Rosy Dawn is a native San Diegan who has been immersed in music since she was a child. Raised by a single mom who made a point of making sure music was an important element to Rosy's upbringing. Rosy and her mother sang together as a folk duo, blending and creating beautiful harmonies. Ella Fitzgerald, Bessie Smith, and Linda Ronstadt were just some of the artists that were frequently played in her home while growing up, contributing to some of Rosy's early influences.