A message from Shannen: 

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Firstly, thank you for showing an interest in my original music by visiting this page.
It's a tough business to be in and any support that I receive is greatly appreciated. 

 

I wrote my first song when I was 6 and through encouragement from both my parents, I continued to write music throughout my childhood and into my adult years.
I have Irish heritage and grew up listening to folk and country music. I was greatly inspired by Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette and many more.

I enjoyed the simple art of telling stories through music and lyrics. 

 

I spent some time in Dublin in 2014 and picked up a guitar for the first time whilst living there. 

During this time, my song writing began to become a part of my every day routine. 
 

The songs I have written sometimes reflect my own personal experience of love and loss. Other times, the songs are inspired by people i've met or fictional characters from my imagination. 

I have been performing original music since 2009 and I don't always get a chance to share this side of my art. 

Therefore, any support is appreciated beyond measure and I use all funds to continue to create more new music and support other young artists in this industry.