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In 2009, Nicole uploaded her first video to YouTube, her cover of "[[Use Somebody]]" by [[Kings of Leon]].<ref name="Hadi">{{cite news|last=Hadi |first=Eddino Abdul |date=November 14, 2013 |title=YouTube pop princess goes unplugged |url=http://docs.newsbank.com/s/InfoWeb/aggdocs/AWNB/14A106FC1CC69B90/0D7C12F5A8A2A86A |newspaper=[[The Straits Times]] |accessdate=July 15, 2014 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6R4xf8BNR?url=http://iw.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/InfoWeb?p_action% |
In 2009, Nicole uploaded her first video to YouTube, her cover of "[[Use Somebody]]" by [[Kings of Leon]].<ref name="Hadi">{{cite news |last=Hadi |first=Eddino Abdul |date=November 14, 2013 |title=YouTube pop princess goes unplugged |url=http://docs.newsbank.com/s/InfoWeb/aggdocs/AWNB/14A106FC1CC69B90/0D7C12F5A8A2A86A |newspaper=[[The Straits Times]] |accessdate=July 15, 2014 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6R4xf8BNR?url=http://iw.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/InfoWeb?p_action=doc&p_theme=aggdocs&p_topdoc=1&p_queryname=14A106FC1CC69B90&p_docnum=1&p_sort=YMD_date%3AD&p_product=AWNB&p_docid=14A106FC1CC69B90&p_text_direct-0=document_id%3D%28%2014A106FC1CC69B90%20%29&p_nbid=U53R4BIDMTQwN |archivedate=July 15, 2014 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> She followed with more covers on her YouTube channel, which includes songs by [[Bruno Mars]], [[Katy Perry]], [[Justin Bieber]], [[Miley Cyrus]], [[Taylor Swift]], [[Selena Gomez]], [[Lorde]] and other artists.<ref name="Piña"/><ref name="Hadi"/> She has several collaborations from fellow YouTube artists such as [[Tiffany Alvord]], Alyssa Bernal, Madilyn Bailey, [[Tyler Ward]], [[Dave Days]], [[Conor Maynard]] and [[Lindsey Stirling]]. |
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Nicole released her first original song, "B-e-a-utiful", on July 15, 2011.<ref name="Hadi"/> Written by Nicole, Lairs Johnston, Stephen Folden, and Tom Mgrdichian,<ref>{{cite web|title=B-e-a-utiful – Megan Nicole – Credits – AllMusic|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/b-e-a-utiful-mw0002413996/credits|website=AllMusic|accessdate=July 24, 2014}}</ref> the "pop ditty" received one million hits after two days and had 27 million hits by November 2013.<ref name="Hadi"/> |
Nicole released her first original song, "B-e-a-utiful", on July 15, 2011.<ref name="Hadi"/> Written by Nicole, Lairs Johnston, Stephen Folden, and Tom Mgrdichian,<ref>{{cite web|title=B-e-a-utiful – Megan Nicole – Credits – AllMusic|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/b-e-a-utiful-mw0002413996/credits|website=AllMusic|accessdate=July 24, 2014}}</ref> the "pop ditty" received one million hits after two days and had 27 million hits by November 2013.<ref name="Hadi"/> |
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An April 2014 article in ''[[The News Tribune]]'' said that on YouTube, Nicole had 1.5 million subscribers and 350 million video views.<ref name="Sailor">{{cite news|last=Sailor |first=Craig |date=April 9, 2014 |title=YouTube sensation Megan Nicole to appear at NW Family Expo in Tacoma |url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/04/09/3141065/youtube-sensation-megan-nicole.html |newspaper=[[The News Tribune]] |accessdate=July 15, 2014 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6R4ym5o2Z?url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/04/09/3141065/youtube-sensation-megan-nicole.html |archivedate=July 15, 2014 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> She also performed at the Pre-Show Party for the [[2014 Radio Disney Music Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|title=ARDY's Pre-Show Party – RDMA 2014 – Disney Video|url=http://video.disney.com/watch/ardy-s-pre-show-party-rdma-2014-4f8685a5352483e6913ccb65|website=Disney.com|accessdate=October 10, 2014}}</ref> |
