BIOGRAPHY
Paola Rossato is an Italian singer-songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist whose music is rooted in storytelling, human connection and personal growth.
After establishing herself within the Italian singer-songwriter scene, in recent years she has opened a new international chapter, writing and releasing music in English and developing artistic connections beyond Italy.
2023–2026 — A New Chapter
Paola’s increasingly strong connection with Ireland, her encounter with Irish singer-songwriter Gráinne Hunt in 2022, and the relationships developed with musicians and songwriters from different countries gradually shaped a new artistic direction.
In early 2024, she made a defining choice: to devote herself fully to music. With lyrics always at the heart of her work, she began writing new songs in English, bringing together music, travel and her desire to connect people and cultures through songs.
- August 2026 — Performed a full solo voice-and-guitar concert at St Augustine’s Church in Derry, Northern Ireland, as part of its Summer Lunchtime Concerts series.
- August 2026 — Interviewed live on Highland Radio in Letterkenny, Donegal, talking about her music and artistic journey.
- 2026 — Featured in an extensive interview with Donegal News about her English-language songs, artistic journey and long-standing connection with Ireland.
- From March 2026 — Began releasing her new English-language album one single at a time, with the songs accompanied by official music videos.
- 2024, 2025, 2026 — Participated for three consecutive years in the International Songwriting Retreat at the Irish Institute of Music and Song in Balbriggan, Ireland, writing alongside songwriters and musicians from different countries.
- 2023 — Participated in the first edition of Your Roots Are Showing in Monaghan, Ireland, also performing at the event.
2018–2019 — “Facile” and National Recognition
Paola’s debut album “Facile” received major national recognition within the Italian singer-songwriter scene.
2019 — MEI Award
On 6 February 2019, in Sanremo, “Facile” received the MEI Special Award for Best Female Debut Album of 2018, presented by MEI – Meeting delle Etichette Indipendenti.
2018 — Targhe Tenco
In 2018, “Facile” was selected among the five finalists for the Targa Tenco – Opera Prima.
The Targhe Tenco are widely regarded as Italy’s most prestigious recognition dedicated to singer-songwriters and songwriting.
Awards & Selected Recognitions
2019
- MEI – Special Award for Best Female Debut Album of 2018, for her album “Facile”.
- Across the Border — Special Recognition, awarded by Kulturni Dom, Gorizia.
2018
- Targhe Tenco — Top 5 Finalist, Opera Prima, with “Facile”.
- L’Artista che non c’era — Finalist.
- Across the Border — Special Recognition, awarded by Kulturni Dom, Gorizia.
2013
- Botteghe d’Autore — 2nd place.
- Botteghe d’Autore — Best Lyrics Award.
- L’Artista che non c’era — Finalist.
- Premio Donida — SIAE “Ricordando il Maestro” Award.
- Premio Lunezia — 2nd place, Autori di Testo, for “Infame”.
2012
- Premio Bianca d’Aponte — Best Composition Award.
- Premio Bianca d’Aponte — Special Critics’ Award.
- Premio Poggio Bustone – Festival Nazionale della Canzone d’Autore — 2nd place.
2010
- Premio Bianca d’Aponte — Special Critics’ Award.
- AreaSanremo – Finalist with her song “Ballata piccola”.
2008
- Premio Lunezia — 3rd place, Autori di Testo, for “Confine”.
- SanremoLab – Finalist with her song “Sui vetri e dagli occhi”.