Megs McLean

Megs McLean at the 94.1 FM pop-up show for Taylor Swift August 8th, 2015

Megan McLean (born February 19, 1997)known by her Stage name as Megs is an American Country-Grunge (Crunge) recording artist from Seattle, Washington. She atended the University of Montana where she was a member of the Griz rodeo team as a barrel racer. She also participated in many on stage productions as well as infront of the camera and voice acting.

Occupation Singer-songwriter
Spouse(s) None
Children None
Parents John and Leslea McLean
Website megsmclean.com
Musical Career Genres:
Instruments Vocals
Years Active 2015–Present

McLean is best known for her breakout Single "It's My Truck" in 2015, and was awarded with Country Pick of the Week[1] in 2016. McLean was the "first artist to have her likeness etched into the infamous vintage Neve 8048 recording console at London Bridge Studio".[2] She also released her "Virtually Me" Virtual reality App at the 94.1 kmps pop up show[3] Taylor Swift concert in Seattle where she " Shocks Taylor Swift Concert Audience".[4]

Early life and influences

McLean was born to John and Leslea McLean and is one of two girls, her younger sister Jenna, raised in Snohomish, Washington and attended Glacier Peak High School.[5]

Career

McLean started out as an actress, most known for starring in "Canna"[6][7] a Short film in 2013.[8] In 2015 Megs released her first single titled “It's My Truck”[9] featuring an all-star production team including Ben Smith (Heart), Brad Smith (Blind Melon), Jeff Balding,[10] and Andrew Mendleson. Her single was recorded at the legendary London Bridge Studio in Seattle, Washington, known for recording acts such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Nickelback, 3 Doors Down, Macklemore, and so much more. Her songs are produced by Geoff Ott who has quite the astounding reputaion. There was a making of Video produced by Emmy award winning cinematographers Todd and Jackson of turn left productions.[11]

In 2016 Megs released her Breakout EP Titled Out of School also recorded at London Bridge Studio.

Personal life

Megs attended college at the University of Montana where she was a member of the Griz rodeo team. She dropped out that same year to pursue music when she was offered an exclusive deal with ReelTime.

In 2016 McLean began to shine a light on Local Animal Rescue organizations in the Seattle area such as Emerald City Pet Rescue. In her Video of the Event on YouTube she stated “I really admire the work you guys do here, it has always been a dream of mine to start Megs Animal Rescue Shelter and call it M.A.R.S for short.”[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Countrry Music Pick Of The Week". countrypickoftheweek.com. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "Megs Mclean". newswire.com. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "Seattle Country Music Radio, News, Artists, Gossip – 94.1 KMPS". cbslocal.com. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  4. ↑ "Megs McLean Shocks Taylor Swift Concert Audience by Releasing Megs "Virtually Me" Free Virtual Reality ReelTime VR App During Megs Performance at the Concert". newswire.com. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  5. ↑ http://kmps.cbslocal.com/2016/05/18/ladies-and-gentlemen-megs-mclean/
  6. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2724324/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_lk1
  7. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5539840/
  8. ↑ Canna. 3 February 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2016 – via YouTube.
  9. ↑ It's My Truck. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2016 – via YouTube.
  10. ↑ "Discography". jeffbalding.com. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  11. ↑ Making MEGS McLEAN: "It's My Truck" _a short documentary. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2016 – via YouTube.
  12. ↑ Megs McLean @ Emerald City Pet Rescue. 1 March 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016 – via YouTube.

External links

Website megsmclean.com
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzkK_obsYn68e5x8TH0NUfw/feed
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