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Framstad co-wrote, ''Even Angels Fall,'' ([[Kim Bullard]], [[Tom Whitlock]], [[Jessica Riddle]]) recorded by [[Jessica Riddle]] on [[Hollywood Records]] appeared in the film, [[10 Things I Hate About You]], and on the soundtrack, earning Framstad a gold record for album sales of over 500,000 copies. ''Even Angels Fall'', reached #27 on [[Billboard charts|Billboard]] Adult Pop Songs airplay chart and remained on the chart for 12 weeks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Billboard Magazine Airplay charts - Jessica Riddle - Even Angels Fall|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/304555/jessica-riddle/chart|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=RIAA certification of Gold Record|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=10+things+I+hate+about+you#search_section|publisher=}}</ref>"Fly Away" recorded as a duet by Sara Wasserman and [[Aaron Neville]] (written by Penny Framstad and Sara Wasserman) was released in June, 2009 on "That Other Label".<ref>{{cite web|title=ASCAP Title Search Fly Away written by Penny Framstad and Sara Wasserman|url=https://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx|publisher=}}</ref>
Framstad co-wrote, ''Even Angels Fall,'' ([[Kim Bullard]], [[Tom Whitlock]], [[Jessica Riddle]]) recorded by [[Jessica Riddle]] on [[Hollywood Records]] appeared in the film, [[10 Things I Hate About You]], and on the soundtrack, earning Framstad a gold record for album sales of over 500,000 copies. ''Even Angels Fall'', reached #27 on [[Billboard charts|Billboard]] Adult Pop Songs airplay chart and remained on the chart for 12 weeks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Billboard Magazine Airplay charts - Jessica Riddle - Even Angels Fall|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/304555/jessica-riddle/chart|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=RIAA certification of Gold Record|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=10+things+I+hate+about+you#search_section|publisher=}}</ref>"Fly Away" recorded as a duet by Sara Wasserman and [[Aaron Neville]] (written by Penny Framstad and Sara Wasserman) was released in June, 2009 on "That Other Label".<ref>{{cite web|title=ASCAP Title Search Fly Away written by Penny Framstad and Sara Wasserman|url=https://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx|publisher=}}</ref>


Framstad has shared the stage with [[The Doobie Brothers]], [[Sixpence None the Richer]], and [[Matt Nathanson]], among others<ref> "Breaking Out: Three Up and Comers Showcase at the Catalyst ''Santa Cruz sentinel,'' Page 50, March 23, 1996</ref><ref> "ASCAP Quiet on the Set" ''LA Weekly,'' Page 104, November 19, 1998</ref><ref> "Music" ''Santa Cruz Sentinel,'' Page 46, June 28, 1996</ref> and has performed at the [[House of Blues]], [[The Viper Room]], [[The Catalyst (nightclub)|The Catalyst]], and the [[Sweetwater Saloon]], among other venues.<ref> "Live Music" ''LA Times,'' Page 365, January 23, 2000</ref><ref> "Live Music" ''SF Examiner,'' Page 26, June 6, 1998</ref>
'''Penny Framstad Pop Academy'''
'''Penny Framstad Pop Academy'''



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Penny Framstad
Born
Penny Rae Framstad

(1960-11-12) November 12, 1960 (age 63)
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Other names
Penny Lane
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • songwriting teacher
Children1
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active1980–present
Labels
  • Java
Websitepennyframstad.com

Penny Rae Framstad (born November 12, 1960) is an American singer and songwriter whose musical style has been generally classified as pop, rock, and singer/songwriter influences.

Early life and career

Framstad was born in Santa Cruz, California to parents Raymond and Eula (née McCoy) Framstad.[1][2]

Framstad co-wrote, Even Angels Fall, (Kim Bullard, Tom Whitlock, Jessica Riddle) recorded by Jessica Riddle on Hollywood Records appeared in the film, 10 Things I Hate About You, and on the soundtrack, earning Framstad a gold record for album sales of over 500,000 copies. Even Angels Fall, reached #27 on Billboard Adult Pop Songs airplay chart and remained on the chart for 12 weeks.[3][4]"Fly Away" recorded as a duet by Sara Wasserman and Aaron Neville (written by Penny Framstad and Sara Wasserman) was released in June, 2009 on "That Other Label".[5]

