Skylar Stecker

Skylar Stecker
Born (2002-04-24) April 24, 2002[1][2]
Tampa, Florida, US[2]
Occupation Singer
Years active 2012–present
Television
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Piano
  • Guitar
Labels Cherrytree[3]
Website www.skylarstecker.com

Skylar Stecker (born April 24, 2002) is an American singer-songwriter and actress.

Career

Skylar's career began to take shape when she performed at the 2012 International Modeling & Talent Association Awards in Los Angeles where she was awarded best singer and most sought after talent.[4] In 2012, she had sung the national anthem at Wisconsin Badgers,[5] New Orleans Saints,[6] UCLA, and Green Bay Packers games, as well as a NASCAR race. She performed the National Anthem more than one hundred times.[7] She performed on stage alongside MattyBRaps. In August 2013, she began actively recording and releasing cover videos on her YouTube channel.[8] In the fall of 2013, Skylar had a guest starring role in the ABC comedy Super Fun Night starring Rebel Wilson.[9] Her first studio album was released on September 25, 2015, it featured the singles "Rooftop", "Rascal", "That's What's Up", "Crazy Beautiful" which were released in 2015. It was one of the most awaited albums of the 2015 fourth quarter.[10]

In September 2015, she was picked as Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month and was featured on NBC's Today show broadcast nationally in the United States where she performed live her single "Crazy Beautiful".

"Rooftop" debuted on the Dance Club Songs chart at No. 45 on June 13, 2015.[11] It peaked at No. 11 on July 25, 2015.[12] She also appeared in 2015's Holiday Music Special.[13] She released another version of her album "This Is Me" in June 2016, titling it "This Is Me: Signature Version".[14] In September 2016, her cover of Sweet Dreams with JX Riders hit No. 1 on the Dance Club Songs chart.[15]

On March 10, 2017, Stecker released the single "Only Want You". It was produced by Tricky Stewart. Following the release of "Only Want You," she was named Radio Disney's Next Big Thing in May 2017.[16]

Skylar's song "Crazy Beautiful" was used in The Sims 4 soundtrack, where Skylar recorded the song entirely in the Similish language used in the game. It is under the 'Tween Pop' genre available to play through music devices during gameplay.

Skylar Stecker portrays Ridley in Season 4 episodes of Austin & Ally, "Karaoke & Kalamity" and "Mini-Me's & Muffin Baskets".

Skylar’s song How Did We was featured on the soundtrack for the 2017 film Everything, Everything. The soundtrack was released on May 17. [17] Prior to the release of the soundtrack and film, Stecker released a music video for the song featuring scenes from the movie[18].

Influence

Her main influences are Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera and Alicia Keys.[19]

Personal life

Born on April 24, 2002, in Tampa, Florida, Stecker is the daughter of Aaron Stecker and Kara Hendricks. She has a brother, Dorsett. She was raised in Wisconsin.[20] She has been vegetarian for 5 years and vegan since January 2015.[21] She currently resides in Irvine, California.[22] She attended Bonita Canyon Elementary School for the 2012-13 school year but is now homeschooled.

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Notes
US
Heat
Pacific
[23]
This Is Me 4
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Extended plays

List of EPs
Title EP details Notes
Firecracker[25]

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart
positions		 Album
US US
Dance
[12]		 US
Dance/Elec
[26]
"Little Bit Too Much"[27] 2013 — — — N/A
"Hey" 2015 — — — Firecracker
"Rooftop" — 11 — This is Me
"Rascal" — — —
"That's What's Up" — — —
"Crazy Beautiful" — 14 —
"Bring Me to Life"
(featuring Kalin and Myles)		 2016 — — —
"Let It Show" — — — N/A
"Sweet Dreams" (cover)
(JX Riders and Skylar Stecker)[28]		 — 1[29] 29
"How Did We" 2017 — — —
"Only Want You" — 2[30] —
Title Year Album
"Stereo Hearts" (cover)
(MattyB featuring Skylar Stecker)[31]		 2013 N/A
"The Monster" (cover)
(MattyB featuring Skylar Stecker)[32]
"Shake It Off" (cover)
(MattyB featuring Skylar Stecker)[33]		 2014
"Star Darlings 'Wish Now' (Skylar Stecker Remix)[34] 2016

