Jordan Pruitt
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Jordan Lynne Pruitt is an American recording artist. She started writing songs at age nine. After recording a demo album
in 2006, Pruitt was discovered by producer Keith Thomas
and later signed to Hollywood Records
.
Pruitt's debut studio album, No Ordinary Girl
, was released in February 2007, and included her first charting single, "Outside Looking In." The album peaked at number sixty-four on the Billboard 200
chart in the United States. Her second album, Permission to Fly
, was released in August 2008.
Pruitt resides near Franklin, TN, when not on tour or in Los Angeles. She is currently writing and recording her third album and is managed by The Jonas Group.
that was eventually discovered by producer Keith Thomas
. Shortly after, Pruitt was signed to Hollywood Records
.
. Her debut studio album, No Ordinary Girl
, was released on February 6, 2007 and peaked at number sixty-four on the Billboard 200
chart in the United States.
Pruitt toured as the opening act on select dates of The Cheetah Girls 2006 tour and all stops on the High School Musical: The Concert
tour, in 2006 and 2007.
Pruitt's second studio album, Permission to Fly
, was released on August 26, 2008. The album was essentially a commercial failure; both it and its singles failed to appear on any chart probably due to the fact that the first release of the album was released only at Limited Too stores before finally being given a more expanded release one month after.
In 2008, Pruitt performed with the Tour of Gymnastics Superstars in places such as: Columbus, Ohio , Des Moines, IA, and Indianapolis, IN.
, is expected to be a track. Pruitt confirmed via Twitter that she has recorded two new songs "Collide" and "Best of Me". In the summer of 2010, Pruitt performed two new songs, "Hey Shy Boy" and "Who's To Say", during her Make-a-Wish performance at the Grove LA and in St. Louis, MO.
Jordan also recorded the song, "Take to the Sky" for the Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
soundtrack and covered "This Christmas" for All Wrapped Up Vol. 2
.
In February of 2011, it was confirmed that Jordan was no longer under contract with Hollywood Records, but is signed to Jonas Records
. Pruitt premiered her song, "Shy Boy" on March 1st, via Facebook and Youtube. It was later confirmed the version of "Shy Boy" released on March 1st was a demo version and it was only released for promotional use, however a real version of the song will be on her upcoming album. In April 2011, another new song was leaked called "What a Feeling". It is expected to be on her new album. On July 5th, Jordan posted a preview of a new song, "Something's Gotta Give" on her YouTube
account. In September, she confirmed that her new music will be released before 2012.
On September 18, Pruitt confirmed on her official twitter that she will be releasing two songs on November 1 , however the release date for the songs was change to November 8th. The two songs will be available on iTunes
. Pruitt will also release a music video one week after the songs. The songs were later confirmed to be "Somethings Gotta Give" and a new version of "Hey Shy Boy". Both songs will be released internationally.
Pruitt will also be releasing a cover of "All I Want for Christmas is You", in December. It will be released on itunes.
Demo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
in 2006, Pruitt was discovered by producer Keith Thomas
Keith Thomas (producer)
Keith Thomas, born and raised in the Atlanta suburb of Conyers, Georgia, is a Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter with 40 #1 Billboard hits...
and later signed to Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label owned by Disney Music Group, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.-History:Hollywood Records was founded in 1989 by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner with the idea of expanding the music operations of the company and to develop and promote...
.
Pruitt's debut studio album, No Ordinary Girl
No Ordinary Girl
No Ordinary Girl is the debut album by Jordan Pruitt, released in the United States on February 6, 2007 by Hollywood Records. The album debuted and peaked at number sixty-four on the Billboard 200 with 14,000 copies sold in its first week and to date has sold 187,887 in the United States...
, was released in February 2007, and included her first charting single, "Outside Looking In." The album peaked at number sixty-four on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
chart in the United States. Her second album, Permission to Fly
Permission to Fly
Permission to Fly is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Jordan Pruitt. On July 22, the album was released to all Limited Too stores only and in September the album was released on iTunes. On August 26, 2008 the album was given a physical release. The worldwide premiere of the...
, was released in August 2008.
Pruitt resides near Franklin, TN, when not on tour or in Los Angeles. She is currently writing and recording her third album and is managed by The Jonas Group.
1991–2006: Early Life
Pruitt was born and raised in Loganville, GA. She started writing songs at nine. In 2006, she recorded a demo albumDemo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
that was eventually discovered by producer Keith Thomas
Keith Thomas (producer)
Keith Thomas, born and raised in the Atlanta suburb of Conyers, Georgia, is a Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter with 40 #1 Billboard hits...
