Janette Luffred

Miss Janette Luffred is a retired back-up singer, national recording artist and Former Miss Western New York. She performs the National Anthem for NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, World Cup Soccer and US Open games/matches. She also sang in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Growing up in Western New York, having musical parents and an older brother as a pianist, she knew right off the bat music would be a huge portion of her life.

She has degrees in Vocal (Opera) Performance, Theatre Arts and Arts Administration from SUNY Fredonia, Chautauqua Institute, Manhattan School of Music and Firenze Music School in Italy. Upon graduating, she began touring with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Billy Joel, Jon Secada, Luther Vandross and others. After moving to Atlanta, Janette began working in recording studios with rap, hip-hop and R&B artists by coaching and singing backup vocals.

During that time, she was approached by Courtnay and Rowe, where she now calls home. She has been a Vocal Coach and flute/piano teacher with them for 20 plus years. She specializes in Audition Preparation and Stage Presentation. You can see her current and former students on Broadway, Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, country music charts, indie films, mainstream movies and numerous local theaters. She currently MC's the Open Mics at St. Angelos Pizza Shop, The Pace Fair and other functions around the Atlanta area.