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2013 Super Fun Night Brittany 1 episode
2013 Mahomie Madness Herself 1 web-episode
2015 Austin & Ally Ridley 2 episodes

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result ref
2012 International Modeling and Talent Association Most Sought After Talent (Female) Herself Won [35][36]
2015 Libby Award Best Use of Internet Stardom for Animals [37][38]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.j-14.com/posts/13-things-you-didn-t-know-about-skylar-stecker-56927/photos/skylar-stecker-13-90150
  2. 1 2 http://www.kidzworld.com/article/29207-skylar-stecker-exclusive-interview-and-bio
  3. ↑ http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=111735
  4. ↑ http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/549043
  5. ↑ Doug Moe, "Skylar Stecker's triumphant return", Wisconsin State Journal, November 8, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Former Saints running back Aaron Stecker's daughter to perform national anthem at Friday's game", New Orleans Saints, August 8, 2013.
  7. ↑ http://www.j-14.com/posts/13-things-you-didn-t-know-about-skylar-stecker-56927/photos/skylar-stecker-4-90139#photo-anchor
  8. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/user/rekcets27/videos
  9. ↑ https://vimeo.com/77721478
  10. ↑ "Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Taylor Swift & More: What's the Song of the Fall?". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  11. ↑ "Chart Highlights: Taylor Swift Ties Record as 'Bad Blood' Hits Pop Songs Top 10". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  12. 1 2 http://www.billboard.com/artist/6584550/skylar-stecker/chart
  13. ↑ "Skylar Stecker". IMDb. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  14. ↑ "Cherrytree Records Announces Distribution Deal With ADA". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  15. ↑ "Lindsey Stirling Scores Third No. 1 on Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  16. ↑ "Skylar Stecker Is Radio Disney's Next Big Thing — and Here's Where You've Seen Her Before". J-14. 2017-05-08. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
  17. ↑ "Everything, Everything (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  18. ↑ SkylarSteckerVEVO (2017-05-10), Skylar Stecker - How Did We (From "Everything, Everything" Soundtrack), retrieved 2017-06-21
  19. ↑ http://skylarstarstecker.skyrock.com/3228492059-Bio-de-Skylar.html
  20. ↑ http://www.j-14.com/posts/13-things-you-didn-t-know-about-skylar-stecker-56927/photos/skylar-stecker-2-90141#photo-anchor
  21. ↑ http://www.j-14.com/posts/13-things-you-didn-t-know-about-skylar-stecker-56927/photos/skylar-stecker-5-90143#photo-anchor
  22. ↑ "Skylar Stecker - Biography | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  23. ↑ "Billboard heat pacific". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  24. ↑ http://www.j-14.com/posts/skylar-stecker-shares-this-is-me-album-track-list-68308
  25. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/firecracker-mw0002843729
  26. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f0=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22Sweet%20Dreams%22&f1=itm_field_chart_id%3A1234&refine=1
  27. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/fr/album/little-bit-too-much/id833662752?i=833662759
  28. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y9FURaisuE
  29. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f0=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22Sweet%20Dreams%22&f1=itm_field_chart_id%3A359&refine=1
  30. ↑ http://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-club-play-songs/2017-08-19
  31. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsbW4U2Mwfk
  32. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv7r-tnP4cw
  33. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOoRWZJ5PxA
  34. ↑ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8tDrJj-uyQ
  35. ↑ http://that-imta-blog.blogspot.fr/2013/10/imta-alum-skylar-stecker-on-super-fun.html
  36. ↑ http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/1/prweb9103212.htm
  37. ↑ http://www.skylarstecker.com/news/skylar-named-2015-libby-awards-hero?page=1
  38. ↑ http://features.peta2.com/libby-awards-2015/
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