Courtney Parker

Courtney Parker (born July 7, 1985 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) usually referred to simply as Courtney is an American singer and dancer that currently lives and works in Greece. She is currently signed to the Panik Records. She is known for her collaborations with Elena Paparizou, Playmen and HouseTwins at the songs "All the Time", "Breakin' Me Up", and "Rhythm Is A Dancer" respectively.

Career

Before moving to Greece and starting her music career, Courtney was a dancer. Her love for dancing led her to teaching and choreographing for the last 11 years. She studied classical and contemporary ballet, Horton and Graham modern techniques, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and hip hop. After graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma where she studied dance major for one year, she was hired as an Equity dancer at Walt Disney World. Later, Courtney moved to Los Angeles under Brian Friedman's instruction who became her mentor after he met her at the Walt Disney World. Courtney has danced with such artists as Destiny's Child, will.i.am, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Rihanna and Nelly Furtado. After the success of the song, Courtney collaborated once again with Playmen, in 2013, at the song "Breakin' Me Up" which was the music theme of the MadWalk 2013.

Along with Tamta, RiskyKidd, Midenistis and HouseTwins, Courtney presented her new song with RiskyKidd and HouseTwins, "Rhythm Is A Dancer", at the 2013 MAD Video Music Awards. The song is a remake of Snap's song. Courtney won two awards at the MAD VMA, all for her collaboration in the song "All the Time".

In 2014, she released her debut Greek-language solo single, "Agapise Me" (love me), with music and lyrics written by fiancée and lead vocalist of Melisses, Chris Mastoras.

Discography

Singles 2012: "All the Time" (with Playmen, Elena Paparizou and RiskyKidd) 2013: "Breakin' Me Up" (with Playmen) 2013: "Rhythm Is A Dancer" (with HouseTwins and RiskyKidd) 2014: "Agapise Me" (Love Me) 2018: "Jealous”

Awards Year Recipient Award Result 2013 All The Time (Playmen feat. Helena Paparizou, Riskykidd) Best Dance Video Best Duet/Collaboration Video Clip of the Year 2015 Herself Best New Artist