Priscilla Ahn
 |
This biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (September 2009) |
| Priscilla Ahn | |
|---|---|
 Priscilla Ahn on the cover of KoreAm, June 2008 |
|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Priscilla Natalie Hartranft |
| Born | March 9, 1984 Fort Stewart, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Acoustic, folk |
| Instruments | Guitar, piano, harmonica, ukulele, banjo |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Blue Note |
| Website | Priscilla Ahn's official website |
Priscilla Ahn (born March 9, 1984[1]) is a Korean American singer-songwriter.
Contents |
[edit] Early life and education
Ahn was born Priscilla Natalie Hartranft in Fort Stewart, Georgia to Kay (née Ahn) and Harry Hartranft and spent her childhood living in the USA and South Korea. She lived in Berks County, Pennsylvania for several years and attended Tulpehocken Area High School. Her college music professor was impressed with her songwriting talents and inspired her to move to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in music after finishing school.[2]
[edit] Career
Ahn adopted her Korean mother's maiden name for her musical career. She has toured with Joshua Radin, Amos Lee, and Ray Lamontagne and contributed vocals to the albums Supply and Demand and Kaleidoscope.[3]
In June 2008 she was selected as Artist of the Week in Paste magazine.[4] She appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in May 2011.[citation needed]
Two of her songs have been part of Grey's Anatomy episodes.[5][6] Her song "I Don't Think So" was featured on an episode of Knight Rider. Her song,"Dream" was featured on the soundtracks of the films Disturbia, Bride Wars and Love Happens.[7] Her song was also heard on an episodes of the Ghost Whisperer, One Tree Hill, Holby City, Make it or Break it Brothers & Sisters, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, So You Think You Can Dance and Eli Stone.[8] The song "Living In A Tree" was part of a Jeep Wrangler commercial. Her song "Find My Way Back Home" was part of the soundtrack for the films My Sister's Keeper and Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove, and the ITV drama Married Single Other. Her song, entitled "A Good Day (Morning Song)" was part of an episode of Psych. Most recently, Ahn's song "I Don't Have Time to be in Love" was featured on an episode of the South Korean sitcom "High Kick 3".
[edit] Personal life
Priscilla Ahn married Michael Weston in March 2010.[9]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- A Good Day, Blue Note Records, June 10, 2008.
- When You Grow Up, Blue Note Records, May 3, 2011.
[edit] EPs
- Priscilla Ahn (2007, self-released)
- Live Session, (2008, iTunes)
- Sweet Hearts, (2012, With Charlie Wadhams)
[edit] Singles
- "Dream" (2008, Blue Note)
- "I'll Never Smile Again" (2009)
- "I Am Strong" by Tiesto featuring vocals by Priscilla Ahn (2009)
[edit] Music videos
- "Dream"
- "Red Cape"
- "Vibe So Hot"
- "I Don't Have Time To Love"
- "When You Grow Up"
- "Torch Song"
[edit] Compilation appearances
[edit] Contributions
- Vocals and Piano on Joshua Radin - We Were Here, Columbia, February 7, 2006 (as Priscilla Hartranft)
- Vocals on Amos Lee - Suppy and Demand, Blue Note Records, October 3, 2006
- Vocals on Joshua Radin - Unclear Sky EP, iTunes Exclusive EP, February 12, 2008
- Vocals on William Fitzsimmons - The Sparrow and the Crow, Mercer Street, September 30, 2008
[edit] References
- ^ U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), 2010.
- ^ [1] Bio on Blue Note Records; retrieved March 17, 2011
- ^ FILTER: Radio On The TV
- ^ Artist of the Week: Priscilla Ahn
- ^ Grey's Anatomy - Singer-Songwriters From the Grey's Anatomy Soundtrack
- ^ [2]
- ^ Disturbia at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ Season 4, Episode 5 - Bloodline
- ^ Priscilla Ahn (June 16, 2011). "Girl In A Tree:I'm Married! :)". http://girlinatree.blogspot.com/2010/06/im-married.html. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
