TONYA MARIE FARIS

About me:

I was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, I began playing music at an early age 5. Writing my own songs also playing the guitar, I only had one teacher, a sweet elderly lady that could play the hell out of a guitar her name was Ms.Raymond.

At the age of 15 I shared the stage with Little Jimmy Dickens.

In the early 80's I played throughout knoxville places such as Manhattans, King Creoles, Sassy Anns Blues Bar and many more.

In the early 90's I entered a songwriting contest and met Dolly Parton and her siblings, they all seem to be impressed. I won the Horizon Award for new songwriter of the year, It was a small showcase, I was honored to meet them all and they enjoyed my style. I have 5 cd's of music filled to date, I've written over 300 songs and write more when the songs and music come.

My biggest influences as far as songwriting are Johnny Cash, Ben Harper, Bob Dylan, Bessie Smith, any lyric that rings the truth and makes you feel your soul.

Elvis first taught me on how to perform on stage, Janis Joplin taught me to find my voice, and guts, and so many more.

In the year 2007 I was in a CMT clip for knoxville for songwriters, I would love to have the honor to write for great artist Martina Mcbride, Dolly Parton.

Currently im putting out my music worldwide to get the music in my soul out.

Hope you like the music.

Tonya

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