Hope Partlow
Encyclopedia
Hope Partlow is an American
pop singer from Drummonds, Tennessee
.
Her first album, titled Who We Are, was released September 6, 2005. Her first on-screen national exposure was performing a song from the album on the September 9, 2005 edition of The Tonight Show
with the song "Sick Inside."
Prior to the release of her album, her song, "Whatever Comes Our Way", was the theme to the The WB comedy Living With Fran
, starring Fran Drescher
. In the summer of 2005, she toured with Jesse McCartney
, acting as his open act.
In November 2005, as part of the label's restructuring, Virgin made the decision to drop Partlow's contract. Hope's music remained on iTunes, and she appeared on such outlets as teen network The N to promote her album. In 2007, The Cheetah Girls covered Hope's first single "Who We Are" on their album TCG
.
In April 2007, Hope announced on her Myspace that she had teamed up with guitarist, Ryan Wilson to form a new duo act, Hope & Ryan. The new Myspace profile featured a demo by the two, titled "Try." Just three months later, Hope announced through a Myspace announcement that while seeking a female vocalist and musician to join her and Ryan, they found Sara Rachele and have now decided to become a trio, called The Love Willows. Since then, Sara has left the group.
On April 24, 2008 The Love Willows announced on Myspace that they have officially signed to Decca Records
/Universal Music Group
. Their first full-length album, titled Hey! Hey!, was released in August 2009 after the 2008 release of the single "Falling Faster" from the same album.
In May 2009, The Love Willows were booted from The Veronicas
' American summer tour without reason. Myspace postings were exchanged between The Veronicas and Hope arguing the situation, with The Veronicas stating the Love Willows "were never promised an entire three months." The Love Willows were dropped from Decca
shortly before the album's release on August 31, 2009.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
pop singer from Drummonds, Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
.
Biography
Partlow grew up singing gospel and country songs in her native town. She was a popular act at the local Strand Theatre. While still in her early teens, a demo she and her family had self-produced, made its way to an aunt working as a songwriter in Nashville. Eventually, the recording found the ear of producer and Virgin CEO, Matt Serletic, and by the time Partlow was 14, she had signed her first contract.Her first album, titled Who We Are, was released September 6, 2005. Her first on-screen national exposure was performing a song from the album on the September 9, 2005 edition of The Tonight Show
The Tonight Show
The Tonight Show is an American late-night talk show that has aired on NBC since 1954. It is the longest currently running regularly scheduled entertainment program in the United States, and the third longest-running show on NBC, after Meet the Press and Today.The Tonight Show has been hosted by...
with the song "Sick Inside."
Prior to the release of her album, her song, "Whatever Comes Our Way", was the theme to the The WB comedy Living With Fran
Living With Fran
Living With Fran is an American sitcom that debuted on The WB network in April 2005 that starred Fran Drescher. The show last aired on March 2006.-Premise:Drescher plays Fran Reeves, an interior designer and divorced mother of two...
, starring Fran Drescher
Fran Drescher
Francine Joy "Fran" Drescher is an American film and television actress, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer, author, singer, talk show host, political lobbyist and health activist...
. In the summer of 2005, she toured with Jesse McCartney
Jesse McCartney
Jesse McCartney is an American singer-songwriter, actor and voice actor. McCartney achieved fame in the late 1990s on the daytime drama All My Children as JR Chandler. He later joined boy band Dream Street, and eventually branched out into a solo musical career...
, acting as his open act.
In November 2005, as part of the label's restructuring, Virgin made the decision to drop Partlow's contract. Hope's music remained on iTunes, and she appeared on such outlets as teen network The N to promote her album. In 2007, The Cheetah Girls covered Hope's first single "Who We Are" on their album TCG
TCG (album)
-Wal-Mart bonus EP:The Wal-Mart edition of the album came with an exclusive EP, which consists of five bonus tracks.-So Bring It On:"So Bring It On" was a Disney Channel-only promo single from the album. It premiered on Radio Disney on August 25, 2007. The music video officially premiered on Disney...
.
In April 2007, Hope announced on her Myspace that she had teamed up with guitarist, Ryan Wilson to form a new duo act, Hope & Ryan. The new Myspace profile featured a demo by the two, titled "Try." Just three months later, Hope announced through a Myspace announcement that while seeking a female vocalist and musician to join her and Ryan, they found Sara Rachele and have now decided to become a trio, called The Love Willows. Since then, Sara has left the group.
On April 24, 2008 The Love Willows announced on Myspace that they have officially signed to Decca Records
Decca Records
Decca Records began as a British record label established in 1929 by Edward Lewis. Its U.S. label was established in late 1934; however, owing to World War II, the link with the British company was broken for several decades....
/Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
. Their first full-length album, titled Hey! Hey!, was released in August 2009 after the 2008 release of the single "Falling Faster" from the same album.
In May 2009, The Love Willows were booted from The Veronicas
The Veronicas
The Veronicas are an Australian electrorock, pop-punk and rock band. Twin sisters Jessica and Lisa Origliasso formed the band in 1999 in Brisbane. They have their own line of clothing which was released in 2007....
' American summer tour without reason. Myspace postings were exchanged between The Veronicas and Hope arguing the situation, with The Veronicas stating the Love Willows "were never promised an entire three months." The Love Willows were dropped from Decca
Decca Records
Decca Records began as a British record label established in 1929 by Edward Lewis. Its U.S. label was established in late 1934; however, owing to World War II, the link with the British company was broken for several decades....
shortly before the album's release on August 31, 2009.
Personal life
In August 2009, Partlow announced on her MySpace page that she and Ryan Wilson were engaged. The two married on September 5, 2010.Albums
| Album Information |
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Who We Are
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External links
- Hope Partlow's Official Site (currently not available and under construction)
- The Love Willows' Official Website
- The Love Willows' Myspace Page
- [ Hope Partlow] at Allmusic
- Kendig, Angela, "Hope Partlow", Girls Life (via FindArticles.com), Oct/Nov 2005.