| Shanna Crooks | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 31, 1985 |
| Origin | Florida |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupations | Singer/songwriter |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Labels | Atlantic Records |
| Website | www.myspace.com/shannacrooks |
Shanna Crooks is an American singer/songwriter currently signed to Atlantic Records.
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Shanna Crooks was born in Florida on July 31, 1985.
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 Rich, 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,[1] 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[1] 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 , Diana Degarmo ("Right Back Where We Ended") Katelyn Tarver and Koda Kumi (“Can We Go Back”). In 2011, Shanna co-wrote "Lightweight" for Demi Lovato for her third album, Unbroken.
In August 2007, Shanna secured a record deal with Atlantic Records in New York, New York. While signed to Atlantic, Shanna released a single that was featured in the Clean and Clear commercial - "Wakin' Up To Love", which became available through iTunes. In August 2010, Shanna announced via her Facebook account that she was no longer associated with Atlantic Records. No plans have yet been put forth to work on a debut album. Shanna continues to write and record.
Take It From Me (2000)