SHANNA CROOKS: Take It From Me

Shanna Crooks

Take It From Me

© 2000 Shanna Crooks

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The country/pop debut CD by a 17-year-old that can be compared to Shania Twain and Faith Hill

tracks

1 Take It From Me
2 Down That Road
3 Kiss 'Em All
4 Love Her Like You Mean It
5 Slow Healin' Heart
6 Right Man, Wrong Time
7 I Needed This
8 I'll Still Be Dancing With You
9 Good To Be Me
10 That's Why There's Love

notes

Talented, Beautiful and Charming.

Take a Closer Look. Shanna, a 17-year old singing sensation, focused in country/pop music, spellbinds her audience with a voice that is clear, perfectly pitched, richer and more mature than her years. She takes command on stage and leaves her audience wanting more.

Her love for entertaining is apparent as this beautiful songstress captivates her listeners and tugs at their emotions. Shanna is one special entertainer.

Shanna has always excelled in school earning a 4.0 GPA. Along with her musical
elective subjects of Chorus, Band Choreography and Jazz Band, she has been in private study with her vocal coach since late 1996. Shanna is a fast learner and always seems to be up to a challenge. Extremely positive, strong-willed and goal-oriented, she is a rare find for a 17-year old today.

About the Project...
While a 3-4 song demo may be the normal way to shop an artist, Shanna's team decided to go much further. She had a good, 3-song demo but it was just that...a good demo. Phil Alessi, a long time high-profile promoter, held a meeting in Tampa where a group of people flew in.

After meeting Shanna and listening to her demo it was decided that the best way to proceed would be to make a real record. Everyone there agreed that this girl can be a star. Everyone also saw the urgency in moving swiftly to take full advantage of her age and marketability over the next few years.The plan was to produce an album with great songs using top session musicians with Vern Dant as the producer. The style would be mostly up-tempo, cutting-edge Pop/Country. A top-quality product was the goal. An investment plan was devised to finance
the project.

Fortunately, but not surprisingly, the investors were very easy to find because all of them are fans of Shanna and had watched her develop over the last few years. Just a phone call and they wanted in! That in itself speaks volumes about Shanna.

The project was on.

"Take It From Me" - the album For producer, Vern Dant, this was an opportunity to do something special. Enthusiastic about Shanna, Vern first used his resources to compile a substantial list of songs that he was excited about and felt matched Shanna. Next, he handpicked the musicians to do the recording, people like Larry Beaird (session leader), Mike Brignardello, J.T. Corenflos, Terry McMillan, Shannon Forest, Rob Hajacos, Scott Sanders and Tony Harrel to mention some. Once Shanna finalized the song selections, production began. Initial tracking sessions took place at Seventeen Grand Recording. The sessions had a magical feel as the creativity flowed. The musicians were loving it and the product was sizzling. Shanna was on cloud nine as the songs came to life.

This album is, without a doubt, custom made for Live Performance. An unforgettable one at that.

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  • Awesome stuff!
    author: Paula

    I recently purchased this CD, and it was great. I loved Shanna's vocals and the lyrics. Shanna recently changed from Country music over to Pop/Rock music. She is going into new digs on her music. Shanna is making quite a name for herself in around Nashville and Los Angeles. Alot of people predict that she will be signed by 2006. You can catch Shanna on the web at ww.shannacrooks.com and also on MySpace at MySpace.com/ShannaCrooks1. Shanna is one to keep your eyes on in the next year!!! Love ya Shanna. You rawk! ;)

  • Big Crowds For Shanna
    author: Morgan

    This cd is so good, great songs, and a great singer to go with it. And if Shanna ever has a concert, she'll have a huge, screaming crowd.

  • author: Corey

    Great CD! Shanna is an awesome person! Ive met Shanna a few times in person and shes a cool person to kick it wit!

  • Very good first outing.
    author: Lloyd Morris

    This is a surprisingly fine album, especially for a first outing. I was impressed with the quality of the music. Shanna has a good strong voice & is backed up with an excellent instrumental group and good studio work. My favorite tracks are "Slow healin' heart", "Right man, wrong time", and "I needed this". I think this is another really good canidate for becoming a crossover to the soft rock/pop market. Definitely a rising star to watch!

  • I love sha's cd and I think it will go to the top.
    author: Rhonda Hammett

    I think the songs that she has on her cd will touch a lot of people in good ways.I also wish Sha alot of luck.

  • I see only big things for Shanna in the future!!!!
    author: Ty

    Jump on the shanna bandwagon now before she gets huge. This CD is professionally produced and Shanna's voice is amazing and very soothing to my ears. The CD reminds me of a young Faith Hill. Not only is the artist beautiful, she is very talented and keeps the listener wanting more!!! All I have to say is that Shania and Faith better watch out.

  • Progress
    author: Shannon

    Being the drummer's daughter I've seen this whole project come together and on a personal note this is a work of art. It's a great CD and Shanna is a wonderful artist and person. I've known her since we were little and I've witnessed her voice grow a little beyond her in a great way. She's put her everything into this CD and it shows. Keep it up!!!

  • AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    author: Krystal Smith

    As a first album, I must say that I could name a few artists that have been in the music business for years, and not ONE their CD's even come close to Shannas. The album is INCREDIBLE. Her songs can touch a heart, make you dance, and in general, leave you wanting more. So, keep up the good work, and keep making more albums like this one!!!!!

  • Shanna's Movin' On Up...

    Shanna's talent is incredible! If you're a fan of Shania and Faith get ready to join Shanna's fan club! She's awesome! Buy this CD before everyone else does!!!!

  • A RISING STAR !
    author: Steve Rapp

    This CD reflects the ingredients used to make it (1)A really great voice full of emotion from an amazingly talented young entertainer (2)A great band (3)Great song writing (4)great production. It is great to catch this talented performer at this early stage of her career. "Take it from me", You will be glad you got this CD!!

  • Pure Talent !
    author: Joshua James

    This CD not only displays to talents of Nashville's finest musicians, but at the same time it proves that Shanna is well on her way to becoming one of the top names in not only country, but the music industry! All ten songs are perfected and the emotions roll with Shanna putting everything she has into them. Normally I get a CD and then find myself listening to one song over and over on the album, but when I put Shanna's CD into my stereo and started listening to it. I was surprised because the whole CD is a remarkable project. Every single song is GREAT! So my review comes to the point that you had better get your copy TODAY!

  • author: Jackie Lozano

    THIS WAS AWESOME SHANNA YOU HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL VOICE. I KNEW THAT YOU WOULD COME TO THIS POINT IN LIFE BECAUSE YOU HAVE WORKED SO HARD SINCE 9TH GRADE. I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK IN EVERYTHING YOU DO AND HOPE THAT EVERYTHING BECOMES A SUCCESS AND MY OPINION ON THAT IS THAT IT WILL BECOME A SUCCESS BECAUSE YOU ARE A STAR!!!!!

  • The Best!
    author: Amber Strand

    My name is Amber STrand and I'm Shanna's cousin on her mom's side. I talk to Shanna a lot, and I can tell that she's been working really hard to get things perfect, and it worked. The songs are great and I'mreally proud of her and I envy her for her talent. My family and I will probably be getting this CD soon. Shanna is the most hard working and dedicated person I've ever met. This CD is wonderful. The songs are great and she sounds great. I just wanted to have some say in this so thanks!

  • An ing display of talent
    author: Nat Barouch

    This CD's variety and the sheer talent of Shanna Crooks makes this the CD to own. Surely after you give a listen you will know the explosive impact this artist is about to encounter. 12/17/00

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