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Dana Dawson

Artist Info

Born

August 07, 1974 New York, NY

Died

August 10, 2010

Biography

Dana Dawson has skillfully balanced a musical career with work as an actor. Making her theatrical debut, at the age of seven, with a national touring production of Annie, she joined the national tour of Rent in October 2000. She continued to perform in the musical show when it made its Broadway premier in August 2001.



Dawson has been equally successful as a vocalist, releasing her debut album, Paris New York And Me, in 1991. Her second album, Black Butterfly, released during the summer of 1996, included the dance hit, "3 Is Family". Released in England, her 2001 single, "Nice Life", was featured on the soundtrack of Disney Channel show, Lizzie McGuire. ~ Craig Harris, All Music Guide

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