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Birth Name:
Amanda Leigh Moore

Born:
April 10, 1984 in Nashua, NH

Genre:
Pop

Years Active:
'90s, '00s, '10s






Mandy Moore

Biography

Although she never reached the commercial heights of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, Mandy Moore proved to be one of the more resilient members of the late-'90s teen pop explosion. Making her studio debut at the age of 15, Moore initially modeled her music after her teenaged contemporaries, a formula that yielded moderate chart success but little credibility. She widened her range at an early age, however, outshining her pop peers' acting ability with a confident performance in A Walk to Remember and, beginning with the 2003 album Coverage, prizing mature songcraft above commercial dance-pop. As the 2000s progressed and numerous teen idols struggled with the transition into adulthood, Moore smoothly evolved from adolescent starlet to mature songwriter, continuing to distance herself from the scene that had launched her career one decade prior.. Although she never reached the commercial heights of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, Mandy Moore proved to be one of the more resilient members of the late-'90s teen pop explosion. Making her studio debut at the age of 15, Moore initially modeled her music after her teenaged contemporaries, a formula that yielded moderate chart success but little credibility. She widened her range at an early age, however, outshining her pop peers' acting ability with a confident performance in A Walk to Remember and, beginning with the 2003 album Coverage, prizing mature songcraft above commercial dance-pop. As the 2000s progressed and numerous teen idols struggled with the transition into adulthood, Moore smoothly evolved from adolescent starlet to mature songwriter, continuing to distance herself from the scene that had launched her career one decade prior.

Amanda Leigh Moore was born in Nashua, NH, on April 10, 1984. After her family moved to the suburbs of Orlando, FL, she took an interest in theater and starred in several local productions. Moore also began performing the National Anthem at Orlando-based sporting events, thus raising her profile in a town populated by music executives and producers. Epic Records took notice and brought her aboard their roster in 1999, hoping to penetrate the teen pop scene with a superstar of their own.

Moore's debut album, So Real, arrived in December 1999, just several months after the multi-platinum releases of Britney Spears' ...Baby One More Time and Christina Aguilera's self-titled debut. Although the album spawned a Top 40 hit with "Candy" and went platinum within three months, such success was trivial compared to the overwhelming popularity of teen pop's biggest stars. Epic responded in May 2000 by releasing I Wanna Be with You, a retooled version of Moore's debut with remixed tracks and scant new material. The title track peaked at number 24 on the singles charts, giving Moore another hit but failing to gain her admittance into pop's inner circle. A proper sophomore effort, 2001's self-titled Mandy Moore, suffered a similar fate, yet Moore bounced back the following year by landing a leading role in A Walk to Remember, a popular film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' book.

Additional film roles followed in 2003, as did the release of Coverage. Featuring covers of songs by Carole King, Joe Jackson, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon, the album represented a leap forward for the maturing singer. Sales were low, however, prompting Epic to drop Moore from their roster. To fulfill her contract, the label released several compilations during the following years; meanwhile, Moore launched a clothing line and focused on her acting career, turning in humorous performances in American Dreamz and the indie film Saved! She also made forays into television with roles in Entourage, The Simpsons, and Scrubs.

Although Moore had originally signed with Sire Records after leaving Epic's roster, no albums appeared during her two-year stint with the label. She ultimately left Sire in May 2006 and partnered with EMI, who allowed her more artistic control. For the first time in her career, Moore began writing original material, collaborating with the likes of Lori McKenna, Rachael Yamagata, the Weepies, and Chantal Kreviazuk. She then decamped to upstate New York in late 2006 to record Wild Hope, which received a warm critical reception upon its release in 2007. Subsequent tours alongside the likes of Yamagata, Ben Lee, Paula Cole, and Vanessa Hudgens helped Moore reestablish herself as an adult artist, and she returned two years later with Amanda Leigh, a reflective album that took its title from Mandy's original name. Co-written and produced by power pop powerhouse Mike Viola, the album was also informed by Moore's fondness for Todd Rundgren, Joni Mitchell, and CSNY.

Top Albums

Amanda Leigh, Mandy Moore
1. Amanda Leigh
The Best of Mandy Moore, Mandy Moore
2. The Best of ..
Coverage, Mandy Moore
3. Coverage
So Real, Mandy Moore
4. So Real
Mandy Moore, Mandy Moore
5. Mandy Moore
I Wanna Be With You, Mandy Moore
6. I Wanna Be W..
Senses Working Overtime (Live Version) - Single, Mandy Moore
7. Senses Worki..
Have a Little Faith In Me - Single, Mandy Moore
8. Have a Littl..

Top Songs

NameAlbumTimePrice
1.
I See the LightTangled (Soundtrack from th..3:44$1.29
2.
When Will My Life BeginTangled (Soundtrack from th..2:32$1.29
3.
I've Got a DreamTangled (Soundtrack from th..3:11$1.29
4.
Only HopeWalk to Remember (Music fro..3:53$1.29
5.
Healing IncantationTangled (Soundtrack from th..0:54$1.29
6.
CandySo Real3:54$0.99
7.
I See the Light (From "Tangled&#..Disney Princess: Fairy Tale..3:44$1.29
8.
CryWalk to Remember (Music fro..3:43$1.29
9.
When Will My Life Begin? (From "..Disney Princess: Fairy Tale..2:32$1.29
10.
When Will My Life Begin (Reprise 2)Tangled (Soundtrack from th..2:06$1.29
11.
I Wanna Be With YouBest of Mandy Moore4:12$0.99
12.
Only HopeBest of Mandy Moore3:53$1.29
13.
It's Gonna Be LoveWalk to Remember (Music fro..3:51$1.29
14.
When Will My Life Begin (Reprise 1)Tangled (Soundtrack from th..1:03$1.29
15.
I Wanna Be With YouI Wanna Be With You4:12$0.99
16.
CrushMandy Moore3:42$0.99
17.
Someday We'll KnowWalk to Remember (Music fro..3:42$0.99
18.
CandyBest of Mandy Moore3:54$0.99
19.
Tear HealsTangled (Soundtrack from th..7:37$1.29
20.
In My PocketMandy Moore3:39$0.99
21.
Have a Little Faith In MeHave a Little Faith In Me -..4:02$0.99
22.
I See the LightSongs and Story: Tangled - ..3:42$1.29
23.
I See the Light (From "Tangled&#..Disney Classics3:42$1.29
24.
Have a Little Faith In MeBest of Mandy Moore4:02$0.99
25.
CryBest of Mandy Moore3:42$1.29

Top Music Videos

I Could Break Your Heart Any Day of the Week, Mandy Moore
1. I Could Break...
Crush, Mandy Moore
2. Crush
In My Pocket, Mandy Moore
3. In My Pocket
Walk Me Home, Mandy Moore
4. Walk Me Home
Have a Little Faith In Me, Mandy Moore
5. Have a Little...
Candy, Mandy Moore
6. Candy
So Real, Mandy Moore
7. So Real
Have a Little Faith In Me (Live Video from Sessions @AOL), Mandy Moore
8. Have a Little...
Moonshadow (Live Video from Sessions @AOL), Mandy Moore
9. Moonshadow (L...
Senses Working Overtime (Live Video from Sessions @AOL), Mandy Moore
10. Senses Workin...
Drop the Pilot (Live From Sessions At AOL), Mandy Moore
11. Drop the Pilo...


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