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Pam Sheyne | |
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| Origin | Auckland, New Zealand |
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| Instruments | Guitar, backing vocals |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Website | www |
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Pamela Sheyne is a New Zealand-born songwriter, vocal producer, and mentor. A co-writer of Christina Aguilera's "Genie in a Bottle", her songs have been recorded by artists including Dream, Hayley Westenra, Backstreet Boys, M2M and Jessica Simpson. She is an Ivor Novello award-winner and a Grammy nominee.[1][2][3] [4] [5] [6][7] [8][9][10] [11] (refs)
Biography
[edit]Sheyne was born in Auckland, New Zealand and moved to the United Kingdom in her late teens. She spent several years in London as a session singer and backing vocalist.
After initial success in the UK (with), [12] Sheyne collaborated with David Frank and Steve Kipner to create "Genie in a Bottle", Christina Aguilera’s first single. [13] The song hit #1 in 22 countries including the US and the UK and won an Ivor Novello Award for International Hit of the Year. [citation needed] In 1999, she moved to Los Angeles following 12 years of traveling between the US and UK for writing and recording sessions.[14] [15]
Sheyne wrote the end title themes for Disney's ‘The Princess Diaries’, ‘Confessions of A Teenage Drama Queen’ and the film The Young Victoria.[14] She wrote and sang the theme tune to NBC’s ‘Dance Your Ass Off’.[failed verification]
Sheyne is a mentor for songwriters and attends songwriting camps and retreats. She started SongWriterCamps with business partner Richard Harris in 2018, [citation needed] She is a founding member of SONA (Songwriters of North America) a grassroots advocacy group based in Los Angeles that campaigns for songwriter rights. [16]
Recognition
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Selected discography
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References
[edit]- ↑ Smirke, Richard (29 October 2009). "Pam Sheyne Inks Publishing Deal With BMG". Billboard. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- ↑ McCarthy, Michelle (16 December 2009). "Songwriters key in on working for the big screen". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- ↑ "Pam Sheyne - Multi-Platinum Songwriter & Singer, Vocal Producer, Mentor". OFNZ. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- ↑ "The Number Ones: Christina Aguilera's "Genie In A Bottle"". stereogum.com. 18 July 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- ↑ Hill, Rebecca Barry. "Made in Hollywood - Entertainment News". NZ Herald. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- ↑ Bolger, Keeley (2011). Fame: at Any Cost (1st ed.). La Vergne: Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-593-4.
- ↑ "Pam Sheyne - AudioCulture". www.audioculture.co.nz. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
- ↑ "Songwriters challenge US Department of Justice on 100% licensing". Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
- ↑ "60 seconds with Pam Sheyne". www2.prsformusic.com. Archived from the original on 16 March 2026. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
- ↑ Bradford, Chris (2005) Heart & soul : revealing the craft of songwriting; London : Sanctuary in association with the British Academy of Composers & Songwriters English 9781860746413
- ↑ Grierson, Don (2009) It all begins with the music : developing successful artists and careers for the new music business, Course Correction, Boston;
- ↑ Hunter, N. (1996). Hit & Run Strikes with its Covers, Billboard, 108(17), 45.
- ↑ Benitez-Eves, Tina (27 December 2022). "A Look at the Meaning Behind Christina Aguilera's First No. 1 Hit "Genie in a Bottle"". American Songwriter. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- 1 2 PUBLISHING:(2010, Sep 25). "Songwriter's Move is Nothing Short of Genie-Us" Music Week, 12.
- ↑ Stark, D. (1998)."Brit Publishers Are Scoring All Over the World"Billboard, 110(6), 50-50, 53.
- ↑ Sisario, Ben (13 September 2016). "Songwriters Sue Justice Department Over Licensing Rules". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
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