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'''Frances England''' is a children's musician from San Francisco, CA. Her style of music is generally described as [[Indie rock|indie]] and [[Folk music|folk]].
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'''Frances England''' is a children's musician from San Francisco, CA. Her style of music is generally described as [[Indie rock|Indie]] and/or [[Folk music|Folk]]. In 2006, England wrote her first album of songs entitled ''Fascinating Creatures'' as a fundraiser for her son's preschool and recorded it with the help of artist [[Billy Riggs]].<ref>Liner notes. Fascinating Creatures.</ref> The album went on to be the sole recipient of the 2007 [http://www.toyportfolio.com Oppenheim] Platinum Award for Music. Her 2nd CD, ''Family Tree'' was released in 2008 and received the Gold [http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=24985&StepNum=1&award=aw Parent's Choice Award] and the Gold [http://www.parenthood.com/nappa.php Nappa Award] for 2008. Her 3rd and 4th albums, ''Mind of My Own'' (2011) and ''Blink of an Eye'' (2013) also received Gold [http://www.parents-choice.org/company.cfm?the_co=8764&from=Mind%20of%20My%20Own Parent's Choice Awards]. Frances' 5th Album, ''Explorer of the World (2016)'' was awarded another Gold [http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=34194&StepNum=1&award=aw Parent's Choice Award] along with being ranked #1 for 2016 in the annual [http://fidsandkamily.blogspot.com/p/faqs.html Fids and Kamily Music Awards] compiled by the top children's radio programmers and music writers in the country.


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In 2006, England wrote her first album of songs entitled ''Fascinating Creatures'' as a fundraiser for her son's preschool and recorded it with the help of artist [[Billy Riggs]].<ref>Liner notes. Fascinating Creatures.</ref> The album went on to be the sole recipient of the 2007 Oppenheim Platinum Award for Music.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oppenheim Toy Portfolio |url=https://www.toyportfolio.com/ |access-date= |website=toyportfolio |language=en}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=May 2023}} Her 2nd CD, ''Family Tree'' was released in 2008 and received the Gold [http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=24985&StepNum=1&award=aw Parent's Choice Award] and the Gold Nappa Award for 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=http://www.parenthood.com/nappa.php |access-date= |website=www.parenthood.com}}</ref>{{Dead link|date=May 2023}} Her third and fourth albums, ''Mind of My Own'' (2011) and ''Blink of an Eye'' (2013), also received Gold Parent's Choice Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=http://www.parents-choice.org/company.cfm?the_co=8764&from=Mind%20of%20My%20Own}}</ref>{{Dead link|date=May 2023}} Frances' fifth album, ''Explorer of the World (2016)'', was awarded another Gold Parent's Choice Award,<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=34194&StepNum=1&award=aw}}</ref>{{Dead link|date=May 2023}} along with being ranked #1 for 2016 in the annual Fids and Kamily Music Awards compiled by the top children's radio programmers and music writers in the country.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fids and Kamily: FAQs |url=http://fidsandkamily.blogspot.com/p/faqs.html |access-date=2023-05-30 |website=Fids and Kamily}}</ref>{{Deprecated inline}}
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On December 6, 2016, Frances received her first [https://www.grammy.com/nominees?genre=4 Grammy nomination] for Best Children's Album for ''Explorer of the World''.

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On December 6, 2016, Frances received her first Grammy nomination for Best Children's Album for ''Explorer of the World''.<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=https://www.grammy.com/nominees?genre=4}}</ref>{{Dead link|date=May 2023}}


England occasionally plays live shows in the San Francisco Bay Area with Stewart Peck (guitar/vocals) and Chris Chan (drums/keyboard).
England occasionally plays live shows in the San Francisco Bay Area with Stewart Peck (guitar/vocals) and Chris Chan (drums/keyboard).


==Discography==
==Discography==
* Fascinating Creatures (2006)
* ''Fascinating Creatures'' (2006)
* Family Tree (2008)
* ''Family Tree'' (2008)
* Mind of My Own (2010)
* ''Mind of My Own'' (2010)
* Blink of an Eye (2013)
* ''Blink of an Eye'' (2013)
* Paths We Have Worn
* ''Paths We Have Worn''
* Explorer of the World (2016)
* ''Explorer of the World'' (2016)


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==Further reading==
* [http://www.cookiemag.com/entertainment/reviews/music/2008/top-ten-albums Cookie Magazine top ten kids albums of 2008]
* [http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jul/02/entertainment/et-familyfile2 LA Times Review of Family Tree]
* [http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6456383.html School Library Journal - 12 Kids' Albums You Can't Live Without]


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://francesengland.com Frances England's Official Music Website]
* [http://francesengland.com Frances England's Official Music Website]
* [https://www.grammy.com/nominees?genre=4 59TH Annual Grammy Awards (Nominees)]
* [http://fidsandkamily.blogspot.com/2016/11/the-best-kids-and-family-music-of-2016_96.html Kids and Family Music Poll - Top Albums of 2016]
* [http://fidsandkamily.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-best-kids-and-family-music-of-2013.html Kids and Family Music Poll - Top Albums of 2013]
* [http://fidsandkamily.blogspot.com/2008_11_01_archive.html Kids and Family Music Poll - Top Albums of 2008]
* [http://fidsandkamily.blogspot.com/2006_11_01_archive.html Kids and Family Music Poll - Top Albums of 2006]


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Revision as of 21:58, 30 May 2023

Frances England
Frances England 2016 in San Francisco
Frances England
2016 in San Francisco
Background information
BornUnited States
OriginSan Francisco, California, United States
GenresChildren's, independent, folk
Instrument(s)Singing, acoustic guitar
Websitewww.francesengland.com

Frances England is a children's musician from San Francisco, CA. Her style of music is generally described as indie and folk.

In 2006, England wrote her first album of songs entitled Fascinating Creatures as a fundraiser for her son's preschool and recorded it with the help of artist Billy Riggs.[1] The album went on to be the sole recipient of the 2007 Oppenheim Platinum Award for Music.[2][failed verification] Her 2nd CD, Family Tree was released in 2008 and received the Gold Parent's Choice Award and the Gold Nappa Award for 2008.[3][dead link] Her third and fourth albums, Mind of My Own (2011) and Blink of an Eye (2013), also received Gold Parent's Choice Awards.[4][dead link] Frances' fifth album, Explorer of the World (2016), was awarded another Gold Parent's Choice Award,[5][dead link] along with being ranked #1 for 2016 in the annual Fids and Kamily Music Awards compiled by the top children's radio programmers and music writers in the country.[6][deprecated source?]

On December 6, 2016, Frances received her first Grammy nomination for Best Children's Album for Explorer of the World.[7][dead link]

England occasionally plays live shows in the San Francisco Bay Area with Stewart Peck (guitar/vocals) and Chris Chan (drums/keyboard).

Discography

  • Fascinating Creatures (2006)
  • Family Tree (2008)
  • Mind of My Own (2010)
  • Blink of an Eye (2013)
  • Paths We Have Worn
  • Explorer of the World (2016)

References

  1. ^ Liner notes. Fascinating Creatures.
  2. ^ "Oppenheim Toy Portfolio". toyportfolio.
  3. ^ www.parenthood.com http://www.parenthood.com/nappa.php. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ^ http://www.parents-choice.org/company.cfm?the_co=8764&from=Mind%20of%20My%20Own. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ^ http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=34194&StepNum=1&award=aw. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ^ "Fids and Kamily: FAQs". Fids and Kamily. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
  7. ^ https://www.grammy.com/nominees?genre=4. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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