Wendy Starland | |
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Born | 1981 New York City, United States |
Occupation | Singer, songwriter, music producer |
Years active | 2005–present |
Musical career | |
Genres | Pop, Rock |
Labels | Universal Music Group |
Website | http://www.wendystarland.com |
Wendy Starland is an American singer, songwriter and music producer from Los Angeles. Starland was honored by The Songwriters Hall of Fame, was named VH1's, “Best Emerging Artist,” was featured on Moby’s Grammy nominated album, “Last Night,” and opened for multi-platinum artists, Sheryl Crow and Jack White at the Michigan International Speedway. In addition, Starland discovered and developed six time Grammy winner, Golden Globe winner, and Oscar nominee, Lady Gaga.
Starland was named in the Beckhamhouse book as one of the “Great Female Singers” alongside Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, Etta James, and Natalie Cole. Starland's single, Dancing With The Sea, was released on Universal alongside artists, Norah Jones, Feist, and Edie Brickell. The song hit number eight on the music charts giving her the opportunity to tour Europe. Starland was a featured performer at MI Fest, opening for Sheryl Crow and Jack White.
Starland is a lead vocalist on Moby’s Grammy nominated 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. Starland has opened for Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters, Rachel Platten, Sean Paul, Grandmaster Flash, Shawn Colvin, Vonda Shepard, Fishbone, The English Beat, Mike Posner, The Pointer Sisters, Karl Denson, The Romantics, Ronnie Dunn, and Jonatha Brooke and Lucy Woodward. She also performed at the Toronto International Film Festival, at the premiere of Entourage star, Adrian Grenier’s film, Teenage Papparazzo in 2011.