lets get started with a little of Renee's history

Well now if your reading this i have done my job and got you interested in what a street team is. so lets get started with a little history of Renee. so of you will know her as an actress.She has starred in a few films and has been in 2 successful TV shows. From 2002 to 2006, she appeared in the TV sitcom Still Standing as middle sister Lauren Miller. Olstead was presented the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy) - Supporting Young Actress for: "Still Standing" in 2002. She also had a small part in the 2004 film 13 Going on 30. She is now currently starring in the ABC Family series The Secret Life of the American Teenager, about fifteen year old Amy's struggle through her unexpected pregnancy and how it affects her peers. Olstead plays the character of Madison, who is one of Amy's best friends.And her music career is just getting known but she has released 5 Cd's and has been featured of a few movie soundtracks.

In 2004, Olstead released an eponymous album of jazz songs and pop standards for Warner Bros. Records to good reviews; since her previous releases had limited distribution, this album was considered her true debut. She subsequently performed in Berlin during the Live 8 concert on July 2, 2005.

Olstead also recorded with trumpeter Chris Botti on his 2005 album To Love Again: The Duets and appears on the 2006 DVD Chris Botti Live with Orchestra and Special Guests. Her singing style is influenced by such great jazz vocalists as Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. Reportedly her musical talent was discovered by composer David Foster, who produced her 2004 album. She later also performed with Foster on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

A follow-up album entitled Skylark, also produced by Foster, was originally announced for release in 2005, but it was subsequently pushed back several times, with release dates in the summer of 2006 and early 2007 being mentioned on online retailers such as Amazon.com. It was slated for a June 2008 release, but was delayed again.^[1] It was finally released on January 27, 2009, nearly four years after it was originally announced.

Our First Mission For Renee...The Ellen Show

It's now time to start our first mission for Renee. the first mission won't take too much time to complete. the first mission I want us to attempt is to request that Renee be given the opportunity to perform on The Ellen Show. Here is the link to a form on Ellen's site that you take a minute and fill out. Under the part that says tell us your story is where you want to make the request to ask Ellen to invite Renee on her show to perform. Please keep your request polite and explain why Ellen would enjoy having Renee on her show. after you complete this task please come back here and make a comment to let us know you helped.
CLICK HERE TO MAKE REQUEST TO THE ELLEN SHOW

Welcome To The Blog

Hello and welcome to the blog . This was created to help spread the word about Renee's music. Together we can all help get the word out about how great a singer she really is. this was created with Renee's blessing and she will be helping us in our endeavors. For those who don't know what a street team is I'll quickly explain it to you. Ok a street team is a grass roots movement to promote an Artist or event. we can accomplish this for Renee a few different ways 1. letting others know about her music 2.requesting her music from your local radio station 3. requesting your local music store stock her music 4. hanging posters when she appears in concert near you 5. making posts on various web sites about her music 6. contacting the various TV talk shows and morning shows about booking Renee on their shows (LENO,LETTERMAN,KIMMEL,ELLEN,and so on). Renee will have a lot to do with this blog so please join us in promoting her musical career and leave a comment to let us know how you helped

A Video Treat For Everyone

Here's A great Video of Renee on the Today show. This is a great performance of Renee Singing "Summertime" hard to believe she was only 14 when she appeared on the show.

SKYLARK

For her second major release Renee issued Skylark. This Cd was Produced by David Foster again and shows even more growth in her singing. This Cd has 13 tracks and fetures a few that were written by David Foster and Renee...WOW now she's writing songs. there are a few guests appearances on this CD by Chris Botti,Robert Randolph,and Nathan East. The 13 tracks on this Cd are ...
1. Midnight Man
2. Lover Man
3. Stars Fell On Alabama
4. My Baby Cares Just For Me
5. When I Fall In Love
6. Thanks For The Boogie Ride
7. Hold Me Now
8. Skylark
9. Midnight In Austin Texas
10. Hit The Road Jack
11. You've Changed
12. Ain't We Got Fun
13. Nothing But Blame

Of the thirteen tracks Renee has Co-written three of these including Midnight In Austin Texas which features Robert Randolph on guitar. tThe song selection showcases Renee's voice and shows how her voice has gotten even better as time has gone by . This Cd is her second release on Reprise Records and was widely released as was her previous CD and should be available at most places you buy Cd's at . If it isn't at your local store please request that they add this to their stock. ou can also find this on amazon. Please help us get the word out on the streets about Renee's great musical talents . You can do this by calling your local radio station and requesting that they play something by Renee.

Renee Olstead(self titled CD)

Renee's Next CD was a self-titled major label release on Reprise Records. This Cd carried on with the Jazz standards and features 12 great tracks. the Cd was produced by the legendary David Foster and has guest appearences by Chris Botti. The song Summertime was featured on the TV show Still Standing. The Tracks on this Cd are
1. Summertime
2. Taking A Chance On Love
3. Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
4. Someone To Watch Over Me
5. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
6. A Love That Will Last
7. Meet Me Midnight
8. Sunday Kind Of Love
9. On A Slow Boat To China
10. What A Difference A Day Makes
11. Midnight At The Oasis
12. Sentimental Journey

These songs show Renee's voice growing and widening her appeal by doing a few rock standards as well as the jazz.There's no disputing the sultry vocal talents showcased on this debut that balances familiar chestnuts from the great American songbook ("Summertime," "Someone to Watch Over Me," "Sentimental Journey") with more recent fare that veers from R 'n' B sass ("Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby") to 70s chart hits like Sedaka's own "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and Maria Muldaur's "Midnight at the Oasis." This album should still be available at your local store as well as amazon .if your local store doesn't carry this ask them to order it for you

By Request.........Renee Olstead

This CD was released in 2002 and has 8 great tracks. Even though Renee was 12 years old at the time she has a voice that was well beyond her age. the songs she sings on this CD are
1. Sunday Kind Of Love
2. Sentimental Journey
3. Georgia On My Mind
4. Taking A Chance On Love
5. Bill Bailey
6. What A Wonderful World
7. Over The Rainbow
8. At Last

Now all these songs are Jazz standards that one would not expect a 12 year old to sing but Renee has the voice to take all the songs to a new level. She carries on the legacy of the Golden Age of Jazz & Blues with her unique shadings and touch that's quite rare in today's offerings. "By Request.." is a marvelous expression of love that's sure to please. Classic standards, creative arrangements, superb all-star musicians
and Renee's sensuous styling make this a must have