Sometimes it's hard to parse between the pretenders and the legitimate singer-songwriters of this generation, particularly on the female side. So many female artists are packaged and repackaged and produced with layers of vocal overlay that you can't really tell whether they truly have the songwriting and singing chops to last.

Fortunately, in this case, it's very apparent that Anna Nalick has what it takes. She carries an easy but passionate singing style that comes across strongly, not in a contrived way but with real sincerity. I would place her at the top of the heap of up-and-coming female vocal talents (with folks like Duffy, and a notch above the Kelly Clarksons of the world...as much fun as I think Kelly is).