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Danielle Ponder Talks Creating the Theme Song For ‘Manhunt’ and Why Quitting Her Law Practice Was The Best Decision She’s Ever Made


The exceptionally gifted musician is poised to make a significant impact on the music industry.

Another touchstone moment in Ponder’s evolving career was when she was selected to create the theme song for Apple TV+'s '"Manhunt" a new “conspiracy thriller uncovering the hunt for John Wilkes Booth in the aftermath of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination.” “I used to be a professor where I taught history at a local college, so the opportunity to write music with a message was something that attracted me to the project,” Ponder recalled. Initially, Ponder thought she would sing an older song but rose to the challenge when tasked with creating an original composition.

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