Shannah Dutch Country Singer
This
Dutch countrysinger has really found her mission by performing writing,
and singing. Since she was 17 years old Shannah has been singing in several
bands. She started developing her interest for countrymusic in ago, when she
met Bob de Jong, a known television producer and crazy about countrymusic.
Her inspiration came from artists like: Kellie Coffey, Sara Evans, Eva Cassidy, Trick Pony, Danni Leigh, Dixie Chicks, Alison Krauss, Dolly Parton, Brenda Lee, Rhonda Vincent, Jill King and many more!
Here oldies repertoire varies from uptempo rockers,from p.e. Wanda Jackson, Elvis, Buddy Holly etc. dansable 'jivers' and slow balads. Solo or 'live' backed by Of Course; let's be clear; you’re not waisting your time at her performance!
Shannah was born in Copenhagen, has a Danish mother, a Dutch father and two brothers. They were brought up with the English language, which is beneficial to everything that has to do with her singing (and songwriting). Having lived in England for 4 years and one year in the U.S. (Santa Rosa, California) has contributed even more “feeling”with the English language.
Together with Han Epskamp, who also writes songs for some famous Dutch artists and the international songcontest (Mai Tai), she has written some songs. One of those recently written songs got an “Songservice Award” for one of the 3 best composed/ written country songs in Europe.
Shannah won several big awards and a 3rd prize
in the Soundmix Pleasure Show (Henny Huisman) with a song called “Promise me”,
and performed with some good Dutch artists.
Early 2004 she -together with
some other countrysingers- was filmed for several country DVD's.
In 2004/2005
these DVD's were released all over Europe.
In 2005 she joined one of the
finest rock'n roll bands of the Netherlands "Of Course", they are
also the band of Riem
de Wolff (ex Blue Diamond singer.)