-"There's nothing better than hearing my dad and my grandfather playing their renditions of Waylon Jennings, Conway Twitty, and George Jones. They are definitely the foundation of why I love music like I do." Shannon's first performance was in front of a crowd of about 500 people at the age of 4, where she performed Sylvia's "Nobody". At that point, her family knew that the musical genes had definitely been passed on to her. Not long after she graduated from high school she knew she wanted to pursue the big city of Nashville, in hopes of one day becoming a national recording artist. She has since made several trips to the city, and was able to record a demo with musicians who were currently touring with acts such as Reba McEntyre and Brooks and Dunn. Hearing their reactions to her voice, gave her even more of a drive to never give up. Whether she was doing local contests, performing in local clubs, or even flying to Hawaii to try out for American Idol, she has always carried that positive attitude with her.

-"You win some, and you lose some, you just have to remember to have fun in every experience." Recently RCR owner, Richard Childress, held a "Childress Idol" contest at the Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC. Only hearing about the contest the night before, Shannon went just wanting to go after every opportunity possible. After a two day marathon style competition, Shannon was crowned the 2007 Childress Idol. She was then given the opportunity to perform on the main stage at the 24th annual Barbecue Festival which brought out 175,000 people. Shannon opened up for the WTQR Guitar Pull, which included, Mark Wills, Andy Griggs, Steve Holy. Danielle Peck, Chuck Wicks, then a performance by Trisha Yearwood. The response from the crowd and all her supporters has only made her even more excited about continuing her journey as a country music artist.

-"The support from all my friends and family is more important to me than anything, for without them, I have nothing! Thank you to everyone who believes in me, I am forever grateful." - Shannon Montgomery

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