Talk:Craig McConnell

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Request: Update to Craig McConnell article (COI disclosure)

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest was declined. Some or all of the changes weren't supported by neutral, independent, reliable sources. Consider re-submitting with content based on media, books and scholarly works.

Hi, I’m Craig McConnell, the subject of this article. I’m disclosing a conflict of interest and am requesting that an uninvolved editor review and consider making the following updates. I will not edit the article directly.

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Please replace the existing "Career" section with the following:

Craig McConnell is a Canadian music executive, producer, songwriter, and composer known for his work in film, television, and the recording industry.

In the pop and commercial music world, McConnell co-wrote and produced "The Chase" for Celine Dion’s 2019 album *Courage*. He also produced and co-wrote the Top 20 CHR single "Carnival Hearts" and the Top 10 Hot AC single "What You're Made Of" for Kayla Diamond (Cadence/Universal). He has collaborated extensively with Priyanka, winner of *Canada's Drag Race*, including on her breakout single "Come Through", which has garnered over 10 million streams. Other collaborators include Keshia Chanté, Crystal Kay, Jane Zhang, CHEMISTRY, and Juno Award winner Divine Brown.

In the video game industry, McConnell wrote and produced the theme song for the 2023 CAPCOM release of *Resident Evil 4*.

As a film and television composer, his credits include feature films such as *Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy* (based on the novel by the author of *Trainspotting*) and *Textuality* (starring Jason Lewis). He has also scored dozens of TV movies for Hallmark, Lifetime, and the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). His episodic work includes *Bossy Bear* (Nickelodeon), *WordGirl* (PBS), *Wedding SOS* (Slice), and *Property Virgins* (HGTV). Alongside longtime collaborator Justin Forsley, McConnell co-wrote the theme songs and scores for the Nickelodeon sitcoms *Life With Boys*, *Max & Shred*, and *Star Falls*.

In 2012, he was nominated for Best Music at the British Independent Film Festival Awards for *Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy*.

In 2014, McConnell co-founded the production music company Hard Music Group. Through partnerships with APM (Sony/Universal), BMG, and international sub-publishers, the company has produced over 250 albums and supplies music to networks, production companies, advertisers, and digital platforms worldwide. He currently serves as President.

McConnell holds a B.A.Sc. in Engineering Science from the University of Toronto, where he was part of the first graduating class of Biomedical Engineers. He has served two terms on the board of the Screen Composers Guild of Canada.

Please also add the following new sections after the “Career” section:

Selected media credits

2023 – *Resident Evil 4* – Video Game – Composer 2023 – *Bossy Bear* – Animated Series – Composer (Nickelodeon) 2018 – *Star Falls* – Sitcom – Composer (Theme + Score) 2014–2016 – *Max & Shred* – Sitcom – Composer (Theme + Score) 2011–2013 – *Life With Boys* – Sitcom – Composer (Theme + Score) 2011 – *Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy* – Feature Film – Composer 2011 – *Textuality* – Feature Film – Composer 2007–2015 – *WordGirl* – Animated Series – Composer (PBS) 2007–2009 – *Wedding SOS* – Reality Series – Composer (Slice) 2006–2016 – *Property Virgins* – Reality Series – Composer (HGTV) Various – Hallmark / Lifetime / OWN Movies – TV Movies – Composer

Selected discography

2025 – "Trash My Reputation" – Amarii – Co-writer, Co-producer, Mixer 2024 – "I'm a Star" – Priyanka – Co-writer, Producer, Mixer 2024 – "Bad Bitches Don't Cry" – Priyanka – Co-writer, Producer, Mixer 2024 – "After Midnight" – Kelsie Watts – Co-writer, Producer, Mixer 2021 – "Come Through" – Priyanka – Co-writer, Producer 2019 – "The Chase" – Celine Dion – Co-writer, Producer (*Courage* album) 2018 – "Carnival Hearts" – Kayla Diamond – Co-writer, Producer 2018 – "What You're Made Of" – Kayla Diamond – Co-writer, Producer 2014 – "Unwind" – Jane Zhang – Co-writer, Co-producer 2013 – "On Your List" – Divine Brown – Co-writer, Producer 2011 – "Hotline" – Keshia Chanté – Co-writer, Producer, Mixer 2011 – "Hush" – Keshia Chanté – Co-writer, Producer, Mixer 2010 – "Go Alone" – CHEMISTRY – Writer, Co-producer 2009 – "Afterlove" – Crystal Kay – Co-writer, Co-producer

Reason for the change

The current article is outdated and omits numerous notable, well-sourced credits. The proposed additions are written in a neutral tone and aim to improve accuracy and completeness without promotion or exaggeration. This also aligns the article with standards typically seen for composers with comparable credits.

References supporting change

• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1487493/
• Music credits: https://www.discogs.com/artist/459336-Craig-McConnell

Thank you for your time and consideration. Craigrmcconnell (talk) 20:55, 31 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: The changes are not supported by neutral, independent, reliable sources. Please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made.  Valorrr ^{(lets chat)} 02:28, 11 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]