
At first glance, Shanna Jackman seems like the typical “girl next door.” But when you see her take the stage you see that she is also a fierce and commanding performer! Raised in Central Massachusetts, Shanna's signature style blends rock and soul with our country songs. Shanna Jackman captivates her audiences with powerful vocals and high energy performances.
Music was always a part of Shanna's life. Humming and singing along to commercials while playing in the living room, she was always putting on a show for her family! Shanna began voice lessons at the Franklin School For The Performing Arts at the age of 12, and on her 18th birthday had her first recording session performing cover songs from Mariah Carey, Jewel, Alanis Morrisette and Amy Grant. While pursuing her Bachelor's, she would perform at open mics and karaoke contests all over campus and at home.
Shanna began writing and recording with a few different bands after college before forming the country cover band Not in Kansas in 2009. After several years of success with the band, she began her solo career by releasing her self titled debut EP in 2013.
Shanna has had the opportunity to be featured with artists such as Ronnie Dunn, Blake Shelton, Sara Evans, Gretchen Wilson, Dierks Bentley, Alan Jackson, Darryl Worley, Lee Brice, Little Big Town, Collin Raye, Jo-Dee Messina, and Steve Azar. She has performed the National Anthem for the Boston Bruins, Red Sox, Celtics, Revolution and many other numerous charity, Military and sporting events. When discussing her accomplishments she says, “I have so much to be thankful for. I have really been blessed so much in my life and have had some amazing experiences. But, what still gets to me are the smaller things, like performing the National Anthem for our troops.”
Writing music about life experience, like one of her hit singles, “In My Truck,” is the only thing that makes sense. “I can’t write about what other people have gone through, because I didn’t walk in their shoes. I wouldn’t know how they truly felt. I can only write about my experiences, good or bad. It’s what I know, and hopefully, someone else can relate to it too.”
Breaking into country music in the rock-heavy New England scene is never easy, but Shanna Jackman is “a force to be reckoned with, and quite possibly, the next great country singer.” When you see her perform, you will feel that force.
Today, when Shanna is not performing on stage with her band you can find her volunteering her time often performing the National Anthem for many various Military events or working full-time as a Public Safety Dispatcher or mentoring young aspiring artists.
Check out Shanna's music available on her website, and anywhere digital music is sold.
Self-titled EP (2013)
Songwriters: Shanna Jackman, Connie Mims, and Nancy Beaudette
Album Design:
Photography: Madeline Johns at Sweet Raine Photography
Graphic Design: AJ Jerrett
Musicians:
Larry Beaird - Acoustic Guitar
Eli Beaird - Bass
Eddie Bayers - Drums
Troy Lancaster - Electric Guitar
Russ Pahl - Pedal Steel
Mike Rojas - Keyboards
Executive Producer: Shanna Jackman
Co-Producers: Connie Mims and Nancy Beaudette
Recorded and Engineered at: Larry Beaird Music Group, Inc., Nashville TN
"Where He's Living Now" (2014)
Songwriters: Shanna Jackman, Connie Mims, and Nancy Beaudette
Musicians:
Nancy Beaudette - Acoustic Guitar
David Nelson - Electric Guitar
Scott Rossley - Bass
Producer: Nancy Beaduette
"Answer the Call" (2017)
Songwriters: Shanna Jackman, Lance Carpenter and Ayla Brown
Musicians:
Greg Morrow - Drums
Mike Brignardello - Bass
JT Corenflos - Electric
Steve Nathan - Piano
Justin Schipper - Steel
Larry Beaird - Acoustic
Ayla Brown - Backup vocals
Recorded and Engineered at: Larry Beaird Music Group, Inc., Nashville TN
"Amen To That" (2021)
Songwriters: Shanna Jackman, Randy Morrison, Rebecca Sehnert and Eva Wilson
Musicians:
Nate Coon - Drums
Michael Tarabay - Bass
Nick Gardner - Acoustic
Bryce Clarke - Electric Guitar
Milo Deering - Auxiliary Inst
Travis Bishop - Keys
Producer/Mix Engineer - Drew Hall
Producer/Programming - Kerry West
Recorded and Engineered at Rosewood Studios, Tyler, Texas
"God Fearin' Woman" (2021)
Songwriters: Shanna Jackman and Connie Mims Pinkerton
Musicians:
Nate Coon - Drums
Michael Tarabay - Bass
Nick Gardner - Acoustic
Bryce Clarke - Electric Guitar
Milo Deering - Auxiliary Inst
Travis Bishop - Keys
Producer/Mix Engineer - Drew Hall
Producer/Programming - Kerry West
Recorded and Engineered atRosewood Studios, Tyler, Texas
"Control" (2021)
Songwriters: Shanna Jackman, Randy Morrison, Cedric Ryan
Musicians:
Drums, Bass, Programming - Kerry West
Piano - Joslin Dsouza
Mix Engineer - Drew Hall
Recorded and Engineered at Rosewood Studios, Tyler, Texas
CD Release Party September 2013