Shannon Saunders
Encyclopedia
Shannon Rebecca Saunders (born 4 July 1994) is an English
singer-songwriter
who won the Disney Channel UK contest "My Camp Rock 2 in September 2010. Before My Camp Rock 2, Saunders had already had a following on YouTube.
which was the second series of the previous series in 2009, which was won by Holly Hull
. She was chosen as one of the four finalists, along with Ryan Hulme, Parisa Tarjomani and Leanne Fotheringham. In the first episode, Saunders, along with the other training by John Modi and dance training by Beth Honan, and was set a challenge to go busking in Covent Garden
. In the second episode, she, along with the finalists, was given "Introducing Me
", sung by Nick Jonas
in Camp Rock 2, to sing for the remainder of the show, and in that episode, at the International Youth Festival and was given advice by Simon Webbe
. In the third episode, Saunders and the finalists were told they had to perform their songs at a gig in their hometowns, without the support of the other finalists or the presenters/choreographers. Saunders was set a challenge as a market trader to help her with her performance. In the next episode, her performance was shown and she, along with the finalists, were shown preparing for the Final Jam to be held at Koko Club in London, England.
" and "Wouldn't Change a Thing
" with the other finalists. In the final episode, all the finalists were picked up at there schools, and were taken to Saunders' school - Wootton Bassett Comprehensive - where the presenter Nigel Clarke
announced she was the winner, and the finalists returned to sing "It's On".
", which was released via iTunes
and a music video was recorded which was shown on Disney Channel UK.
Other Songs: "The Glow" from the album "I see the Light"
. She is currently recording her debut studio album(The Glow)and studies at Bristol Institute of Modern Music for a diploma in Songwriting. In September 2011, Shannon's single 'The Glow' was releaseBold textd. This single comes after Disney's choice to make her the face of Disney Princesses.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
who won the Disney Channel UK contest "My Camp Rock 2 in September 2010. Before My Camp Rock 2, Saunders had already had a following on YouTube.
Early Life
Saunders attended Stagecoach Swindon on Saturdays where pupils spend three hours acting, dancing and singing.Early career
Before entering My Camp Rock 2, Saunders started a YouTube channel in 2007 and starting posting covers of songs by many artists, including originals which have been copyrighted. As of September 26, 2010 she has over 10,000 subscribers and over a million total upload views. She has also performed at local festivals, videos of which can be found on YouTube.Early stages
In 2010, Saunders auditioned for the Disney Channel UK talent contest My Camp Rock 2, inspired by the Disney Channel Original Movie "Camp Rock 2: The Final JamCamp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam is a 2010 Disney Channel Original Movie and sequel to the 2008 film Camp Rock. Production commenced in August 2009 in Toronto, Ontario and at area summer camps. The movie premiered on on Disney Channel in the USA, along with a live simulcast on Radio Disney...
which was the second series of the previous series in 2009, which was won by Holly Hull
Holly Hull
Holly Hull is an English teen singer who won the Disney Channel UK talent search My Camp Rock in April 2009, after being voted for by viewers. She is currently mentored by specialist vocal coach for young voices, Martin-Gwyn Williams...
. She was chosen as one of the four finalists, along with Ryan Hulme, Parisa Tarjomani and Leanne Fotheringham. In the first episode, Saunders, along with the other training by John Modi and dance training by Beth Honan, and was set a challenge to go busking in Covent Garden
Covent Garden
Covent Garden is a district in London on the eastern fringes of the West End, between St. Martin's Lane and Drury Lane. It is associated with the former fruit and vegetable market in the central square, now a popular shopping and tourist site, and the Royal Opera House, which is also known as...
. In the second episode, she, along with the finalists, was given "Introducing Me
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (soundtrack)
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam is the official soundtrack of the film with the same name. The soundtrack was released on August 10, 2010, following four single releases. The soundtrack debuted at #3 on Billboard 200 album charts with over 41,000 copies sold in the first week.-Track listing:Standard...
", sung by Nick Jonas
Nick Jonas
Nicholas Jerry "Nick" Jonas is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actor best known as one of the Jonas Brothers, a pop-rock band he formed with his brothers Joe and Kevin. The Jonas Brothers originally started as an attempted solo singing career for Nick, but the record producer liked the...
in Camp Rock 2, to sing for the remainder of the show, and in that episode, at the International Youth Festival and was given advice by Simon Webbe
Simon Webbe
Simon Solomon Webbe is an English singer-songwriter, actor and music manager. He is best known as a member of the British boyband Blue.-2001–2005: Early Career And Blue:...
. In the third episode, Saunders and the finalists were told they had to perform their songs at a gig in their hometowns, without the support of the other finalists or the presenters/choreographers. Saunders was set a challenge as a market trader to help her with her performance. In the next episode, her performance was shown and she, along with the finalists, were shown preparing for the Final Jam to be held at Koko Club in London, England.
Final
In the next episode, she performed "Introducing Me" at the final Jam as well as singing "It's OnCamp Rock 2: The Final Jam (soundtrack)
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam is the official soundtrack of the film with the same name. The soundtrack was released on August 10, 2010, following four single releases. The soundtrack debuted at #3 on Billboard 200 album charts with over 41,000 copies sold in the first week.-Track listing:Standard...
" and "Wouldn't Change a Thing
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (soundtrack)
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam is the official soundtrack of the film with the same name. The soundtrack was released on August 10, 2010, following four single releases. The soundtrack debuted at #3 on Billboard 200 album charts with over 41,000 copies sold in the first week.-Track listing:Standard...
" with the other finalists. In the final episode, all the finalists were picked up at there schools, and were taken to Saunders' school - Wootton Bassett Comprehensive - where the presenter Nigel Clarke
Nigel Clarke
Nigel Clarke is a British composer and musician. He is a former head of composition and contemporary music at the London College of Music and Media....
announced she was the winner, and the finalists returned to sing "It's On".
Winners' single
As a prize for winning the show, Saunders recorded the song "Can't Back DownCamp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam is a 2010 Disney Channel Original Movie and sequel to the 2008 film Camp Rock. Production commenced in August 2009 in Toronto, Ontario and at area summer camps. The movie premiered on on Disney Channel in the USA, along with a live simulcast on Radio Disney...
", which was released via 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....
and a music video was recorded which was shown on Disney Channel UK.
Other Songs: "The Glow" from the album "I see the Light"
Post My Camp Rock 2
Shannon has recently recorded the single 'I See The Light' for Disney Channel's latest animated film Tangled. The music video for this song is shown on Disney ChannelDisney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
. She is currently recording her debut studio album(The Glow)and studies at Bristol Institute of Modern Music for a diploma in Songwriting. In September 2011, Shannon's single 'The Glow' was releaseBold textd. This single comes after Disney's choice to make her the face of Disney Princesses.