An April 2014 article in ''[[The News Tribune]]'' said that on YouTube, Nicole had 1.5 million subscribers and 350 million video views.<ref name="Sailor">{{cite news|last=Sailor |first=Craig |date=April 9, 2014 |title=YouTube sensation Megan Nicole to appear at NW Family Expo in Tacoma |url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/04/09/3141065/youtube-sensation-megan-nicole.html |newspaper=[[The News Tribune]] |accessdate=July 15, 2014 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6R4ym5o2Z?url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/04/09/3141065/youtube-sensation-megan-nicole.html |archivedate=July 15, 2014 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> She also performed at the Pre-Show Party for the [[2014 Radio Disney Music Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|title=ARDY's Pre-Show Party – RDMA 2014 – Disney Video|url=http://video.disney.com/watch/ardy-s-pre-show-party-rdma-2014-4f8685a5352483e6913ccb65|website=Disney.com|accessdate=October 10, 2014}}</ref> |
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On August 19, 2014 Megan Nicole released her single "Electrified". This was her first single off of her debut album ''Escape'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Megan Nicole Releases Electrified AND Its Lyric Video|url=http://www.fanlala.com/news/megan-nicole-releases-electrified-and-its-lyric-video|website=Fanlala.com|accessdate=October 10, 2014|date=August 19, 2014}}</ref> which is an independent release on Hume Records, following her departure from Bad Boy Records. ''Escape'' has 5 new, original songs all co-written by Nicole and Mgrdichian and is released on October 14, 2014.<ref name="iTunes-Escape-EP-Hume">{{cite web|title=iTunes – Music – Escape – EP by Megan Nicole|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/escape-ep/id912432637|website=iTunes|accessdate=October 10, 2014|date=October 14, 2014}} EP released on Hume Records.</ref> The 80's-inspired music video for "Electrified" premiered on People.com on September 16, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Corriston|first1=Michele|title=Megan Nicole Premieres '80s-Inspired Music Video for 'Electrified'|url=http://www.people.com/article/megan-nicole-electrified-youtube-video|website=People.com|accessdate=October 10, 2014|date=September 16, 2014}}</ref> |
On August 19, 2014 Megan Nicole released her single "Electrified". This was her first single off of her debut album ''Escape'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Megan Nicole Releases Electrified AND Its Lyric Video|url=http://www.fanlala.com/news/megan-nicole-releases-electrified-and-its-lyric-video|website=Fanlala.com|accessdate=October 10, 2014|date=August 19, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016111830/http://www.fanlala.com/news/megan-nicole-releases-electrified-and-its-lyric-video|archivedate=October 16, 2014|df=mdy-all}}</ref> which is an independent release on Hume Records, following her departure from Bad Boy Records. ''Escape'' has 5 new, original songs all co-written by Nicole and Mgrdichian and is released on October 14, 2014.<ref name="iTunes-Escape-EP-Hume">{{cite web|title=iTunes – Music – Escape – EP by Megan Nicole|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/escape-ep/id912432637|website=iTunes|accessdate=October 10, 2014|date=October 14, 2014}} EP released on Hume Records.</ref> The 80's-inspired music video for "Electrified" premiered on People.com on September 16, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Corriston|first1=Michele|title=Megan Nicole Premieres '80s-Inspired Music Video for 'Electrified'|url=http://www.people.com/article/megan-nicole-electrified-youtube-video|website=People.com|accessdate=October 10, 2014|date=September 16, 2014}}</ref> |
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Nicole then starred in her first feature film ''[[Summer Forever (2015 Film)|Summer Forever]]'' alongside [[Alyson Stoner]] and Anna Grace Barlow, it was released on September 4, 2015, through [[video on demand]].<ref>[http://redcarpetcrash.com/summer-forever-trailer-on-itunes-friday-september-4/ Watch 'Summer Forever' Trailer: The Movie Releases On iTunes Friday, September 4]. RedCarpetCrash.com (August 26, 2015). Retrieved on 2015-10-17.</ref> |
