close". She's known for a while, so that was utter BS. Oh well, I guess I'll have to find something else to do on Saturday.

-Three voices, one soul

I never get tired of listening to Il Volo. While I drive, while cleaning, doing homework, even while I shower! They relax me in a way that I honestly can’t describe. It’s soothing. On my cell I only have like 10 songs but I play them over and over and love every second of it. If I’m upset, I turn to Il Volo. If I’m bored I look up interviews just hear their cute accents. And although I love Piero most of all, they all have a special place in my heart. Even Gianluca that seems a bit cocky to me sometimes. Their united “one soul” just seems to blend perfectly with mine. I’m starting to feel obsessed! And as the day for the concert approaches I keep hoping for a miracle. Magic ticket at my doorstep? Yes, please. If I had the money I would have bought the ticket in a heart beat. But I don’t :(I just hope I can one day buy their last CD. (We are love)

-Where to hear? Everywhere.

I’m dealing with a lot of Senior things in school right now, so I haven’t had as much time to think about Il Volo, sadly. From time to time I play the music, like at the gym yesterday. I usually don’t listen to such relaxing music while I work out because I need something to pump me up, not make me relaxed. However, towards the end of my workout and during my cool down, I decided to play it. I was mumbling the words while I was on the bike! I can’t stop. If I know the lyrics, I’m singing. Although I was nice enough not to sing at the top of my lungs. Two days ago I was even listening to them while doing dishes. I hate doing them! But good music makes the chore less dull. Last week, when I got home from school, I wanted to take a nap but wasn’t sleepy. I put Il Volo on, closed my eyes, and slowly drifted off. Il Volo, 24/7! I can’t get enough. 

-New album, new tour

After many more performances and much more success (don’t want to bore you all), they created a new album! On November 19, 2012 Il Volo released their second album title “We are Love”. It hit number 100 in the Billboard top 200. A few months later they released the album is Spanish, titled Mas Que Amor and a special edition of the album, that includes new remakes of 5 classics (Picture Below). The new tour has already begun. They are currently touring North America (Aug-Sep). They will after tour Latin America from October to November. They come to Miami on September 21 and I really want to go! But doubt that I will. From comments I’ve read online, they give good performances and really make it worth your money. I saw them on a PBS special and I can honestly say that’s when I fell in love <3

-Members and success

I’ll start by age. Piero Barone, my favorite, was born on June 24, 1993, in Naro,  province of Agrigento, Sicily, in southern Italy. Ignazio Boschetto was born in Bologna, Emilia Romagna, in northern Italy on October 4, 1994, and grew up in Marsala, Sicily. Gianluca Ginoble was born on February 11, 1995, in Roseto degli Abruzzi (province of Teramo), in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. He grew up and continues to live in the nearby hilltop town of Montepagano. Their first self-titled album was recorded in 2010 in the Abbey Road Studios in London and produced by Tony Renis and Humberto Gatica. It was released in Italy on November 30, 2010, and peaked at number 6 on the Italian Albums Chart, receiving the Gold certification by the Federation of the Italian Music Industry. The international edition of the album was released on April 12, 2011, and was promoted in the United States with a performance during the final three results show of American Idol’s tenth season. The group sang “’O sole mio”, which was released as a single in the United States in early 2011. The album debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200 and at number 1 on the Classical Albums, selling 23,000 copies in its first week.

-Intro to Il Volo

For those of you that don’t know anything about the Italian trio, you may be surprised to know that they didn’t know each other until only 4 years ago. These talented men started their career in 2009 on Ti Lascio Una Canzone, a music television show in Italy. During the competition, the three singers were chosen to perform the Neapolitan classic “O sole mio”. After the competition, they continued to perform together under the names “Tre Tenori”, “The Tryo”, “Il Trio”, and finally in the fall of 2010,  ”Il Volo” (which translates to “the flight” in Italian). Seeing how positively people were taking to Piero Barone, Gianluca Ginoble, and Ignazio Boschetto as a whole, producers Tony Renis and Humberto Gatica decided to work on a album. Il Volo is the first Italian group to sign an American label! These young men that don’t even reach 21 yet, are going very far, very soon.