. Shortly after, Pruitt was signed to Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records is an American record label owned by Disney Music Group, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company.-History:Hollywood Records was founded in 1989 by then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner with the idea of expanding the music operations of the company and to develop and promote...
.
2006–2009: No Ordinary Girl and Permission to Fly
In June 2006, Pruitt's debut single, "Outside Looking In," was released to promote the Disney Channel TV film Read It and WeepRead It and Weep
Read It and Weep is a 2006 Disney Channel Original Movie which premiered on July 21, 2006. It is based on the novel by Julia DeVillers. Sisters Kay and Danielle Panabaker star as Jamie Bartlett and her alter ego Isabella , respectively...
. Her debut studio album, No Ordinary Girl
No Ordinary Girl
No Ordinary Girl is the debut album by Jordan Pruitt, released in the United States on February 6, 2007 by Hollywood Records. The album debuted and peaked at number sixty-four on the Billboard 200 with 14,000 copies sold in its first week and to date has sold 187,887 in the United States...
, was released on February 6, 2007 and peaked at number sixty-four on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
chart in the United States.
Pruitt toured as the opening act on select dates of The Cheetah Girls 2006 tour and all stops on the High School Musical: The Concert
High School Musical: The Concert
High School Musical: The Concert was a 40-city concert tour based on the popular hit Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical, sponsored by AEG Live and presented by Buena Vista Concerts...
tour, in 2006 and 2007.
Pruitt's second studio album, Permission to Fly
Permission to Fly
Permission to Fly is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Jordan Pruitt. On July 22, the album was released to all Limited Too stores only and in September the album was released on iTunes. On August 26, 2008 the album was given a physical release. The worldwide premiere of the...
, was released on August 26, 2008. The album was essentially a commercial failure; both it and its singles failed to appear on any chart probably due to the fact that the first release of the album was released only at Limited Too stores before finally being given a more expanded release one month after.
In 2008, Pruitt performed with the Tour of Gymnastics Superstars in places such as: Columbus, Ohio , Des Moines, IA, and Indianapolis, IN.
2009–Present: Third Studio Album
Pruitt's third studio album is set to be released in 2011. "Don't Lose Yourself", written by the Jonas BrothersJonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers are an American boy band. The band gained its popularity from the Disney Channel children's television network. From the shore region of New Jersey, the band consists of three brothers: Paul Kevin Jonas II , Joseph Adam Jonas , and Nicholas Jerry Jonas...
, is expected to be a track. Pruitt confirmed via Twitter that she has recorded two new songs "Collide" and "Best of Me". In the summer of 2010, Pruitt performed two new songs, "Hey Shy Boy" and "Who's To Say", during her Make-a-Wish performance at the Grove LA and in St. Louis, MO.
Jordan also recorded the song, "Take to the Sky" for the Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure is a 2009 computer animated film based on the Disney Fairies franchise, produced by DisneyToon Studios, and a Chapter Book, "Tink, North of Neverland". It is a sequel to the 2008 film, Tinker Bell, and revolves around Tinker Bell, a fairy character created by J. M...
soundtrack and covered "This Christmas" for All Wrapped Up Vol. 2
All Wrapped Up Vol. 2
All Wrapped Up Vol.2 is a special collection of 7 Christmas songs, both original and revived, sung by Radio Disney-successful artists. The EP was released on October 30, 2009.-Track listing:#Jordan Pruitt – "This Christmas" 3:14...
.
In February of 2011, it was confirmed that Jordan was no longer under contract with Hollywood Records, but is signed to Jonas Records
Jonas Records
Jonas Records is a record label founded by the Jonas Brothers and Hollywood Records in 2009.-History:On July 7, 2009 the Jonas Brothers announced they signed Honor Society to Jonas Records and they would release their first album on September 15, 2009...
. Pruitt premiered her song, "Shy Boy" on March 1st, via Facebook and Youtube. It was later confirmed the version of "Shy Boy" released on March 1st was a demo version and it was only released for promotional use, however a real version of the song will be on her upcoming album. In April 2011, another new song was leaked called "What a Feeling". It is expected to be on her new album. On July 5th, Jordan posted a preview of a new song, "Something's Gotta Give" on her YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
account. In September, she confirmed that her new music will be released before 2012.
On September 18, Pruitt confirmed on her official twitter that she will be releasing two songs on November 1 , however the release date for the songs was change to November 8th. The two songs will be available on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
. Pruitt will also release a music video one week after the songs. The songs were later confirmed to be "Somethings Gotta Give" and a new version of "Hey Shy Boy". Both songs will be released internationally.
Pruitt will also be releasing a cover of "All I Want for Christmas is You", in December. It will be released on itunes.
External links
- Official website of Jordan Pruitt
- Jordan Pruitt at TwitterTwitterTwitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...