Nicole then starred in her first feature film ''[[Summer Forever (2015 Film)|Summer Forever]]'' alongside [[Alyson Stoner]] and Anna Grace Barlow, it was released on September 4, 2015, through [[video on demand]].<ref>[http://redcarpetcrash.com/summer-forever-trailer-on-itunes-friday-september-4/ Watch 'Summer Forever' Trailer: The Movie Releases On iTunes Friday, September 4]. RedCarpetCrash.com (August 26, 2015). Retrieved on 2015-10-17.</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:11, 24 January 2018
| Megan Nicole | |
|---|---|
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| Personal information | |
| Born | Megan Nicole Flores September 1, 1993 |
| Website | www |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Subscribers | 4.0 million[1] (June 2017) |
| Total views | 815 million views[1] (June 2017) |
| Associated acts | Tiffany Alvord, Boyce Avenue, Jason Chen, Kurt Hugo Schneider, Sam Tsui, Dave Days, Madilyn Bailey, Tyler Ward |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actress |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar, Piano |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Hume Records![2] Bad Boy Records |
Megan Nicole Flores (born September 1, 1993), simply known as Megan Nicole, is an American
Early life
Megan Nicole was born in Houston, Texas to parents Tammy and Frankie Flores, she has a sister named Maddie Taylor. Her mother is of German and Native American descent and her father is Mexican American.[4][3] She was raised in Katy, Texas and became interested in music around age 10, when her father purchased a karaoke machine for her.[3] Nicole also participated in her church's music programs, taking part in a church band during high school and choir during middle school.[3]
Career
In 2009, Nicole uploaded her first video to YouTube, her cover of "Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon.[5] She followed with more covers on her YouTube channel, which includes songs by Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Lorde and other artists.[3][5] She has several collaborations from fellow YouTube artists such as Tiffany Alvord, Alyssa Bernal, Madilyn Bailey, Tyler Ward, Dave Days, Conor Maynard and Lindsey Stirling.
Nicole released her first original song, "B-e-a-utiful", on July 15, 2011.[5] Written by Nicole, Lairs Johnston, Stephen Folden, and Tom Mgrdichian,[6] the "pop ditty" received one million hits after two days and had 27 million hits by November 2013.[5]
In August 2012, Nicole signed with
Billboard Social 50 in her fourth week on the popularity chart.[8]
An April 2014 article in The News Tribune said that on YouTube, Nicole had 1.5 million subscribers and 350 million video views.[9] She also performed at the Pre-Show Party for the 2014 Radio Disney Music Awards.[10]
On August 19, 2014 Megan Nicole released her single "Electrified". This was her first single off of her debut album Escape,[11] which is an independent release on Hume Records, following her departure from Bad Boy Records. Escape has 5 new, original songs all co-written by Nicole and Mgrdichian and is released on October 14, 2014.[2] The 80's-inspired music video for "Electrified" premiered on People.com on September 16, 2014.[12]
Nicole then starred in her first feature film Summer Forever alongside Alyson Stoner and Anna Grace Barlow, it was released on September 4, 2015, through video on demand.[13]
Personal life
In March 2017, Nicole became engaged to Cooper Green.[14] They were married on July 1, 2017.[15]
Discography
EP
| EP and studio album Information |
|---|
ESCAPE
|
Singles
| Title | Year | Album/EP |
|---|---|---|
| "B-e-a-utiful"[16] | 2011 | Non-album singles |
| "Summer Forever"[17] | 2013 | |
| "Never Wanna Let You Go"[18] | 2014 | |
| "Never Have I Ever"[19] | ||
| "Electrified"[20] | Escape | |
| "Fun" | ||
| "Escape" | ||
| "Look at Whatcha Done" | 2015 | Non-album singles |
| "Into the Fire" | ||
| "Silver Medal" | ||
| "Safe with Me" | ||
| "Fever" | ||
| "Mascara" | 2016 | |
| "Play It Cool" |
Soundtrack appearances
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Legendary" | Summer Forever (soundtrack)
|
