Wendy Starland

Wendy Starland is an American singer, songwriter and music producer from Los Angeles. Starland was honored by The Songwriters Hall of Fame,[1] was named VH1's, Best Emerging Artist, was featured on Moby's Grammy nominated album Last Night, and opened for Sheryl Crow and Jack White at the Michigan International Speedway.[2] In addition, Starland discovered and developed[3] 11 time Grammy,[4] 2 time Golden Globe,[5] and Oscar[6] winning icon Lady Gaga.[7] Starland developed Lady Gaga's career during the recording of Lady Gaga's album The Fame, which received Billboard's Album of the Decade – having logged 62 of its record-setting 108 total weeks at No. 1 on the Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart this decade.[8]

Wendy Starland
Starland in 2018
BornFebruary 9, 1981
New York City, United States
OccupationSinger, songwriter, music producer
Years active2005–present
Musical career
GenresPop, Rock
LabelsUniversal Music Group
Websitewendystarland.com

Career
Starland on the runway for Gordana Gelhausen
Wendy Starland for One Trieu Yeu Campaign

Starland was named in the Beckhamhouse Book as one of the Great Female Singers alongside Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, Etta James, and Natalie Cole.[9] Starland's single, "Dancing with the Sea",[1] was released on Universal alongside Norah Jones, Feist, and Edie Brickell.[10] The song hit number eight on the music charts giving her the opportunity to tour Europe. Starland signed a major music publishing contract with BMG Rights Management. Starland was a featured performer at MI Fest, opening for Sheryl Crow and Jack White.[11] Starland also performed at the Cannes Film Festival at Cinemoi Network's charity event benefiting Children Uniting Nations with producer and DJ Paul Oakenfold, Ashlee Simpson, and Evan Ross.[12]

Starland was responsible for discovering 11 time Grammy winner Lady Gaga, and landed her a deal with a multi-platinum producer for Beyoncé, Jessica Simpson, Whitney Houston, and Britney Spears, that resulted in Lady Gaga signing major label record and publishing contracts.[13] Starland and Lady Gaga wrote songs together while she helped to develop her brand and marketing strategy.[14][15]

Starland is a lead vocalist on Moby's album Last Night, which went to number two on the Billboard charts. She was also featured on Moby's follow up album, Last Night Remixed.[16] Starland was featured on the Billy Ray Cyrus album, Thin Line. Starland has opened for Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters, Chris Cornell, Rachel Platten, Sean Paul, Gavin Degraw, Grandmaster Flash, Shawn Colvin, Vonda Shepard, Fishbone, The English Beat, Mike Posner, The Pointer Sisters, Karl Denson, The Romantics, Ronnie Dunn, Jonatha Brooke and Lucy Woodward. She also performed at the Toronto International Film Festival, at the premiere of Adrian Grenier's film Teenage Papparazzo in 2011.[17]

Starland has written and recorded songs with or for Snoop Dogg, Ben Lee, The Wu Tang Clan, Capone of Island Def Jam's Capone-N-Noreaga, and Apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas, and American Idol winner, Maddie Poppe.

Her music has been heard in film and television, including MTV's The Hills, Jersey Shore, Spiker, The Rules, Weekend Getaway, and promos for two NBC primetime series, Las Vegas and Hawaii.[18] Starland has licensed over 100 songs to several networks, including MTV, Vh1, NBC, ABC, E!, CBS, and FOX. Her song "Reveal The Sunshine" was the theme song for the TV ad campaign for luxury cruise line, Cunard, a division of Carnival Cruise Lines. Starland performed, cowrote and co-produced the theme song for the Carmen Steffens ad campaign featuring Alessandra Ambrosio.

Starland cowrote, performed and co-produced the theme song for the film, The Original. She composed the score and soundtrack to the television show, Stilettos, by the creators of True Detective. Additionally, Starland is writing and producing the score and soundtrack for the film A Love of Money, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Billy Bob Thornton, Jessica Biel and Eminem.[18]

Starland co-wrote and produced sixteen songs for the video game Rock Band 3 as well as Ubisoft's video game Rocksmith alongside the Rolling Stones[19] Aerosmith, and Red Hot Chili Peppers on Xbox and PlayStation 3. Starland is a Featured Artist on the mobile app SongArc[20] where she exclusively pre-released her song "Raven", co-written and produced by Ivo Moring.

