Kendal Conrad

Kendal Conrad (born September 4) is an American country music singer-songwriter and actress.[1]

Kendal Conrad
Birth nameKendal Conrad
BornPottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2008–present
Websitekendalconrad.com

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
  1. Van Wagenen, Juliet (25 Jun 2014). "Local singer performs on national TV". The Mercury. Pottstown, PA. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Jenelle, Janci (10 Aug 2014). "Musikfest 2014: Keith Urban promises a good time and delivers". lehighvalleylive.com. Lehigh Valley, PA. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  5. 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.
  6. "Pennsylvania Local Contest Info". Archived from the original on 17 May 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  7. Hirsch, Andrea, Resident chosen as Colgate Country Showdown finalist, Times Sentinel, published January 5, 2010.
  8. Zlomek, Joe (13 Aug 2010). "Pottsgrove Singer At Six Flags For Talent Show Finals". The Sanatoga Post. Sanatoga, PA. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  9. Colvin, Scott. "Single Review: @kendalconrad "Country Queen"". CMchat. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  10. "Rising country stars shine Friday at Traditions". The Press & Sun-Bulletin. Binghamton, NY. 13 July 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  11. 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.
  12. "Single Review: Kendal Conrad "Country Queen"". The Daily Country. June 22, 2015.
  13. "Kendal Conrad 'Country Queen' – Single Review". For the Country Record. June 30, 2015.
  14. Civic Theatre's BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S to Open 5/1 Broadway World, April 2, 2015
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. Willistein, Paul (6 May 2015). "Theater Review: Civic's 'Breakfast' champions Capote". The Lehigh Valley Press. Lehigh Valley, PA. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  18. McDermott, Brian. "A sumptuous 'Breakfast' at Civic". Lehigh Valley Stage. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  19. "Celebrities". Retrieved 30 July 2015.
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