Musician Biographies Smith

Musician Biographies

Researched and created by th Mrs. Smith’s 5 grade students in Mrs. White’s Music Class 2009-2010

Elvis Presley By: Tyler Elvis Presley’s real name is Elvis Aaron Presley. He was born on Aug. 19, 1935 in Tupelo. He died on Aug. 16, 1977 in Memphis.

The style of his music was Rock and Roll. He had two songs called That’s All Right Mama, and Heartbreak Hotel. Elvis’s record label was Memphis Recording Studio. Elvis’s special performances were at nightclubs.

He was the first to have a gold record. In rural areas he was billed as the Hillbilly Cat. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1958.

TomPetty By : Tapanga Tom Petty was born October 20,1950 in Gainesville, Fl., and he sings country music and two of his songs are “Honey bee , Wild flowers”. His record labels name is backstreet records and one special performance is live aid concert. Three interesting facts are the Heartbreakers brought good time music to stage , the Heartbreak were a tight muscular group and versatile baking band that provided for Petty’s songs and Tom Petty began playing music while he was still in high school. I Love Tom Petty!!!!

Selena Marie Gomez By: Selena Selena Gomez was born July 22, 1992. She was born in Grand Prairie Texas, U.S.A. Selena’s style of music is Disney Pop. Two of her songs are “Falling Down” And “Wizards of Waverly Place” (theme songs).

She started out on “Barney and Friends”.

She guest starred as “Gwen” in “Suite life of Zack and Cody”. She starred in “Another Cinderella story”.

Mariah Carey By: Monica Mariah Carey was born in Long Island on March 27, 1970.

She sings Rap, hip-hop, and blues.

Her songs are Touch My Body and Obsessed. Her record label is Def Jam. One of her special performances is when she sings on MTV’s unplugged. She won an award for best new artist. And she won an award for best female pop vocalist. Then she won an award for favorite female artist pop/rock.

Miley Cyrus By: Kwanisha Miley’s real name is Destiny Hope Cyrus. She was born on November 23, 1992 in Franklin, Tennessee.

Her type of music is pop. Two songs that she sings are “The Climb” and “Party in the USA”. Her record label is Hollywood Records. A special performance done by Miley is at the Early Morning Show.

Miley’s siblings are half brother Christopher Cody, half brother Trace Cyrus, half sister Brandi Cyrus, younger siblings are Braison Cyrus, Noah Lindsey Cyrus. She’s written over 100 songs; she loves to watch High School Musical.

Secondhand Serenade By: Julia My musician’s full name is John Vesely. He was born in California, USA. His style of music is acoustic rock. Two songs of his are Fall For You, and Your Call. His record label is A twist in my story. He’s had a special performance at Oprah.

His songs are mostly about girls, and love. He is a solo singer.

Miranda Cosgrove By: TWAN

Born in 1993, Los Angeles. She sings pop like Leave it all to me, Raining Sunshine. She sang for a movie.

Demi Lovato By: Skylar Demi Lovato was born in Dallas, Texas on August 20, 1992 with the birth name Demetria Devonne Lovato.

The style of music she sings is Disney pop. My favorite songs by her are La La Land and Don’t Forget . She has three record labels. She is going on tour with David Archuleta.

Demi Lovato is a piano, guitar player, actress, and singer. Her best friend is Selena Gomez. Her role model is Kelly Clarkson. She graduated from high school a year early.

Alan Jackson By: Ramon Alan Jackson was born in Newnan on October17, 1958. He sings country. Two of his songs are “Campbell” and “Keithsteqall.”

I like him because he dances very well.

Raven -Symon’e Christina Pearman

By Marcus She was born on Dec. 10, 1985 in Atlanta, Georgia. Her style of music is Radio Disney. Two songs that she sing are Some Call It Magic and Do Your On thing.

Mariah Carey By: Ketwain Mariah Carey was born in Long Island, NY on March 27, 1970. She sings gospel, pop, rock, rhythm and blues, and hip hop.

Two of her songs are Touch my Body and We Belong Together. Her record label is Def Jam. One of her special performances is when she performed on MTV’s Unplugged.

These are three of her most exciting things that happened in her music career.

She had a Grammy nomination for best female pop vocalist. Then her debut album sold over six million copies. Then her record music box released over twenty-three million copies.

