A Heartfelt Thank You From a former Italian Immigrant Who Dared to Dream

An Open Letter to My Supporters

Dear Friends, Fans, and Believers,

The numbers just came in, and I'm sitting here overwhelmed with gratitude.

Top 5% of Streamed Artists in 2025

513K Monthly Listeners on MusicYoutube 17.2 Million TikTok Views with 948K Likes

These aren't just statistics on a screen. Each number represents someone who pressed play, someone who felt something, someone who gave my music a chance. That someone is you.

I need you to understand something: these achievements happened without the backing of any major record label. This is the power of independent music. This is what happens when an artist refuses to compromise their vision and when listeners like you choose to support that vision. Operating through my independent label, Zanna Records, and fueled by your amazing love and support, we've reached levels that truly humble me.

There's someone I must acknowledge—my musical partner and the love of my life, Claudette-Renee Lyons. Thank you for believing in my vision when it was just a dream. Your incredible talent has been fundamental in bringing "You Are My Destiny" to the world. Together, we've created something that resonates across continents, and I'm forever grateful for your artistry and your heart.

But here's the truth: We've just started. This was just a warm-up.

More exciting news is on the horizon. In January We'll be featured in Rolling Stone UK and Billboard Magazine Italy. On January 8th, you'll see us on PIX 11 News in New York. There's so much more coming, and I can't wait to share this journey with all of you.

To everyone who believed in me—thank you. Your faith kept me going through the difficult times.

And to those who didn't believe? I thank you too. You gave me the motivation to never give up.

Gianluca Zanna, 1998 the last 15 months before Emigrating to America was living as Roman Gladiator on the streets of Rome

You reminded me why that little skinny Italian kid dreaming in a public boarding school never stopped believing. That boy who imagined coming to America and becoming a songwriter—he's still inside me, and your doubt only made his fire burn brighter.

From living on the streets of Rome as a gladiator performer to standing here today, reaching millions of you around the world—this journey has taught me that dreams don't have expiration dates. They just need persistence, passion, and people like you who are willing to listen.

As we step into this new year, I promise you this: I will continue to create music that speaks to your soul. I will continue to honor your support by never compromising the artistic integrity that brought us together. And I will continue to prove that independent artists can not only survive but thrive in this industry.

Happy New Year to each and every one of you.

Here's to more music, more dreams, and more moments that remind us why we fell in love with the power of a song in the first place.

With endless gratitude and love,

Gianluca Zanna Founder & CEO, Zanna Records Artist, Songwriter, Producer

"From Italy to America, from dreaming to achieving—thank you for making the impossible possible."

Follow the journey: GianlucaZanna.com