Suzanne Prentice
Suzanne began her career at the age of 12. She first appeared on television in a talent show called ‘New Faces’. Although the song was never placed, the performance won her many fans and overnight made her a household name in New Zealand. A few months later her debut album went gold within two weeks.
In 1986 she was voted the New Zealand Entertainer of the Year. Suzanne tours internationally and has worked extensively in television, theatre and cabaret for 40 years. In 2008, she received the NZCMA Country Music Legend Award.
In 2012, Suzanne released her first studio album in 17 years, which went to number one on the New Zealand Music charts within days.
2013 saw her latest album ‘The Very Best of Suzanne Prentice - 1973-2013’ released, celebrating 40 years of a truly international career. Within weeks, once again for Suzanne, this album went into the NZ music charts and attained gold status.
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