Carly Robyn Green, born Carly Greenberg, is an American recording artist, songwriter, and musical theatre lyricist originally from

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. Her original songs have been featured in over 175 television shows and films and she writes for artists worldwide.Corey Ware
“Feature: Carly Robyn Green is Working on an Album of Her Own”
, “Populove," September 13, 2016 She is signed to

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.“Carly Robyn Green”
“BMG Artists”

Biography

As an adult-contemporary / smooth jazz artist and performer, Green has performed at venues including the Staples Center, Madison Square Garden, Wachovia Center, Citizens Bank Park, and the Tropicana Hotel & Casino.Keith Richard
“Carly Robyn Green New Music”
“The Jazz World,” September 15, 2016 Green has performed for MTV’s

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, debuted on XM Satellite Radio, been named a MySpace Featured Artist, and signed with BMG as artist and songwriter. After being told to create trendy “of the moment” music for many years, Green was inspired by

CeeLo Green Thomas DeCarlo Callaway - Burton (born May 30, 1975), known professionally as CeeLo Green (or Cee Lo Green), is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. He is known for his work in hip hop and R&B, including the Gnarls ...

to follow her passion for making classic, timeless music. When she sang with him at the 49th Annual

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, he advised Green to just “do what you love.” As a result of this advice, Green collaborated on her own project of classic love songs with Broadway composer

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, who penned hits for Whitney Houston and Natalie Cole. Green’s new project of original love songs features her debut single ''What Love is All About'', co-written with Wildhorn and released in 2017. Green grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She graduated magna cum laude from the

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.Matt Rosler
“Cee Lo Green Encouraged this Penn Alum to Focus on Her Artistry”
“Penntertainment,” January 20, 2015

Musical Theatre

In collaboration with

and co-lyricist Tracy Miller, Green wrote lyrics for the musical adaptation of the popular Kodancha manga ''

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'', which premiered at the

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in Tokyo in May 2022, followed by a tour throughout Japan. The English language concert stage version of the team's '' Your Lie in April (musical)'' is set to premiere on the West End at the

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in April 2024, with an English language book by

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and direction by

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. Also in collaboration with

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and Miller, Green wrote English lyrics for the musical adaptation of Osamu Dazai's bestselling novel ''

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'', which premiered at the

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in Shanghai in December 2021, followed by a 13 city tour through China.

Songwriting Credits

As a songwriter, Green has written many hits for multi-platinum artists worldwide, including: * Sandra N – “Tu Esti Norocul” – Single – Roton Music Petra Filip, * KARA – “N.E.V.E.R.L.A.N.D.” – “Girl’s Story” Album – Universal Music Japan * Anri – “Ready to Love” – Single & “Smooth & Groove” Album – IVY Records/Warner Music Japan * Min Hae – “You & Me” – Single & "You & Me" Album – CJ E&M She has also written songs for Airspoken, Starmarie, Code V, Miho Fukuhara, Harajuku Theater, Kaho, Aycan, and Roser.

Television & Film

Some of the many TV shows featuring music by Green include: Scandal (ABC), One Life to Live (ABC), Hung (HBO), Young & The Restless (CBS), Real Housewives (BRAVO), Beauty & The Beast (The CW), Keeping Up with the Kardashians (E!), Degrassi (Teen Nick), The Real World (MTV), Say Yes to the Dress (TLC), The Real L Word (Showtime) Green wrote the

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hit ''I'll Be Your Dance Doctor'' by 21st Century Girl, performed by

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in the Nationals season finale. Green also wrote the

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song ''Crash Your Party,'' featured in the ''Martin Luther King Day'' viral spoof trailer. TV show theme songs by Green include: I Do Over (WeTV), Pretty Hurts (Logo), The Right Hand (The Movie Network) Films featuring music by Green include: American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars, Slightly Single in LA, Life Happens, House Bunny, What’s Your Number, A Wish For Christmas, Love on Ice"New Single by Carly Robyn Green"
"Keys and Chords," November 8, 2016

References

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