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Samantha Cole is a multi-talented singer, songwriter and performer turned vocal coachand talent manager. Cole was discovered by Universal Music’s Doug Morris and Daniel Glass,and promptly signed to Universal Records. She co-wrote eight of the songs for her self-titleddebut album, produced by an all-star team of hit-makers: David Foster, Nile Rodgers, RichardMarx and Rhett Lawrence. The album spawned the Top 40 single “Happy With You.” The follow-up single, “Without You” (written by Cole and Foster), soared to #1 in Asia and was later coveredby “American Idol” stars Kimberly Locke and Clay Aiken. She is also known for her top 5 globalhit, “Luv Me Luv Me,” in which she is featured with international superstar Shaggy. Cole hastoured with Backstreet Boys, Shaggy and 98 Degrees and has collaborated with Boyz II Men,Robin Thicke, Diane Warren, Bon Jovi and Aerosmith songwriting teams, and more. We talk about her career and discuss her current workshop tour with 13-time Emmy Award-winning musician/producer A.J. Gundell for music artists who wish to learn about performing, vocal technique, proper mic use, songwriting, recording, licensing, + tips on marketing a promotional secrets from music industry insiders.