Scott McFarnon is a singer- songwriter from southeast London, England. His discovery by the music industry is credited to internationally renowned singer/songwriter Amanda Ghost, who encourage him to write for artists including Kelly Rowland, Mark Ronson, Daniel Merriweather, Jack Splash and Kanye West. Scott McFarnon’s collaboration with Beyoncé Knowles on the soundtrack to the 2008 film Cadillac Records brought him global attention. The track “Once in a Lifetime” was nominated for both a Golden Globe and a Grammy, though it ultimately lost to other songs on both occasions. Daniel Merriweather's version of McFarnon’s song '"Red" was released in May 2009 and became a smash hit in the UK, eventually reaching #5 on the UK Singles Chart. McFarnon signed a deal with Sony Epic in June 2009, and he is currently working on an album, expected to be released in Spring 2010. More information is available at the Official Scott McFarnon Website.