| "Never Say Never" with Alyson Stoner and Anna Grace Barlow | ||
| "Lovesick Undercover" | ||
| "Weekend Warriors" with Alyson Stoner and Anna Grace Barlow | ||
| "Ours To Lose" with Alyson Stoner, Anna Grace Barlow and Ryan McCartan | ||
| "About Tonight" with Ryan McCartan | ||
| "Make An X" with Alyson Stoner and Anna Grace Barlow | ||
| "Summer Forever" (2015 version) |
Videography
| Title | Year | Director |
|---|---|---|
| "B-e-a-utiful" | 2011 | Kurt Hugo Schneider |
| "Summer Forever" | 2013 | Joseph Levi |
| "Snapshots (Best Days of Our Lives)" | ||
| "Never Wanna Let You Go" | 2014 | |
| "Never Have I Ever" | Joseph Levi | |
| "Electrified" | ||
| "Alright" | ||
| "Fun" | Hannah Lux Davis | |
| "Escape" | 2015 | Young Astronauts |
| "Look At Whatcha Done" | ||
| "Silver Medal" | Joseph Levi | |
| "Safe with Me" | Joseph Levi | |
| "Fever" | Sean Willis | |
| "Mascara" | 2016 | Joseph Levi |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Summer Forever
|
Sydney | Lead Role |
Web
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10 Days of Megan Nicole | herself | 10 episodes |
| 2014–present | Let's Be Friends with Megan Nicole | herself | 5 episodes |
| 2016 | Roommates[21] | Megan | 5 episodes |
References
- ^ a b "About megannicolesite". YouTube.
- ^ a b "iTunes – Music – Escape – EP by Megan Nicole". iTunes. October 14, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2014. EP released on Hume Records.
- ^ a b c d e Piña, Kimberly (August 16, 2011). "Katy teen breaks into music industry". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Get to Know Latina Singer and YouTube Star Megan Nicole". PopSugar. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e Hadi, Eddino Abdul (November 14, 2013). "YouTube pop princess goes unplugged". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "B-e-a-utiful – Megan Nicole – Credits – AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
- VIBE Vixen. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2014.)
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help - ^ Gruger, William (September 14, 2012). "Psy Still No. 1 on Social 50 Chart, 50 Cent Makes 'Sexy' Return". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 22, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Sailor, Craig (April 9, 2014). "YouTube sensation Megan Nicole to appear at NW Family Expo in Tacoma". The News Tribune. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "ARDY's Pre-Show Party – RDMA 2014 – Disney Video". Disney.com. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ^ "Megan Nicole Releases Electrified AND Its Lyric Video". Fanlala.com. August 19, 2014. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Corriston, Michele (September 16, 2014). "Megan Nicole Premieres '80s-Inspired Music Video for 'Electrified'". People.com. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ^ Watch 'Summer Forever' Trailer: The Movie Releases On iTunes Friday, September 4. RedCarpetCrash.com (August 26, 2015). Retrieved on 2015-10-17.
- ^ D'Aluisio, Alexandra (April 25, 2017). "A YouTube Star Got Engaged a Month Ago and Basically Everyone Missed It!". Clevver. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- ^ Gaitan, Gisselle (July 3, 2017). "Congrats: Megan Nicole Has Married Her Longtime Boyfriend Cooper Green". J-14. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – B-E-A-Utiful – Single by Megan Nicole". iTunes. August 21, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – Summer Forever – Single by Megan Nicole". iTunes. May 28, 2013. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – Never Wanna Let You Go – Single by Megan Nicole". iTunes. March 18, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – Never Have I Ever – Single by Megan Nicole". iTunes. June 10, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – Electrified – Single by Megan Nicole". iTunes. August 19, 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
- ^ "Roommates". YouTube. Jeenyus Entertainment network. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
External links
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