Stevie Ann

Stevie Ann (born Anna Stephanie Struijk in Roggel, 24 June 1986) is a Dutch singer-songwriter.

Stevie Ann
Stevie Ann live in London, April 2006
Stevie Ann live in London, April 2006
Background information
Birth nameAnna Stephanie Struijk
Born(1986-06-24)24 June 1986
Roggel, Netherlands
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2005–present
LabelsCNR Music
Websitehttps://www.stephaniestruijk.nl
Stevie Ann at the poëziefestival Het Tuinfeest in Deventer, 6 Augustus 2016

Biography

Stevie Ann was born as Anna Stephanie Struijk in Roggel, on 24 June 1986.[1] She started making music at a very young age. From the first moment she learned how to play the guitar she started writing songs. In the summer of 2005 her debut album Away from Here was released. The album contains twelve tracks, all written by Ann.[2]

The song "The Poetry Man", was released in December 2005, and gained airplay on a number of major Dutch radio stations. It is her highest charting single to date, peaking at No. 26 on the Dutch Top 40.[3]

In her career, Ann won several awards. In November 2005, she received an Essent Award, an award for young and promising Dutch artists. In February 2006, she won a Zilveren Harp (Silver Harp). Ann was also named best new artist at the Dutch 3FM Awards.

In October 2006, Stevie Ann started a tour running until January 2007. During November 2006 she played the opening of James Morrison's concerts in the Netherlands.

Discography

Albums
  • Away From Here (2005)
  • Closer to the Heart (2007)
  • Light Up (2010)
  • California Sounds (2013)
  • Stephanie Struijk (2016)
  • Fijn zo (2021)

Live-albums
  • Live & Acoustic (2010)

EPs
  • Changes (Klimaatwet EP) (2008)
  • X-Mas (2014)

Singles

References
  1. "Biografie Stevie Ann". muziekencyclopedie.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  2. "Stephanie Struijk (Stevie Ann)". nporadio2.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  3. "Stevie Ann". top40.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 April 2021.
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