Framstad has shared the stage with The Doobie Brothers, Sixpence None the Richer, and Matt Nathanson, among others[6][7][8] and has performed at the House of Blues, The Viper Room, The Catalyst, and the Sweetwater Saloon, among other venues.[9][10]

Penny Framstad Pop Academy

Framstad launched the Penny Framstad Pop Academy in Los Angeles, CA in 2001 with a focus on songwriting, guitar, piano, live stage performance, and music business classes.[11][12]

Musician's Institute

Framstad taught music classes at The Musician's Institute in Hollywood, California during 2016-2017. She specialized in artist development, teaching classes such as, The Song, and The Show, as well as coaching singers in private vocal and songwriting sessions for MI's Independent Artist Program.[13]

Filmography

Gold Record for "Even Angels Fall" in the film 10 Things I Hate About You
  • Dance Moms (Lifetime TV Series) 2012 -Episode: 8 - Season 2 (2012) (songwriter: “I Think I Like You”)[14]
  • Scrubs (TV Series) 2007 -Promo (2007) (songwriter/performer: “The Heart Has a Mind Of Its Own”)[15]
  • The Office (US TV Series) 2007 -Promo (2007) (songwriter/performer: “The Heart Has a Mind Of Its Own”)[16]
  • Dawson’s Creek 2005 -Season 5 DVD Replacement Song (2004) (songwriter/performer: “Holdin’ On”)[17]
  • White Chicks (Sony Pictures Film) 2004 “Why, Why, Why” (2004) (songwriter/performer)[16]
  • Summerland (TV Series) 2004 -Episode 9 - Season 1 (2004) (songwriter/performer: “Paint the Sky”)[18]
  • The Real World Paris (MTV Reality TV) 2003 -Episode 13 - (2003) (songwriter/performer: “Moth to a Flame”)[19]
  • The Real World Chicago (MTV Reality TV) 2002 - Episode 1123 - (2002) (songwriter/performer: “We’d Only Break Each Others Hearts”)[20]
  • Roswell (TV Series) 2001 -Episode 16 - Season 2 (2001) (songwriter/performer: “I’ll Never Be the Same”)[21]
  • Providence (TV series) 2000 -Episode 11 - Season 2 (2000) (songwriter/performer: “Nothing to Hide”) -Episode 13 - Season 2 (2000) (songwriter/performer: I’ll Never Be the Same”)[22]
  • 10 Things I Hate About You (Touchstone Film/Soundtrack) 1999 “Even Angels Fall” (1999) (songwriter)[14]

References

  1. ^ "Eula Mae Framstad Obituary". Modesto Bee. September 23, 2009. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  2. ^ "Back from LA: TV Songwriter Comes Home to Soquel by Laila Barakat". Patch. December 20, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  3. ^ "Billboard Magazine Airplay charts - Jessica Riddle - Even Angels Fall".
  4. ^ "RIAA certification of Gold Record".
  5. ^ "ASCAP Title Search Fly Away written by Penny Framstad and Sara Wasserman".
  6. ^ "Breaking Out: Three Up and Comers Showcase at the Catalyst Santa Cruz sentinel, Page 50, March 23, 1996
  7. ^ "ASCAP Quiet on the Set" LA Weekly, Page 104, November 19, 1998
  8. ^ "Music" Santa Cruz Sentinel, Page 46, June 28, 1996
  9. ^ "Live Music" LA Times, Page 365, January 23, 2000
  10. ^ "Live Music" SF Examiner, Page 26, June 6, 1998
  11. ^ "Santa Cruz County Stories: Veteran singer/songwriter ready to take on the role of mentor".
  12. ^ "Pop Start - Good Times Santa Cruz". 18 November 2015.
  13. ^ "Musician's Institute Hollywood, CA".
  14. ^ a b Pop Start
  15. ^ "Artist Penny Framstad's CD Release Party". KZSC Radio. November 7, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  16. ^ a b Patch
  17. ^ "Dawson's Creek Soundtrack". What Song.
  18. ^ KZSC
  19. ^ "The Real World Soundtrack". Ringos track.
  20. ^ "Singer/songwriter returns to Santa Cruz with Penny"s Pop Academy by Wallace Baine". Santa Cruz Sentinel. November 6, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  21. ^ "Contemporary, Progressive, and Crossover Female Vocalists". Musical Discoveries. March 5, 2000. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  22. ^ Musical Discoveries