Zac Poor

Zac Poor
photo by Brian Powers
Zac Poor in 2012 by Brian Powers
Background information
Birth name Zachary Scott Poor
Genres Pop, Adult Contemporary, Pop rock
Occupation(s) Singer-Songwriter
Website zacpoor.com

Zac Poor is an American singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles, California who first appeared on the music scene in early 2010 with his EP, "Let's Just Call it Heartbreak",[1] a collaboration with Glee producer Adam Anders.[2] Universal Motown executive Sylvia Rhone took notice of Poor's talent and signed him to his first major label deal in early 2011.[3] Rhone stepped down as President of Motown within months of signing Poor amidst a shakeup at the label.[4] He and Universal parted ways shortly thereafter.

Zac Poor's writing career includes collaborations with Carl Falk (One Direction, Britney Spears), Brian Kennedy (Chris Brown, Rihanna, Rascal Flatts), Jason Derulo, Nick Jonas, The Backstreet Boys, Howie Dorough, Delta Goodrem, Samantha Jade, The Jonas Brothers, Girls Generation, and several others.

He began work on his debut LP in late 2011 and collaborated on several of the albums tracks with up and coming producer Mason Levy (MdL) (Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Mike Posner). In April 2013 Poor released a clip of the MdL produced "The Way it Feels", a pop ballad rumored to be the LP's lead single. Finnish producer Hank Solo has also contributed several songs to the album, including the yet to be announced title track.[5]

Poor cites Bryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, and George Michael as being his musical influences.[6]

A release date for his LP has not been announced. In August 2013 an alleged demo for Poor's forthcoming album titled "She Believes in Love" was leaked online.[7]

Poor has most recently been listed as a writer on the double platinum "Los Que Vivimos" by David Bisbal, "UP!" by Australian artist Samantha Jade.,[8] and "Burn The Bright Lights" by The Collective.[9]

Personal life

Poor was raised in Fairfield, Montana and moved to Los Angeles following high school to pursue a career in music.[10] Mail Online published a story linking Poor romantically to Australian pop artist Samantha Jade.[11] Neither party has confirmed or denied the claim.

References

  1. ↑ "Ready to Pop: Zac Poor "She'll Be Breaking Hearts"". Retrieved 7 December 2013. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  2. ↑ Gallo, Phil. "'Glee' Producer Adam Anders Launches Record Label". Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  3. ↑ "Label Signings This Month" (PDF). Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  4. ↑ "Sylvia Rhone Officially Leaves Universal Motown". Retrieved 7 December 2013. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  5. ↑ Tolppanen, Euro. "Elements In LA". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  6. ↑ Stafford, Holly. "Hollywood Dame Exclusive Interview - Zac Poor". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  7. ↑ "She Believes". Youtube. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  8. ↑ "UP FOR NEW SAMMY JADE?". AusPop. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
  9. ↑ "The Collective – Burn the Bright Lights". jbhifi. JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  10. ↑ "Artist Biography: Zac Poor". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  11. ↑ "PreviousNext Has Samantha Jade found love? The singer cosies up to songwriter Zachary Poor... as they fly back home to Perth together". dailymail.co.uk. Mail Online. Retrieved 12 June 2014.

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