Leslie Carter
American pop singer (1986–2012)
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- Leslie Barbara Ashton ( née Carter ; June 6, 1986 – January 31, 2012) was an American pop singer.
- Originally set to release her debut studio album through the label, it was later canceled.
- Career Early recordings Carter signed a record deal with DreamWorks Records in 1999 and began recording her debut album.
- Her single "Like Wow!
- 99 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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WikipediaLeslie Barbara Ashton (née Carter; June 6, 1986 – January 31, 2012) was an American pop singer. In 2001, she debuted through DreamWorks Records with the single "Like Wow!". Originally set to release her debut studio album through the label, it was later canceled. From 2006 to 2009, Carter was a member of the band she founded, the Other Half.
Carter signed a record deal with DreamWorks Records in 1999 and began recording her debut album. This album was set for release in June 2000, but it was delayed because DreamWorks wanted to test Carter's fan base before releasing the album in order to ensure its success. Her single "Like Wow!" appeared on the Shrek soundtrack and received minor radio airplay, peaking at No. 99 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her debut album Like Wow! was set for release on April 10, 2001. However, DreamWorks later canceled the release. The cancellation followed a number of reported problems from the set of her debut music video. Promo copies later became available online, and "Metal Mike" Saunders of The Village Voice described it as "the best bubblegum album of the entire '97–Y2K era." The album also included a cover of "They Don't Know" by Kirsty MacColl.
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