Tamar Kaprelian
Encyclopedia
Tamar Kaprelian is an Armenian American music
ian and singer. She is best known for her single "New Day
" and for winning the OneRepublic
"Apologize
" Cover Contest in March 2008. She is relatively unknown.
, Arizona
to Armenian parents, but she grew up in Georgia
and California
.
Her interest in music began when she discovered the works of Billy Joel
and Paul McCartney
, although she also cites classic Disney film songs as an early influence.
"Apologize
" Cover Contest in March 2008, and as a reward, Ryan Tedder
helped bring her to the attention of Interscope Records which signed her shortly afterward. WAX LTD
produced her song "New Day," which went on to be her first single, and her first album Sinner or a Saint
on Interscope records
was released August 24, 2010.
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
ian and singer. She is best known for her single "New Day
New Day (Tamar Kaprelian song)
"New Day" is the lead single Tamar Kaprelian's debut album Sinner or a Saint. The song helped her gain mainstream popularity, and was released on May 29, 2009 through Interscope Records for download on iTunes.-Track listing:-Music video:...
" and for winning the OneRepublic
OneRepublic
OneRepublic is an American pop rock band from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Formed in 2002 by Ryan Tedder and Zach Filkins, the band achieved massive success on MySpace, becoming the most prominent unsigned act on the website then...
"Apologize
Apologize (song)
"Apologize" is a song written by OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder for OneRepublic's debut album Dreaming Out Loud. A remix version was included on the Timbaland album, Shock Value and on the deluxe version of Dreaming Out Loud...
" Cover Contest in March 2008. She is relatively unknown.
Family and Early Life
Tamar Mardirossian known by her artist name Tamar Kaprelian was born in ScottsdaleScottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2010 the population of the city was 217,385...
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
to Armenian parents, but she grew up in Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
and California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
Her interest in music began when she discovered the works of Billy Joel
Billy Joel
William Martin "Billy" Joel is an American musician and pianist, singer-songwriter, and classical composer. Since releasing his first hit song, "Piano Man", in 1973, Joel has become the sixth best-selling recording artist and the third best-selling solo artist in the United States, according to...
and Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings , McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100...
, although she also cites classic Disney film songs as an early influence.
Career
Kaprelian won the OneRepublicOneRepublic
OneRepublic is an American pop rock band from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Formed in 2002 by Ryan Tedder and Zach Filkins, the band achieved massive success on MySpace, becoming the most prominent unsigned act on the website then...
"Apologize
Apologize (song)
"Apologize" is a song written by OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder for OneRepublic's debut album Dreaming Out Loud. A remix version was included on the Timbaland album, Shock Value and on the deluxe version of Dreaming Out Loud...
" Cover Contest in March 2008, and as a reward, Ryan Tedder
Ryan Tedder
Ryan Benjamin Tedder is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He is best known as the frontman of the pop rock band, OneRepublic, though he has an independent career as songwriter and producer for various artists such as Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson, Far East Movement, Jordin Sparks, Leona...
helped bring her to the attention of Interscope Records which signed her shortly afterward. WAX LTD
Wax Ltd
WAX LTD is the production and songwriting team of Wally Gagel and Xandy Barry. Collectively and individually they have worked with a wide variety of artists including, the Backstreet Boys, Nick Lachey, Miley Cyrus, Jessica Simpson, Tamar Kaprelian, Norah Jones, Rihanna, Angel Taylor, Lenka,...
produced her song "New Day," which went on to be her first single, and her first album Sinner or a Saint
Sinner or a Saint
Sinner or a Saint is the first studio album by Armenian American singer-songwriter Tamar Kaprelian, it was released on August 24, 2010.-Promotion:...
on Interscope records
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...
was released August 24, 2010.
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Top 40 | |||
| 2011 | "New Day New Day (Tamar Kaprelian song) "New Day" is the lead single Tamar Kaprelian's debut album Sinner or a Saint. The song helped her gain mainstream popularity, and was released on May 29, 2009 through Interscope Records for download on iTunes.-Track listing:-Music video:... " |
37 | "Sinner or a Saint" |