Laritta Adderley, Bermuda's newest singing sensation, is living proof that dreams can come true with a little faith, patience and sacrifice.

Since childhood the St.David's Islander has dreamed of making a career of singing, and later this year she will take another giant step towards fulfilling her ambition, when her first CD, entitled 'Where do I go from here', will be released.

Ms. Adderley's debut CD has a little something in it for everyone with her honey-like vocals poured over Reggae, Rock and Roll, R&B and Gospel tracks exemplifying her diversity as an artist.

The 27-year-old devoted Christian, who works as a customer care representative at local jewellers ER Aubrey, gave another glimpse of the enormous potential she possesses at Fenway Park last Friday during the official launching of 'Bermuda Night' at the famous baseball ground.

As a member of the praise team at Glory Temple, First Church of God, it came as no surprise to see the rising star apply a heavy gospel accent on her rendition of 'Star Spangled Banner' at Fenway Park.

Ms. Adderley's stunning performance had a rather therapeutic feel to it that placed the 37,708 in attendance under a melodic spell 'till they could no longer contain their approval and burst into a loud roar that shuddered the rafters around the stadium.

"I got to see her at Shea Stadium in New York and she was great then. This time she was even better and I felt the fans here (Boston) responded to her performance more strongly than they did in New York," was the way Glenn Jones, press secretary for Premier Ewart Brown, summed up the singer's electrifying performance.

After making her way from the baseball diamond to the upper suite to be reunited with the Bermudian entourage, the 2007 Bermuda Idol winner was more than happy to shed light on some of the struggles she has encountered to make it this far.

"Basically this is my dream and I have been through a lot to get to where I am today. And I am grateful to God for blessing me," she said.

Yet rather than get all caught up in the moment, the former CedarBridge Academy student kept her feet planted firmly on the ground and even had the presence of mind to praise some of those who have helped her along the way.

"First of all I must thank God for making all of this possible. I also thank my family, friends and Dr. Brown for giving me the opportunity, all the sponsors and especially my boss (Linda Adderley) who had mercy on me and allowed me to come here and follow my dream," she said.

Ms. Adderley also gave props to childhood idol, Lady Tyson, who continues to have a big influence on her career.

"Lady Tyson can flow and I wish she was here. She is a legend and when I was younger I looked up to her. She has taught me a lot and inspired me to go on," she said.

So to has Ms. Adderley's grandmother, Mrs. Mildred Davis, who, when she was just age 15, won an award for singing at the world famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York.

"She still sings to this very day at the Seventh Day Adventist Church," Ms.Adderley quickly pointed out.

As for her latest performance that did all but guarantee the Boston Red Sox victory over the Atlanta Braves, Ms. Adderley commented: "It was definitely an honour and just awesome to hear the crowd's applause after I performed.

"I am actually starting to get used to this; it's become a regular thing. And I am proud to be here for Bermuda."

Mr Jones, a former Boston journalist, has no doubts Ms.Adderley has what it takes to make it all the way to the top.

"If she keeps improving at this rate she can make it," he said. "She just keeps getting better with time like fine wine."