Shiloh

Shiloh is a Canadian pop-punk singer/songwriter who made her Top Ten hit album debut in 2009 with Picture Imperfect. Born Shiloh Hoganson on April 25, 1993, in Abbotsford, British Columbia, she spent time growing up in both Saskatchewan and Alberta. Inspired by pop superstars such as Michael Jackson, she began singing and writing songs at a young age and entered numerous competitions. Upon signing a major-label recording contract with Universal Music, Shiloh made her recording debut at age 15 with the ska-inflected single "Operator (A Girl Like Me)." Released in November 2008, the song was a Top 30 hit on the Canadian singles chart. She made her full-length album debut the following summer with Picture Imperfect (2009), for which she co-wrote most of the songs. A Top Ten hit on the Canadian albums chart, Picture Imperfect includes the follow-up singles "Goodbye, You Suck," "Alright," and "I Remember." A music television favorite, Shiloh was nominated for a pair of MuchMusic Video Awards in 2009, and her songs were featured in television shows such as Gossip Girl, as well as in films such as What Happens in Vegas (2008). ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide