American singer-songwriter
Musical artist
Kendal Conrad (born September 4, 1991) is an American country music singer-songwriter.[ 1]
Career
Kendal Conrad appeared on MTV in June 2014.[ 2] Later that year, she performed "We Were Us " with Keith Urban at Musikfest as part of his Raise 'Em Up Tour; this was subsequently named one of Urban's favorite tour moments.[ 3] [ 4] [ 5]
Conrad is both a local winner and a state competitor in the 2015 Country Showdown , which is considered to be the largest country music talent competition in the United States.[ 6] [ 7] She was also a finalist in the NBC 10 Talent Search in 2010.[ 8]
She has opened shows for artists including Phil Vassar , Craig Morgan , Easton Corbin , Rodney Atkins , Mo Pitney , Craig Campbell , Striking Matches , and Maggie Rose , and performed for Nicholas Sparks .[ 9] [ 10] [ 11]
Conrad recorded her first EP at Reba McEntire ’s Starstruck Studios in Nashville, Tennessee .[ 1] [ 12] [ 13]
Conrad played the role of Holly Golightly in the exclusive post-Broadway production of Truman Capote ’s Breakfast at Tiffany's at the Civic Theatre of Allentown , which opened on May 1, 2015.[ 14] [ 15] She received positive reviews for her performance.[ 16] [ 17] [ 18]
Conrad has an endorsement deal with Corral Boots.[ 19]
References
^ a b Van Wagenen, Juliet (25 Jun 2014). "Local singer performs on national TV" . The Mercury . Pottstown, PA. Retrieved 31 July 2015 .
^ Bennett, Jonathan (host) (June 2014). "Miranda Lambert, Jessie J and Ne-Yo" . Copycat . Season 1. Episode 15. MTV. Archived from the original on 2015-07-19.
^ Mahoney, Kelsey (30 July 2015). "Eastern Pennsylvania's musical acts play key role in entertaining audiences at Musikfest" . Times Herald . Montgomery County, PA. Retrieved 31 July 2015 .
^ Jenelle, Janci (10 Aug 2014). "Musikfest 2014: Keith Urban promises a good time and delivers" . lehighvalleylive.com . Lehigh Valley, PA. Retrieved 31 July 2015 .
^ Moser, John (11 Aug 2014). "REVIEW: Keith Urban heats up cool summer night to close Musikfest" . The Morning Call . Lehigh Valley, PA. Retrieved 31 July 2015 .
^ "Pennsylvania Local Contest Info" . Archived from the original on 17 May 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2015 .
^ Hirsch, Andrea, Resident chosen as Colgate Country Showdown finalist Archived 2012-03-07 at the Wayback Machine , Times Sentinel , published January 5, 2010.
^ Zlomek, Joe (13 Aug 2010). "Pottsgrove Singer At Six Flags For Talent Show Finals" . The Sanatoga Post . Sanatoga, PA. Retrieved 31 July 2015 .
^ Colvin, Scott. "Single Review: @kendalconrad "Country Queen" " . CMchat. Retrieved 30 July 2015 .
^ "Rising country stars shine Friday at Traditions" . The Press & Sun-Bulletin . Binghamton, NY. 13 July 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015 .
^ Fassnacht, Jon (6 Aug 2015). "Concert review: Striking Matches brings heat at first show in series" . The Reading Eagle . Reading, PA. Retrieved 11 August 2015 .
^ "Single Review: Kendal Conrad "Country Queen" " . The Daily Country . June 22, 2015.
^ "Kendal Conrad 'Country Queen' – Single Review" . For the Country Record . June 30, 2015.
^ Civic Theatre's BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S to Open 5/1 Broadway World, April 2, 2015
^ Kalan, Susan (30 Apr 2015). "Arts Around Town: Regional premiere of 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' at Civic Theatre of Allentown" . WFMZ . Allentown, PA. Retrieved 1 Aug 2015 .
^ Lauer-Williams, Kathy (5 May 2015). "Review: Civic Theatre's 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' is an acting tour de force" . The Morning Call . Lehigh Valley, PA. Retrieved 31 July 2015 .
^ Willistein, Paul (6 May 2015). "Theater Review: Civic's 'Breakfast' champions Capote" . The Lehigh Valley Press . Lehigh Valley, PA. Retrieved 31 July 2015 .
^ McDermott, Brian. "A sumptuous 'Breakfast' at Civic" . Lehigh Valley Stage. Retrieved 30 July 2015 .
^ "Celebrities" . Retrieved 30 July 2015 .