Taylor Bright
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Taylor Bright | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1993 (age 32–33) |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, actress |
| Notable work | "Striped Socks" |
| Style | Pop |
| Website | www |
Taylor Bright (born 1993) is an American musical artist, songwriter and actress, who gained attention through a viral online video she released while still in high school for her song "Striped Socks".[1]
The song was remixed and landed on the Billboard chart for Dance Club music.[2] Bright continued to pursue music and acting while attending Brown University.[3]
Bright grew up in Philadelphia, and has been involved in various performing arts.[1] Bright began performing on stage and earned a role in the 30th Anniversary National Tour of Annie at the age of 12.
Once she began performing, Bright developed an interest in making pop music and wrote her first song at the age of 10.[1] Bright's homemade video for "Striped Socks" garnered her international attention at the age of 15.
Bright was then contacted by DJ Mike Rizzo, who remixed the song.[1] Rizzo's version appeared on the Billboard Dance Club Songs, peaking at position 29,[4] and spent 11 weeks on the chart.[5] In 2011, she released the EP MixTape Love, produced by Robopop. A video was produced for the song "Psycho" off of that EP.[6]
Bright pursued music and acting in Los Angeles while continuing her studies.
Awards and honors
[edit]Bright was nominated for the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children along with the other contributors to the 2010 album Healthy Food For Thought: Good Enough To Eat.[7][8]
In 2010, Bright received an ASCAP Young Songwriter Award.[9]
Credits
[edit]- Annie Warbucks - Walnut Street Theatre (2004)[10]
- 30th Anniversary Tour of Annie - National (2005)[11]
- American Girl Circle of Friends - New York (2006)
- Carousel - Walnut Street Theatre (2006)[12]
- 13 The Musical - Goodspeed Theatre (2008)
- Camplified (2009, 2011)
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Mix-up with Swift gives Taylor Bright a boost". Deseret News. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
- ↑ "Hot Dance Club Songs". Billboard. January 9, 2010. p. 53.
- ↑ "Taylor Bright Bio". Retrieved May 27, 2012.
- ↑ "Hot Dance Club Songs". Billboard. January 23, 2010. p. 57.
- ↑ "Hot Dance Club Songs". Billboard. February 13, 2010. p. 49.
- ↑ Guerilus, Stephanie (November 27, 2011). "Singer Taylor Bright releases latest project". The Philadelphia Tribune. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ↑ "2011 Grammy Awards] – Complete List of Winners and Nominees (53rd)". Grammy Database. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Healthy Food for Thought". Spotify. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
- ↑ Garrett, Ariana; Rascionato, Nicolette (May 20, 2010). "In tune with Taylor Bright". Newsday. p. B41.
- ↑ "Walnut Street's Annie Warbucks Features Quinn, Robertson, Bodnar and Martello, Sept. 7-Oct. 24". Playbill. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Taylor Bright". Ovrtur. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Carousel Production Facts". Walnut Street Theater. Retrieved May 31, 2026.