Slankard began learning the guitar when she was 10 years old.[2] At age 17, Slankard produced and recorded her first album, Lady is a Pirate, with her brother at home on her computer.[1][2]
After turning 18, Slankard toured with David Knopfler as the opening act for his European tour[1][2] and co-wrote the title song of his album Ship of Dreams.[3]
In July 2004, Slankard appeared on an episode of TLC's What Not to Wear. The episode first aired July 16, 2004.[4]
In July 2011, Slankard (composer, guitar, mandolin, vocals ), Joel Ackerson (composer, engineer, guitar, mandolin, vocals), Zack Teran (upright bass, vocals), and Eric Andersen (composer, piano, vocals) formed The Novelists, a Reno-based lyrical rock band. The four singer-songwriters collaborated to produce the band's debut album, "Backstory", released January 1, 2012.[8]
Slankard's music has also been featured on San Francisco radio's KFOG compilation CD. She was a final selection artist for RPM Direct Presents: Unsigned Artists Volume 3 compilation CD; an A&R Online featured artist; a Song and Film Spotlight artist; and, an Acoustic Cafe featured artist on the “One to Watch” syndicated radio program (sponsored by the USA Songwriting Competition). [citation needed]
Slankard was nominated for the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards for Folk/Singer Songwriter Song of the year for her song "The Happy Birthday".[9][10] Slankard won the 8th annual Independent Music Awards Vox Pop award in the Best Cover Song category for her rendering of the song "America".[9][11]
^ abMcCarthy, Sean L. (October 18, 2005). "Cable show helps singer Slankard dress for success". Boston Herald.
^ abOfficial web site, Bio, Retrieved April 22, 2011
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^"Overview". AllMusic. AllMusic, a division of All Media Network, LLC. Archived from the original on March 11, 2016. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
^ ab"Megan Slankard". The Independent Music Awards. Music Resource Group LLC. Archived from the original on August 13, 2014. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
^"Past IMA Programs". The Independent Music Awards. Music Resource Group LLC. Archived from the original on November 24, 2014. Retrieved November 14, 2013.