Shanna Crooks
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Shanna Crooks is an American singer/songwriter currently signed to Atlantic Records
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, who signed Crooks to a publishing deal in 2005. John calls Shanna, 'One of the best songwriters he's come across in a long time as well as one of the most impressive people he has ever met.' She was soon invited to join MuzikMafia
, the informal collective of Nashville-based musicians and artists co-founded by Rich and his collaborator Big Kenny Alphin. In addition to her MuzikMafia ties, Crooks has performed backing vocals for artists ranging from Avenged Sevenfold
and Robert Randolph to Randy Jackson
and Sam Moore
as well as performed over 1000 shows worldwide including appearances in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Auckland, New Zealand and The Bahamas.
In 2007, Shanna signed with Atlantic Records and where she spent most of her time traveling between Los Angeles, New York and Miami writing and collaborating with other notable writers for her debut album.
In 2008, Shanna signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV New York. Her songs have been featured in national television campaigns for Clean & Clear
(“Wakin’ Up To Love”), and recorded by major label artists like Kelly Clarkson
, Katelyn Tarver
and Koda Kumi (“Can We Go Back”). In 2011, Shanna co-wrote "Lightweight" for Demi Lovato
for her third album, Unbroken
.
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
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Music career
At the age of eighteen, Crooks moved to Nashville, TN to pursue a career in music. Shortly after moving, her songwriting caught the attention of country music superstar John RichJohn Rich
John Rich may refer to:* John Tyler Rich, US Congressman* John Rich , television and film director* John Rich , American musician* John Rich , 18th century theater manager and father of English Pantomime...
, who signed Crooks to a publishing deal in 2005. John calls Shanna, 'One of the best songwriters he's come across in a long time as well as one of the most impressive people he has ever met.' She was soon invited to join MuzikMafia
MuzikMafia
The MuzikMafia was an informal collection of American country music artists, founded in October 2001 in Nashville, Tennessee by Big Kenny and John Rich , along with Jon Nicholson and Cory Gierman....
, the informal collective of Nashville-based musicians and artists co-founded by Rich and his collaborator Big Kenny Alphin. In addition to her MuzikMafia ties, Crooks has performed backing vocals for artists ranging from Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold is an American heavy metal band from Huntington Beach, California. Formed in 1999, the group consists of vocalist M. Shadows, lead guitarist Synyster Gates, rhythm guitarist Zacky Vengeance, bassist Johnny Christ....
and Robert Randolph to Randy Jackson
Randy Jackson
Randall Darius "Randy" Jackson is an American bassist, singer, record producer, music manager, A&R executive, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is best known as a judge on American Idol and executive producer for MTV's America's Best Dance Crew...
and Sam Moore
Sam Moore
Samuel David Moore is an American Southern Soul and Rhythm & Blues singer who was the tenor vocalist for the soul vocal duo Sam & Dave from 1961 through 1981...
as well as performed over 1000 shows worldwide including appearances in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Auckland, New Zealand and The Bahamas.
In 2007, Shanna signed with Atlantic Records and where she spent most of her time traveling between Los Angeles, New York and Miami writing and collaborating with other notable writers for her debut album.
In 2008, Shanna signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV New York. Her songs have been featured in national television campaigns for Clean & Clear
Clean & Clear
Clean & Clear is a line of dermatology products owned by Johnson & Johnson.The brand was originally developed by Revlon as a line of sensitive skin personal care items in 1957. The "Clean & Clear" name was based on products that contained no fragrance or dyes, and left no residue after rinsing. The...
(“Wakin’ Up To Love”), and recorded by major label artists like Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Brianne Clarkson is an American pop rock singer-songwriter and actress. Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and would later become the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003.In 2003,...
, Katelyn Tarver
Katelyn Tarver
Katelyn Marie Tarver is an American singer/songwriter/actress. She is known for her current role as Jo Taylor on the Nickelodeon series Big Time Rush and as Natalie on the ABC series No Ordinary Family.-Singing career:...
and Koda Kumi (“Can We Go Back”). In 2011, Shanna co-wrote "Lightweight" for Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato
"She’s got the range, the full emotional spectrum, incredible control… Vocally, she’s the best thing Disney’s had since Christina Aguilera."—Producer Toby Gad on Demi Lovato's vocals...
for her third album, Unbroken
Unbroken (Demi Lovato album)
Unbroken is the third studio album by American pop singer Demi Lovato. The album was released on September 20, 2011, by Hollywood Records. Lovato worked with a variety of producers and writers such as Toby Gad, Rock Mafia, Timbaland, Dreamlab, and others...
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