Actress Jillian Rose Reed married her longtime boyfriend Marty Shannon in 2021, PEOPLE confirmed. Marty Shannon is a professional singer who has released three EPs as of this writing. This Marty Shannon biography provides details about Jillian Rose Reed’s husband.
Here, readers will learn about his age, work and other personal information.
The Relationship Between Marty Shannon and Jillian Rose Reed
Marty Shannon and his longtime girlfriend announced their marriage in an exclusive interview with EVERYBODYThey got engaged in July 2019 after dating for a long time. His current wife, Jillian Rose, spoke to PEOPLE and shared that she is looking forward to starting married life.
Jillian explains that the wedding was truly a dream come true for them, planned by the Leilani Weddings team. Speaking about the ambiance of the wedding venue, she shares, “We were in the middle of the desert and the theme was desert luxury. Our guests had no idea what that meant, and to be honest neither did we. But it was definitely an atmosphere!”
Sixty-five of their closest family and friends attended the wedding at Rimrock Ranch in Pioneertown, California.
Singer Marty Shannon and his wife, actress Jillian Rose Reed (Photo: Jillian’s IG)
Furthermore, the bride took off her Rita Vinieris wedding dress while saying “I do”. She changed into two other outfits before entering the party night.
“I had no choice. We looked at a few other places but we just fell in love with the open desert, the owners and the feeling we got walking around the property,” Jillian explained. She walked down the aisle to sugarcane by Hazlett. Jillian shares, “I love bright and bold colors, so there will be nothing neutral on the day. My bouquet will be a fun mix of jewel tones and the rest of the flowers, and they will be everywhere! I love the contrast between the desert cactus and the elegant flowers.”
Jillian revealed that she designed her engagement and wedding band a few years ago with her grandmother. Her grandmother gave her a diamond and they were able to have the ring remade before her grandmother passed away in 2018.
Jillian’s recent post read, “Happy National Boyfriend Day to my husband, my fiancé, and the guy who takes me on dates like my boyfriend. Let’s get married… again… okay? 🥰”
How old is Marty Shannon?
Marty Shannon is currently in his early 30s. However, his age and date of birth are not mentioned yet.
Marty Shannon’s career
Speaking to POPULAR, Marty Shannon shared that ‘Girls’ was a major inspiration for him to write music, or at least kick-start his musical career. He called himself a cliché teenager who was just WAITING for someone to ask me to pull out my guitar and play at a party.
However, Marty has gone from being a casual singer with sexual ambitions to a professional singer. As a folk singer, he writes for people who are going through something and calls the art of songwriting something that is almost like a superpower that a person can have because of its impact.
For him, it has always been a dream to work with artists like Ohn Mayer, Jason Mraz, Sturgil Simpson, Dallas Green, Ray Lamontagne, and thousands of others. When talking about his songwriting process, he shares that he likes to speak first. Then write a few powerful lines and try to fit them into the structure of a verse or chorus.
As of 2021, Marty has released three studio albums; Twenty-Six Hundred, Before Love Is Gone, and LiterallyHis album Twenty Six Hundred was created with the help of Kenny Carkeet from AWOL Nation, and legendary Eve6 lead singer, and Max Collins. His music is available on various platforms such as iTunes, Apple Music, and Spotify.
According to his Linkedin, the Florida native attended the State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota. He studied classical guitar and performed music from 2006-2010. Meanwhile, he has been the owner, producer, and songwriter for Moorpark Music Studios since July 2012.
Is Marty Shannon on Instagram?
Yes, Marty Shannon is on Instagram. He goes by @marty_shannon which is verified but private with 11.4k followers. He is also on Facebook.
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How tall is Marty Shannon?
Marty Shannon stands 5 feet 10 inches or 1.77 meters tall.
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Where is Marty Shannon from?
Marty Shannon is from his hometown of Sarasota, Florida, USA.
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Who is in Marty Shannon’s family?
Marty Shannon was born to Greg Pennenga and Potsy Pennenga, the youngest of four children. He had a simple childhood. His family members include Kathy Pennenga, Tim Pennenga, Gregory Martin Pennenga, Timothy Pennenga, Cat Pennenga, and many others.
His parents played a huge role in introducing him to music. They played Al Green, Sam Cooke and Bill Withers around the house and that influenced and inspired him to pursue music. His eldest brother played in a band in Orlando, which is how he got his first guitar.
At the age of 15, Marty was listening to artists like John Mayer and Jason Mraz and he knew that folk music was the path he should pursue.