Samantha O'Brien

Samantha grew up in Concord, NC. She became independent at the age of 16 and moved to Boone, NC. She began writing poems and songs at the age of 8. She has been recognized as an outstanding poet and songwriter by many folks, including Poetry.com. Samantha has always written for other people. She wishes to bring many helpful messages to her readers and always writes for the good of all.

Samantha began playing the piano at age 2. By age 10, she was counting change for a guitar being sold in the JC Penney catalog. Her parents denied her heartfelt request to purchase the instrument and bought her that very guitar for Christmas. As a youngster, Samantha practiced guitar for hours per day. She taught herself to play guitar from a Mel Bay book for beginners. She has never taken a lesson. At age 14, she taught herself how to play the drums after Sunday services at First Assembly in Concord. She was the youngest choir member at age 15.

Samantha joined many musical groups over the years. She has sang in the Billy Graham Choir and played banjo for Boone Shine. Finally, she has set out on her own and plans to enter into a select few songwriting contests in 2013. She is currently recording her first album and plans to release it February 2013.