Who can say when I started singing? My first stage was the coffee table at my grandparent’s house.
Singing with the mic that has the cord to nowhere, you guys know the one. By kindergarten I was on
the stage performing to large crowds. I started dancing very young too. By age eight I became
involved with a group called Kids Unlimited. What a great program for young people. It gave me
the experience and confidence to do what has become my passion, song and dance.
Around that time I started singing with Ron Cornelius and the Untouchables Band. I had been singing and boogying
to their music for years. Then in 2007 Ron decided to record me. Thus, the process started in
early 2008. It was the most exciting year of my life up to that point. Working with Ron
Cornelius and the other professionals was and still is awesome. I am so grateful to Ron and
the Nashville Team for the opportunity.
My Limited Edition CD was released recently, in
early 2009. This CD was released expressly with my foundation fans (YOU GUYS) in mind. If
you don’t have a copy, order it now. I am very proud of it. In February of this year I was
thrilled to open for Josh Turner, what an experience, WOW!!! I have several other
openings in the works. Good things are happing in my life. I am keeping a very positive attitude,
after all, “God Don’t Make Mistakes.” I love my songs and “VIP” describes me the best.
I am involved in several other singing and dancing programs. I feel incredibly blessed. I have been fortunate to
grow up in beautiful Northern California.
With Shasta Lake near, I have been able to enjoy all water
sports and spend a lot of time in nature. I love the water and to wakeboard, jet ski and houseboating
every chance I get. I live in an incredible area with my grandparents. God truly blessed me, I am so
lucky to have them. They keep my feet on the ground and help me keep my perspective. Cindy Rutenschroe,
one of my mentors, good friend, and manager, has helped me learn the ropes of the commercial, movie
and television industry of what people expected of me as a professional.
I have YOU, the fans and I
appreciate every one of you. YOU ARE THE BEST!!! Thank you and I hope you will hang in there with me
on this incredible ride.
Quotes
"I've known Summer since she was eight years old and followed her progress year after year. In my opinion, she is a new side of the Country format and super strong. Through the years I've recorded with countless world-class artists - Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Lester Flatt, Earl Scuggs, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and the list goes on. I'm proud to have my name on this first and great new album, by Summer Schappell" Ron Cornelius"Summer Schappell is an extreme talent in a very competitive market. It was a hugh pleasure working with her, on her latest album" Buddy Hyatt