Shelley Ann Harland was born in about 1979 and grew up in Caterham, Surrey.
11 Facts About Shelley Harland
In 1997, Shelley Harland finished her secondary education and started working as a beauty therapist.
The couple moved to New York where initially Shelley Harland worked as a private investigator while Wright performed in his band, Stretch Princess.
Shelley Harland started to write songs with an acoustic guitar and a four-track record sampler.
Shelley Harland collaborated with Andrew Wright, James' brother, a programmer and producer.
Shelley Harland noted that "'Lovers Greed' is a fantastic track that captures the creamy and urban vibe of a Quarterflash or The Motels song".
In 2003, Shelley Harland released her first two albums under the mononym Shelley Harland but after that used her full name.
Shelley Harland released her fourth album, Red Leaf, in 2009.
Shelley Harland recorded her fifth album, The Girl Who Cried Wolf, after launching a fundraising campaign.
Shelley Harland performed at the launch event La nuit enchantee, which took place at the Stadpalais Liechtenstein in Vienna.
Shelley Harland toured with Delerium, The Fray and Elvis Costello.