Websters dictionary defines an artist as the following: a) one who professes and practices an imaginative art b) a person skilled in one of the fine arts c) one who is adept at something. Each of these descriptors (skilled, imaginative and adept) embody what this up and coming Canadian artist is all about. Shannon Paige is a pop/soul singer/songwriter with 10 years of both contemporary and classical vocal coaching, 11 years of performing experience with bands and artists in venues throughout Western Canada and 6 years of Musical Theatre and acting experience. Singing from the time she was 11 years old, Shannon has composed, co-written, arranged and recorded a myriad of songs, both for her solo endeavors as well as for her band projects. She is also an experienced jingle/commercial singer in Calgary, Alberta which she now calls home. Shannon is so excited about her debut solo album “Breathe”. With a mix of pop, soul, r&b;, jazz and a touch of gospel, Shannon hopes whoever you are and whatever music you love, you will find something to enjoy about this album. Shannon says “When I was writing this album I was mainly thinking about two things. The first one is love and what it is (amazing) like in the good times and then love when you’re just surviving it and how it’s not so amazing sometimes! The second thing I was thinking about was how much of a lack of positive music there is out there. I hope that the music on my album will encourage the people who need a little lift to remember that there IS hope, that situations DO change and that most importantly, YOU can change.