CRAIG SHARPE

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CRAIG SHARPE



Birthdate: September 23, 1989



• At the age of 12, competed in the National Youth Talent search. Won and represented newfoundland In Regina Sask, Placed 10th place.



• Was runner up with Canadian Idol (Canadian based pop-idol contest with contestants ranging in ages 16 - 29 years of age to attain a record deal as the ultimate winning prize. Broadcasted nationally throughout Canada.) Season 4, 2006.



• Released a debut CD entitled 'I Am' on February 27, 2007. Some of the tracks included some personally penned songs including the song Missing You.



• Performed along side Roger Hodgson, former Member of ''Supertramp'', at the Casino Rama In Orillia Prior to performing live with Roger at the Mile One Stadium in St. Johns, Newfoundland in 2006.



• During the Idol experience Craig was fortunate to work with such artists as Martina McBride (who has been assisting on an ongoing basis with getting contacts/names to forward his A & R material), Roger Hodgson (who he performed with live on stage in 2006 after Idol), Tony Bennett, Nelly Furtado, Chantal Krevaziak, Dennis DeYoung and Cyndi Lauper. Each of these artists provided short-term mentoring during Idol.



• Worked with local radio stations in Newfoundland as a guest DJ and on-air interviews. Worked with the summer cruiser team from Oz-Fm c(Newfoundland Radio Station) during the summer of 2007.



• Competed In David Foster & Friends foundation, Performed ''Angels'' with the accompany of David Foster playing the Paino in 2008.



• Headline Performer with a charity event in Edmonton AB, ''Tap into a cure'' in Aug 2009.



• Featured as a Special Guest with the Michael Jackson Tribute Show in Toronto ON, in June 2010.



• Currently working on new material including composition and lyrics and recording with local recording/producers in putting together more demos and personal compositions.