Megan Slankard
American musician and singer-songwriter (born 1983) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American musician and singer-songwriter (born 1983) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Megan Slankard (born June 6, 1983) is an American musician and singer-songwriter.[1]
Megan Slankard | |
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Slankard performing at the 2011 SXSW Music Festival. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | June 6, 1983 |
| Origin | Tracy, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, rock |
| Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Megan Slankard Music (2001—present), KC Turner Music (2008—present) |
| Website | Megan Slankard Official Website |
Megan Slankard was born on June 6, 1983 in Tracy, California. Slankard began learning the guitar when she was 10 years old.[2] At age 17, Slankard produced and recorded her first album, Lady is a Pirate, with her brother at home on her computer.[1][2]
After turning 18, Slankard toured with David Knopfler as the opening act for his European tour[1][2] and co-wrote the title song of his album Ship of Dreams.[3]
In July 2004, Slankard appeared on an episode of TLC's What Not to Wear. The episode first aired July 16, 2004.[4]
Slankard's album Freaky Little Story appeared on the Acoustic Guitar 2004 Top 5 list[1][2] and became a top ten seller on the Amazon CD sales chart.[5] In 2005, she released the EP album A Little Extra Sun produced by Adam Rossi.[5]
According to her web site, she was a semi-finalist in Discmaker's 2007 Independent Music World Series and International Songwriting Competition and finalist in the 2008 and 2009 Musician's Atlas/Borders Books Independent Music Awards. She was the January 2009 Top 5 artist in the Famecast Competition.[6] She released her album A Token of the Wreckage in 2011.[7]
In July 2011, Slankard (composer, guitar, mandolin, vocals ), Joel Ackerson (composer, engineer, guitar, mandolin, vocals), Zack Teran (upright bass, vocals), and Eric Andersen (composer, piano, vocals) formed The Novelists, a Reno-based lyrical rock band. The four singer-songwriters collaborated to produce the band's debut album, "Backstory", released January 1, 2012.[8]
Slankard's music has also been featured on San Francisco radio's KFOG compilation CD. She was a final selection artist for RPM Direct Presents: Unsigned Artists Volume 3 compilation CD; an A&R Online featured artist; a Song and Film Spotlight artist; and, an Acoustic Cafe featured artist on the “One to Watch” syndicated radio program (sponsored by the USA Songwriting Competition). [citation needed]
Slankard was nominated for the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards for Folk/Singer Songwriter Song of the year for her song "The Happy Birthday".[9][10] Slankard won the 8th annual Independent Music Awards Vox Pop award in the Best Cover Song category for her rendering of the song "America".[9][11]
Slankard appeared on an episode of TLC's What Not to Wear in July 2004 and in a follow-up episode a year later.[1][6]
Slankard's preferred equipment includes:[2]
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