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Susan began writing and performing her own songs at school, church, and other local events. After graduating College with honors, she went on the road as the lead singer and main songwriter for popular mid-west band, Red C, of whom she was a founding member. She met her creative partner, Grammy award winning producer, Gerard Smerek ( Aretha Franklin, R Kelly, Kid Rock, Natalie Merchant, Bob Seger, and Diana Ross, to name a few ), It wasn't until meeting Smerek that Susan really stepped into her own as a solo artist with a sound, style, and presence to be reckoned with. The title song of her first EP produced by Smerek, "Chasin The Sun" climbed to #37 on National R&R Charts, Top 40 and Hot AC Charts. "Don't Fall in Love, The EP, was nominated for a Hollywood Music & Media Award for best Pop song. Calloway's songs have been placed on hit TV shows like "Dawson's Creek," "Summerland" and "One Tree Hill."
Catching the attention of Grammy award winning conductor Arnie Roth, and Renown Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu. Strongly believing her vocals would compliment the music from the multi million dollar video game franchise Final Fantasy, Nobuo himself requested that Susan sing his new theme song for Final Fantasy XIV, "Answers", Susan's voice continues to be featured in FFXIV extension games; Her vocal performances are also featured on four Distant World: Music From Final Fantasy audio CD's where she Performs many of the popular vocal pieces from the game.
Catching the attention of Grammy award winning conductor Arnie Roth, and Renown Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu. Strongly believing her vocals would compliment the music from the multi million dollar video game franchise Final Fantasy, Nobuo himself requested that Susan sing his new theme song for Final Fantasy XIV, "Answers", Susan's voice continues to be featured in FFXIV extension games; Her vocal performances are also featured on four Distant World: Music From Final Fantasy audio CD's where she Performs many of the popular vocal pieces from the game.