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Rachel
Platten (born May 20, 1981) is an American pop singer-songwriter and musician,
who rose to national recognition in 2015 with her single “Fight Song”, hailing
from Newton Centre, Massachusetts, U.S.
Massachusetts-native
Rachel Platten first learn to play classical piano at the age of five and later
immersed herself in her high school’s signing group. During her time at Trinity
College studying International Relations, Platten sang in the school’s a cappella
group, the Trinitones, before working at a record label on a study abroad trip
to Trinidad. A telling moment occurred when the budding musician was invited to
sing backup for her friend’s band in front of 80,000 people in 2002. After
returning home the singer moved to Greenwich Village, New York and began honing
her skills in the Prince and Sly and the Family Stone cover band Dayz of Wild.
In 2003
Platten released her debut full-length album “Trust in Me”, which the singer
has since admitted is more a collection of demos. Whilst failing to
significantly raise her profile, the record increased Platten's industry
know-how, and led to a series of shows opening for the likes of the Strokes,
Regina Spektor, and Ziggy Marley. In 2009 the singer’s track “Seven Weeks” was
featured in the romantic comedy “The Good Guy”, as well as a host of
advertisements and TV series.
Rachel
Platten’s sophomore studio album “Be Here” arrived in 2011 featuring
collaborations with Fredrik Thomander, the Wizards of Oz, Jerry Abott, and
Grant Black. Released by Rock Ridge Music in the Spring, the record spawned the
Billboard Adult Pop Songs Chart No. 24 “1,000 Ships”, and was supported by two
years of extensive touring. The singer’s profile was raised again when her
track “Work of Art” was used in the cable TV show “Jane by Design” and subsequently
“Pretty Little Liars”.
Released in
2014 Platten’s singles “Smile” and “Fight Song” featured in the 2014 film
“Annie” following which the singer announced that she had signed with Columbia
Records. Following an early 2015 tour opening for X Factor winners Alex &
Sierra, the singer released the four-track EP “Fight Music” in May 2015. Rising
to No. 20 on the Billboard 200, the EP catapulted the singer to notoriety,
aided by the Billboard Hot 100 No. 7 single “Fight Song”.
Source: rachelplatten.com
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