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THE ZINGHOPPERS are a preschool pop band, influenced by hip-hop and electro dance music. They tour internationally and have an EMMY Award winning television series of short form music videos that is seen by over 2 million people daily in over 175 countries. In the United States, they are being broadcast on over 100 PBS member stations. "The Zinghoppers Show" is geared towards children ages 2 to 8, and focuses on the child's social and emotional development. The band has one simple mission: to rock the whole globe.

PENELOPE FUNKY POSSUM
  • Fave shape: Hearts
  • Birthday: February 14
CONDUCTOR JACK
  • Fave thing: Trains
  • Catch phrase: "Toot! Toot!"
DJ KITTY
  • Fave thing: Making music on her computer
  • Fashion accessory: Cat ear headphones
OLO THE DONKEY
  • Fave thing: Sports
  • Catch phrase: "Hee! Haw!"
COCONUTS THE KANGAROO
  • Fave thing: Break dancing
  • Also loves: Cardboard

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1113 Murfreesboro Rd., Suite 106-343
Franklin, TN 37064
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  • Created in the classroom by husband and wife teachers Kitty and Jack Norton in 2006.
  • First show in 2007, went professional in 2009.



  • 2010: PBS airs concert special.
  • 2011: Nashville Public Television debuts daily series during PBS Kids block and KidzBop On Demand broadcasts nationwide.
  • 2012: Daily nationwide broadcasts on over 100 PBS member stations and AFN Family channel debuts daily series in 175 countries worldwide via the Department of Defense.



  • EMMY Award Winner (2012)
  • Two time EMMY Award nominee (2012)
  • Three time EMMY Award nominee (2011)
  • Named "Nashville's #1 Kids Entertainers" (2012, 2011, 2010, 2009) by Parent Magazine
  • Five time GRAMMY Award first round ballot nominee (2012: "Best Children's Album", "Best Rap Performance", "Best Rap Song". 2011: "Best Children's Album", "Best Children's Spoken Word Album")



  • Celebrity fans seen at Zinghoppers concerts include: Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman, Brad Paisley, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, members of Kings of Leon and Mike Wolfe - star of the hit TV show, "American Pickers".



  • Over 7,500 shows performed since 2007.
  • The only preschool band to tour internationally for the United States government - appearing in 19 countries on a world tour presented by the Pentagon and Armed Forces Entertainment.
  • Hosted the first-ever web concert for families at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington DC.
  • The only children's group ever invited to play the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, TN.



  • Youtube channel with over a half a MILLION views.
  • Zinghoppers.com receives more than 100,000 visits monthly.
  • Over 55,000+ followers on Twitter, 11,000+ fans on Facebook and a 10,000+ friends, fans and followers on additional social media pages.
  • Viral video hits with collaborations from Justin Bieber (Island Records), Mindless Behavior (Interscope Records) and Allstar Weekend (Disney Records).



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