Shannan Copland is a music artist based in Portland, Oregon. Born and raised in California, she studied music at an early age. With a love for piano and voice, she involved herself in any musical opportunity available and her passion for songwriting ignited as a teenager. Over the years, Shannan has worked with talented musicians, vocalists, and educators from around the United States, Norway, and Italy. Most notably, she was the first and only vocal student to Norwegian pop icon, Trine Rein. Shannan and her husband spent the first decade of their marriage mostly living abroad in Portugal and Italy where they started a non-profit organization together. Working with talented musicians, artists and individuals from around the globe combined with her experiences living abroad have influenced her perspectives on life and the world around her which also reflect in her songwriting. Now, as she releases her own music, Shannan hopes to encourage, inspire, and provoke deeper thought through her music for listeners. Her newest single “Enough” releases on Friday, April 12 and serves as the underlying anthem for much of her music. With its driving pop rock beat, “Enough” inspires listeners to be their authentic selves, reject image management, and not let other’s opinions or standards hold them back from achieving their aspirations. On April 26th, her third release “Close” will go live in time for Mother’s Day. The song is filled with tender vocals and evocative imagery, creating a touching ode to the enduring connection between parent and child, sure to draw a tear from your eye.