Taylor Swift

By Gavin Taylor Swift’s full name was Taylor Alison Swift. She was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. She was born on December 13, 1989.

She sings country. Two of her songs are “You Belong with Me”, And “Love Story”. She performed her single “Tim McGraw”.

At the age of 10 Swift began to perform around her town. At the age of 11 Taylor made her first trip to Nashville.

Jonas Brothers By; DJ Kevin, Nick, and Joe where born in Wyckoff New Jersey. They play Disney pop two of my favorite songs are S.O.S and Hold on.

They do singing, drumming, and guitar. They made a lot of fans, and shows were sold out from coast to coast and had a 3d concert.

Miley Cyrus

By Chase Miley Cyrus was born in Franklin, Tennessee. She sings “Don’t Die My Love” and “Achy Breaky Heart.” She has written over a hundred songs. She has never taken formal singing lessons.

Her favorite song by her dad is “Achy Breaky Heart”.

Taylor Alison Swift By: Andruw Taylor Swift was born December 13, 1989 in Reading, Pennsylvania.

She sings country music. Three of her hits are “Love Story”, “You Belong With Me”, and “Our Song”. Her record lable is Big Machine Records. At the U.S. open she sang the “Star Spangled Banner”. At the age of 11 she sang the “Star Spangled Banner”.She’s won Over two “Video of the Year”.

Taylor swift By: Shylin Taylor Swift was born on Dec. 13, 1989 and her full name is Taylor Alison Swift. She is sixteen and was born in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania she sings country music singer. Two of her songs are Tear drop on my guitar and Love story. She has song on the night show and Oprah she has raped with Lil wain

Miranda Cosgrove

By Levi

Miranda Cosgrove was born on May 14, 1993 in Los Angeles. She likes rock music and her song is “Leave It All To Me�. She played Summer Hathway in School Of Rock.

She sings the title song of iCarly and play the role of Megan Parker in Drake and Josh. She had a break through in 2002.

Eagles

By Kalib

The Eagles was a band created in the late 60’s in Los Angeles. The names of the band members are Frew, Henly, Leadon, and Meisner.

The type of music they play is rock. The record label is Asylum Records. Some of their most popular songs are “Hotel California” and “Long Road of Eden”.

The Jonas Brothers By: David Kevin Nick and Joe Jonas formed the band in 2006 in Hollywood. They play pop rock two of there songs is S.O.S and “ Hold On “ there record label is at Hollywood Records. They are good friends Hannah Montana. Nick is 16 Joe 19 and Kevin is 21 at this time January 2009. And there parents are Denise and Paul Kevin Sr.Jonas.

Demi Lovato By: Cameron F. On August 20th, 1992 in Dallas, Texas a beautiful baby girl was born. Her name was Demetria Devonne Lovato. Little did we know a Disney Pop singer. As she was growing, at a young age she performed on Barney and Friends with her BFF Selena Gomez.

At the age of 16 she was a singer and sang the songs LaLa Land and Don’t Forget with the record label Hollywood Records. Most of her friends call her Demi. Her BFF’s are Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, and Jonas Brothers. Demi has been skilled on the guitar and piano. Her favorite song is Hollywood by the Jonas Brothers. Her role model is Kelly Clarkson. Demi I’m your #1 fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mariah Carey By: D’Zyre Mariah Carey was born in Long Island on March 27, 1970.

She sings rap, hip-hop, and blues.

Her songs are Touch My Body and Obsessed. Her record label is Def Jam. One of her special performances is when she sings on MTV’s unplugged. She won an award for best new artist. And she won an award for best female pop vocalist. Then she won an award for favorite female artist pop/rock.

Mariah Carey

By Elias Mariah Carey was born in Long Island, NY on March 27, 1970. The types of music she plays are gospel, pop, rock, and hip hop. My two favorite songs of Mariah Carey are cant let go and make it happen. The three interesting things about her is that she got ahead of the Beatles, the two most successful female singer one of the most hip hop flavord recording to date 1st.

Sources Page http://music.barnesandnoble.com/ http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/ http://www.imdb.com http://en.wikipedia.org/ http://www.amazon.com http://www.christianmusic.com http://www.musicianguide.com/biographies http://www.infoplease.com/biography