Shana Petrone (born May 8, 1972, Park Ridge,

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, and

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Background

Petrone was raised in

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. In 1989, Petrone released the

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'' I Want You'' on Vision Records, which peaked at No. 165 on the

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. The album yielded two charting singles in the

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in 1990, " I Want You" ( ''Billboard'' Hot 100 peak No. 40) and " You Can't Get Away" (Hot 100 peak No. 82). During this time, she was

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ously known as Shana. Following these releases, Petrone did not release any more material until 1998, when she reappeared as a country music singer under her full given name and signed with

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. In 1998, she released the single "Heaven Bound" which peaked at No. 60 on the

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Hot Country Singles chart. In 1999, Petrone released the singles "This Time" and "Something Real". A full country music album on Epic Nashville was never released.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Music videos

References

External links

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