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Shannon VanZegeren
- Apr 24
- 2 min
The 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...
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Shannon VanZegeren
- Mar 25
- 2 min
Reflections on the Debut
On 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...
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Shannon VanZegeren
- Feb 1
- 1 min
The Coat Rack
I found this poem scrawled between class notes from my college days. For whatever reason, I was apparently more fascinated with the coat...
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Shannon VanZegeren
- Jan 22
- 1 min
My Jean Jacket from Charlotte Russe
Inspired by Emily Spivack's Worn Stories, this is a poem celebrating my well-worn, well-loved jean jacket from Charlotte Russe. My Jean...
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Shannon VanZegeren
- Nov 17, 2021
- 3 min
Why Susanna is My Favorite Woman in the Bible
From Old to New Testament, God has undoubtedly used women and woven them into His story for humanity. I have always loved studying the...
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Shannon VanZegeren
- Sep 7, 2021
- 1 min
What 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...
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Shannon VanZegeren
- Dec 13, 2020
- 4 min
Singer, 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...
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Shannon VanZegeren
- Aug 19, 2020
- 3 min
The Captain
The Captain Shannon VanZegeren 08/09/2020 My homeland is ravaged, but whispers of rebellion To reclaim & redeem such a reckless invasion...
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Shannon VanZegeren
- Jun 29, 2020
- 3 min
Hi Everyone, I've Been Writing
Hi 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,...
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Shannon VanZegeren
- Mar 13, 2020
- 2 min
Chocolate Cake
I 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...
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Shannon VanZegeren
- Jan 3, 2020
- 2 min
A 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...
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Shannon VanZegeren
- Aug 31, 2019
- 3 min
Women Who Inspire: Anna Connelly
As 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...
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Shannon VanZegeren
- Jun 12, 2019
- 2 min
Women Who Inspire: Kristyn Getty
Kristyn Getty is the singing half of the hymn writing team the Gettys. Keith & Kristyn Getty, a married couple hailed from Ireland, pen...
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Shannon VanZegeren
- May 7, 2019
- 2 min
Women Who Inspire: Sierra Boggess
Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Christine in Phantom of the Opera and Love Never Dies, Fantine in Les Misérables, Rosalie Mullins in School...
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Shannon VanZegeren
- Apr 11, 2019
- 1 min
Women Who Inspire: Mairéad Carlin
Mairéad Carlin is a world class soprano and a current member of the touring group Celtic Woman. She recorded on Celtic Woman’s...
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Shannon VanZegeren
- Apr 2, 2019
- 2 min
Women Who Inspire: Taylor Swift
Okay, so true confession: I am a Swiftie. Yep, I. LOVE. TAYLOR. SWIFT. Why exactly? Well, she’s different. She’s not your typical country...
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Shannon VanZegeren
- Mar 27, 2019
- 2 min
Women Who Inspire: Diane Penning
Diane Penning is a world class soprano who has recorded albums and has performed with professional symphonies across the country. She is...
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Shannon VanZegeren
- Mar 23, 2019
- 2 min
Women Who Inspire: Sara Groves
Sara Groves is a contemporary singer/songwriter and I listen to her music almost every morning as I get ready for the day. She inspires...
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Shannon VanZegeren
- Mar 15, 2019
- 2 min
Women Who Inspire: Kelli O'Hara
Some may not be as familiar with Kelli O’Hara, but many will certainly recognize the shows in which she has secured starring roles. With...
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