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About
Frances Tan is an award-winning Singaporean singer-songwriter, author, and speaker based in Los Angeles, California.
After graduating from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2022 with an LLB in Law, Frances chose to pursue her lifelong passion for music, earning a Master’s degree in Songwriting from New York University, Steinhardt. There, she studied songwriting with multi-platinum, Grammy- and Emmy-winning songwriters including Phil Galdston, David Wolfert, Dana Calitri, and Maia Sharp, and studied voice with Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Nicole Zuraitis and Dianna Heldman.
Following graduation, Frances relocated to Nashville, where she spent a year immersed in the country and Christian music communities before moving to Los Angeles. She is currently pursuing an LL.M. specializing in Entertainment Law at UCLA, continuing to explore the intersection of music, law, creativity, and the business of entertainment.
Debut album
In 2026, Frances released her award-winning debut album, I AM FRANCES.
'I AM FRANCES' tells the story of how Frances grew up with a deep love for music in an environment where pursuing it as more than a hobby was not encouraged. After taking a conventional path to law school, she eventually made the decision to take a leap of faith and pursue music after graduating from law school.
I AM FRANCES captures the first chapter of that journey — from writing songs in secret to finally giving herself permission to be an artist.
Through deeply introspective and reflective songwriting, the album explores questions of identity, purpose, expectation, and the dreams we often leave behind as we grow older. It asks: What happens to the dreams we once carried inside us when we grow up? And what if that little voice inside is exactly who we were created to be?
Awards & Recognition
Track 1 - 'What Can't Be Changed'
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Hollywood Independent Music Awards 2026 - Best Original Recording (Nominee)
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UK Songwriting Contest 2022 - Singer-songwriter, Lyrics Only, Acoustic/Folk, Love Songs, Pop (Semi-finalist)
Track 2 - 'I Still Write Songs in Secret'
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Hollywood Independent Music Awards 2026 - Lyrics/Lyricist (Nominee)
Track 4 - 'Just Me'
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Commonwealth Song Contest 2026 - Representing Singapore (Grand Finalist & Public Vote Winner)
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UK Songwriting Contest 2024 - Singer-songwriter (Winner)
Track 5 - 'Gotta Be'
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UK Songwriting Contest 2024 - Singer-songwriter, Teen, Unsigned (Finalist)
Track 6 - 'Ride into the Sun'
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Wrote, produced and directed the song and music video for SG100 Foundation, in commemoration of the 60th Independence Day of Singapore, and the 10th anniversary of the passing of Singapore's founding Prime Minister, the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
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Invited by many Ministers and Members of Parliament in Singapore to sing the song at more than 30 independence day celebrations in Singapore, San Francisco and Taipei, including performing it for Singapore's National Trade Union Congress' National Day Observance Ceremony, as well as Singapore's former President, Mdm Halimah Yacob and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong (former Prime Minister of Singapore, and son of Singapore's founding Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew)
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Approved by the Ministry of Education to be shared with all schools in Singapore, screened in many schools as part of their National Day Celebrations
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Screened in shopping malls around Singapore (Our Tampines Hub, Shaw Theatres Lido, Shaw Theatres Balestier, Shaw Theatres Jewel)
'DISCOVER YOUR PASSION'
Book
In 2026, Frances also published her first book, titled, 'Discover Your Passion'.
The book tells the story of her journey from law to songwriting, along with the stories behind the songs in her album. It also provides readers with prompts to reflect on what their passion is, encouraging them to take steps towards their own dreams, and find their our destiny. Frances believes that every individual has unique gifts, talents and purposes in life, and she has had the privilege of being invited by schools across Singapore to share her journey of discovering her passions in both law and music, as well as her book and songs from her debut album, as part of their Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) programmes and career guidance curriculum.
Speaking engagements
& performances in schools
Boon Lay Secondary School (800 students, age 13-16)
Henry Park Primary School (310 students, age 8)
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Princess Elizabeth Primary School (220 students, age 12)
Appleland Playhouse (50 students, age 4-6)
Pei Chun Public School (600 students, age 12)
Zhenghua Primary School (300 students, age 12)
and many more...
Latest release
'Because of You'
A song written for Crescent Girls' School's 70th Anniversary Gala Dinner, in thanksgiving for all the educators who made us who we are today.
The music video was premiered for the first time at the CG70 Gala Dinner at Marina Bay Sands, Hibiscus Room in Singapore, with about 700 students, alumnae and the school's past 7 principals present.