Starland produced and co-wrote the RapScallions hit song "Can You Feel It." The song has been licensed to the NHL and NBA on FOX Sports and is also played by the LA Kings, NY Rangers, Colorado Avalanche, Indiana Pacers, San Diego Padres, Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Blues, NY Giants and Denver Broncos for in-game entertainment in their arenas, including Madison Square Garden and Staples Center.[21] "Can You Feel It" has also been licensed by Carl's Jr, Harley-Davidson, and Mercedes-Benz.[22][23][24]

Starland is the Founder and CEO of philanthropic record label and marketing platform, Give Back Entertainment. GBE has worldwide distribution through Universal/INgrooves. GBE partnered with clothing lines, Pink Pump and P2, to raise money and awareness for the Make-A-Wish Foundation by holding a fashion show in which two Make-A-Wish children walked the runway to fulfill their wishes. A percentage of funds from all of Starland's CDs sold at Pink Pump and P2 stores were donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.[25][26]

Other ventures

Starland is a print and runway model for designer Gordana Gelhausen, winner of the television series Project Runway. Starland is featured in Gordana Gelhausen's ad campaign for her new clothing line, One Trieu Yeu. She is also the face of Bvlgari designer's jewelry line, Anna e Alex where her music is offered as a download with purchase.[27] Starland is a featured model for luxury skincare line BB Lifestyle, as well as Boy Meets Girl.[28] Starland was the face of the luxury clothing, jewelry, and fragrance lines for Morreale Paris, and was a swimsuit model for the Misurare campaign. Starland appeared on the cover of the October 2019 issue of The Starz United Magazine.

Starland was the only judge of musical talent on the French television series Les Anges.[29] Starland was featured in the tenth season of Les Anges on TV network NRJ 12, reaching on average, between 500,000 and 700,000 viewers per episode. On the show, Starland chose to develop French celebrity, Sarah Van Elst, previously featured on Season 4 of The Voice. Starland and Van Elst appeared together on the hit TV show Extra with Mario Lopez.[30]

Awards
  • Moby's Grammy Nominated Album, Last Night, lead vocalist
  • Honored by Songwriters Hall Of Fame, single "Dancing with the Sea"
  • VH1 Award, Best Emerging Artist
  • HOT 107 FM, voted "Best Song"
  • Tonos International Songwriting Competition, Best Song, "Stolen Love"
  • Independent Music Award, Best Song
  • Brooklyn Arts Council, Best Song
  • Voted "Top Indie Artist" by listener's requests on Boston's WNRC 97.5 FM
  • METEOR Award Nomination for Blink
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References
  1. "Wendy Starland – Kings of A&R". kingsofar.com.
  2. "Wendy Starland ~ An artist giving back; "Kindness, Pass it on." – Podcast and Video". texasonlineradio.com.
  3. "Lady Gaga Talent Scout Feels 'Validated' After Winning $7.3 Million in Lawsuit".
  4. "Lady Gaga, 11 time Grammy Winner".
  5. "Lady Gaga wins second Golden Globe award in her career".
  6. "Lady Gaga Wins First Oscar".
  7. "Lady Gaga Talent Scout Feels 'Validated' After Winning $7.3 Million in Lawsuit". Billboard.
  8. "Decade in Dance/Electronic Charts: Gaga's 'Fame' Still Going Strong, Marshmello & Bastille Reign With Happier".
  9. "Beckhamhouse Book, Page 59. Retrieved March 2015" (PDF).
  10. "Wendy Starland 'Dancing With the Sea'".
  11. "MI Fest concert lineup announced – Michigan International Speedway". mispeedway.com.
  12. http://www.jetsetmag.com/exclusive/entertainment/the-talk-of-cannes-cinemoi-stars-united-for-good-haute-couture-gala/
  13. "Meet Wendy Starland, The Woman Who Helped Discover GRAMMY Winner Lady Gaga".
  14. "Songwriter who discovered Lady Gaga wins $7.3M in lawsuit". November 20, 2014.
  15. "Songwriter wins $7.3M from Lady Gaga's ex-producer".
  16. "Moby". Billboard.
  17. "At the Screening: Teenage Paparazzo". September 9, 2011.
  18. "Married To Music: Wendy Starland". Image & Style Magazine. Retrieved October 21, 2005.
  19. "Rocksmith 2014 song list".
  20. "SongArc Wendy Starland Gameplay Video – Gaming Cypher". March 16, 2015.
  21. "Success Stories: Wendy Starland, The Looking List, January 2015. Retrieved February 2015".
  22. "Carl's Jr. Music Cam: Supperclub". February 7, 2015.
  23. "Mercedes-Benz Music Minute: Rapscallions". September 16, 2014.
  24. "Alternative Nation, August 2014. Retrieved March 2015".
  25. "Pink Pump to expand with new store 'P2'".
  26. Sowder, Maggie. "Pink Pump Store Owner Opens New 'Alter Ego' Store".
  27. The Latest: One Of Our Favourite Artists Wendy Starland, AnnaeAlex.com, Retrieved February 2015
  28. Image & Style Magazine, Wendy Starland: Married To Music, Retrieved October 2018
  29. The Latest: Les Anges Episodes, Retrieved October 2018
  30. "French Reality Stars Sarah Van Elst & Remi Notta Dish on 'Les Anges' and More".
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