Shannon VanZegerenApr 242 minThe True Story Behind "Orphan Girl"Lately, I’ve enjoyed creating videos of me singing some of my favorite songs. While my recorded music features what I’ve written, there...
Shannon VanZegerenMar 252 minReflections on the DebutOn Friday, March 18, 2022, I debuted Nowhere to Go: In Concert. The evening was magical. As I sit here now and reflect on that evening, a...
Shannon VanZegerenFeb 11 minThe Coat RackI found this poem scrawled between class notes from my college days. For whatever reason, I was apparently more fascinated with the coat...
Shannon VanZegerenJan 221 minMy Jean Jacket from Charlotte RusseInspired by Emily Spivack's Worn Stories, this is a poem celebrating my well-worn, well-loved jean jacket from Charlotte Russe. My Jean...
Shannon VanZegerenNov 18, 20213 minWhy Susanna is My Favorite Woman in the BibleFrom Old to New Testament, God has undoubtedly used women and woven them into His story for humanity. I have always loved studying the...
Shannon VanZegerenSep 7, 20211 minWhat Actually Happens When You Record An Album?One year ago, I was in Youngstown recording my debut album NOWHERE TO GO. What actually happens when you record an album? My video below...
Shannon VanZegerenDec 13, 20204 minSinger, Harpist, and... Private Pilot?When I was little, I always wanted to grow up and be a performer. This was manifested through the shows my siblings and I put on for our...
Shannon VanZegerenAug 19, 20203 minThe CaptainThe Captain Shannon VanZegeren 08/09/2020 My homeland is ravaged, but whispers of rebellion To reclaim & redeem such a reckless invasion...
Shannon VanZegerenJun 29, 20203 minHi Everyone, I've Been WritingHi Everyone, I’ve been writing. I don’t know what to call the past three months. I feel like it needs a name. No matter what you call it,...
Shannon VanZegerenMar 13, 20202 minChocolate CakeI wrote this poem a few years ago when Tyler and I were dating. I was attending a writers' workshop and the writing prompt was simply to...
Shannon VanZegerenJan 3, 20202 minA few of my favorite things...Hello 2020! I’m a sucker for “favorites.” I enjoy sharing mine & hearing about yours. As we launch the New Year, as many people do, I...
Shannon VanZegerenAug 31, 20193 minWomen Who Inspire: Anna ConnellyAs I sit here writing during the last weekend of August, I figure it’s about time to officially wrap up the blog series I launched for...
Shannon VanZegerenJun 12, 20192 minWomen Who Inspire: Kristyn GettyKristyn Getty is the singing half of the hymn writing team the Gettys. Keith & Kristyn Getty, a married couple hailed from Ireland, pen...
Shannon VanZegerenMay 8, 20192 minWomen Who Inspire: Sierra BoggessAriel in The Little Mermaid, Christine in Phantom of the Opera and Love Never Dies, Fantine in Les Misérables, Rosalie Mullins in School...
Shannon VanZegerenApr 11, 20191 minWomen Who Inspire: Mairéad CarlinMairéad Carlin is a world class soprano and a current member of the touring group Celtic Woman. She recorded on Celtic Woman’s...
Shannon VanZegerenApr 2, 20192 minWomen Who Inspire: Taylor SwiftOkay, so true confession: I am a Swiftie. Yep, I. LOVE. TAYLOR. SWIFT. Why exactly? Well, she’s different. She’s not your typical country...
Shannon VanZegerenMar 27, 20192 minWomen Who Inspire: Diane PenningDiane Penning is a world class soprano who has recorded albums and has performed with professional symphonies across the country. She is...
Shannon VanZegerenMar 23, 20192 minWomen Who Inspire: Sara GrovesSara Groves is a contemporary singer/songwriter and I listen to her music almost every morning as I get ready for the day. She inspires...
Shannon VanZegerenMar 15, 20192 minWomen Who Inspire: Kelli O'HaraSome may not be as familiar with Kelli O’Hara, but many will certainly recognize the shows in which she has secured starring roles. With...
Shannon VanZegerenMar 10, 20191 minWomen Who Inspire: Orla FallonYou may or may not know that March is Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 8th. In the spirit of...