Skylar Stecker

Skylar Stecker
Born (2002-04-24) April 24, 2002[1][2]
Tampa, Florida, US[2]
Occupation Singer
Years active 2012–present
Height 5'7"
Weight 113 lb (51 kg)
Television
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • guitar
Website www.skylarstecker.com

Skylar Stecker (born April 24, 2002) is an American singer-songwriter.

Career

Skylar's career began to take shape when she performed at the 2012 International Modeling & Talent Association Awards in Los Angeles where she was awarded best singer and most sought after talent.[3] In 2012, she had sung the national anthem at Wisconsin Badgers,[4] New Orleans Saints,[5] UCLA, and Green Bay Packers games, as well as a NASCAR race. She performed the National Anthem more than one hundred times.[6] In August 2013, she began actively recording and releasing cover videos on her YouTube channel.[7] In the fall of 2013, Skylar had a guest starring role in the ABC comedy Super Fun Night starring Rebel Wilson.[8] Her first studio album was released on September 25, 2015, it featured the singles "Rooftop", "Rascal", "That's What's Up", "Crazy Beautiful" which were released in 2015. It was one of the most awaited albums of the 2015 fourth quarter.[9]

In September 2015, she was picked as Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month and was featured on NBC's Today show broadcast nationally in the United States where she performed live her single "Crazy Beautiful".

"Rooftop" debuted on the Dance Club Songs chart at No. 45 on June 13, 2015.[10] It peaked at No. 11 on July 25, 2015.[11] She also appeared in 2015's Holiday Music Special.[12] She released another version of her album "This Is Me" in June 2016, titling it "This Is Me: Signature Version".[13] In September 2016, her cover of Sweet Dreams with JX Riders hit No. 1 on the Dance Club Songs chart.[14]

On March 10, 2017, Stecker released the single "Only Want You". It was written by Crystal Carr and Shantee "Kissie Lee" Tyler and produced by Tricky Stewart. Following the release of "Only Want You," she was named Radio Disney's Next Big Thing in May 2017.[15] "Only Want You" became Stecker's second number one on Billboard's Dance Club Songs Chart in its September 2, 2017 issue.[16]

Skylar's song "Crazy Beautiful" was used in The Sims 4 soundtrack, where Skylar recorded the song entirely in the Similish language used in the game. It is under the 'Tween Pop' genre available to play through music devices during gameplay.

Skylar Stecker portrays Ridley in Season 4 episodes of Austin & Ally, "Karaoke & Kalamity" and "Mini-Me's & Muffin Baskets".

Skylar's song How Did We was featured on the soundtrack for the 2017 film Everything, Everything. The soundtrack was released on May 17.[17] Prior to the release of the soundtrack and film, Stecker released a music video for the song featuring scenes from the movie.[18] Skylar Stecker released a new single called "Blame" on October 27, 2017, which became her third number one on Billboard's Dance Club Songs Chart in its March 24, 2018 issue.[19] She then released a new Christmas single called "This Year" on November 2, 2017.

Skylar's latest single "Let It Pour" is out now on all streaming platforms accompanied by an official music video.

Influence

Her main influences are Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera and Alicia Keys.[20]

Personal life

Born on April 24, 2002, in Tampa, Florida, Stecker is the daughter of Aaron Stecker and Kara Hendricks. She has a brother, Dorsett. She was raised in Wisconsin.[21] She has been vegetarian for 5 years and vegan since January 2015.[22]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Notes
US
Heat
Pacific
[23]
This Is Me 4

Extended plays

List of EPs
Title EP details Notes
Firecracker[25]

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart
positions		 Album
US US
Dance
[11]		 US
Dance/Elec
[26]
"Little Bit Too Much"[27] 2013 ——— N/A
"Hey" 2015 ——— Firecracker
"Rooftop" —11— This Is Me
"Rascal" ———
"That's What's Up" ———
"Crazy Beautiful" —14—
"Bring Me to Life"
(featuring Kalin and Myles)		 2016 ———
"Let It Show" ——— N/A
"Sweet Dreams" (cover)
(JX Riders and Skylar Stecker)[28]		 —129
"How Did We" 2017 ———
"Only Want You" —1—
"Blame" 2017 —1—

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2013 Super Fun Night Brittany 1 episode
2015 Austin & Ally Ridley 2 episodes

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result ref
2012 International Modeling and Talent Association Most Sought After Talent (Female) Herself Won [29][30]
2015 Libby Award Best Use of Internet Stardom for Animals [31][32]

References

  1. ↑ "13 Things You Didn't Know About Skylar Stecker". 24 April 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Skylar Stecker Exclusive Interview & Bio".
  3. ↑ "International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA) Announces Model of the Year at 2012 Los Angeles Convention - Press Release - Digital Journal". www.digitaljournal.com.
  4. ↑ Doug Moe, "Skylar Stecker's triumphant return", Wisconsin State Journal, November 8, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Former Saints running back Aaron Stecker's daughter to perform national anthem at Friday's game", New Orleans Saints, August 8, 2013.
  6. ↑ "13 Things You Didn't Know About Skylar Stecker". 24 April 2015.
  7. ↑ "Skylar Stecker". YouTube.
  8. ↑ "Super Fun Night (HD) - Skylar Stecker". Vimeo.
  9. ↑ "Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Taylor Swift & More: What's the Song of the Fall?". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  10. ↑ "Chart Highlights: Taylor Swift Ties Record as 'Bad Blood' Hits Pop Songs Top 10". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  11. 1 2 "Skylar Stecker Chart History".
  12. ↑ "Skylar Stecker". IMDb. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  13. ↑ "Cherrytree Records Announces Distribution Deal With ADA". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  14. ↑ "Lindsey Stirling Scores Third No. 1 on Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  15. ↑ "Skylar Stecker Is Radio Disney's Next Big Thing — and Here's Where You've Seen Her Before". J-14. 2017-05-08. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
  16. ↑ "Dance Club Songs – September 2, 2017". Billboard. August 22, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
  17. ↑ "Everything, Everything (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  18. ↑ SkylarSteckerVEVO (2017-05-10), Skylar Stecker - How Did We (From "Everything, Everything" Soundtrack), retrieved 2017-06-21
  19. ↑ "Skylar Stecker Blame Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
  20. ↑ SkylarStarStecker (13 August 2014). "Bio de Skylar".
  21. ↑ "13 Things You Didn't Know About Skylar Stecker". 24 April 2015.
  22. ↑ "13 Things You Didn't Know About Skylar Stecker". 24 April 2015.
  23. ↑ "Billboard heat pacific". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  24. ↑ "Skylar Stecker Is Radio Disney's Next Big Thing — and Here's Where You've Seen Her Before". 8 May 2017.
  25. ↑ "Firecracker - Skylar Stecker - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.
  26. ↑ "Chart Search - Billboard". www.billboard.com.
  27. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/fr/album/little-bit-too-much/id833662752?i=833662759
  28. ↑ Skylar Stecker (19 July 2016). "JX Riders ft Skylar Stecker - Sweet Dreams" – via YouTube.
  29. ↑ IMTA. "IMTA Alum Skylar Stecker on Super Fun Night!".
  30. ↑ "International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA) Announces Model of the Year at 2012 Los Angeles Convention".
  31. ↑ "Skylar named 2015 Libby Awards "Hero" – Skylar Stecker - Official Site". www.skylarstecker.com.
  32. ↑ "WINNERS: peta2's 12th Annual Libby Awards!". features.peta2.com.
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