BIO

Tami’s music is a like a riveting mystery novel you can’t put down. With each song she sings, she reveals another clue to her soul. Wrapped in her voice is the sweetness and twang of country. The sorrow and guts of rhythm and blues. And the hope and reverence of gospel. When sewn together, Tami is a portrait of strength---a strong woman with a story that needs to be told.

Together Apart is the latest chapter in Tami’s extraordinary story. The 6-song EP was inspired by this remarkable moment in time. While isolating and witnessing the uncertainty of the world, Tami found comfort in music. Wanting to lend tranquility, support and love to all, Tami headed into the recording studio. With social distancing in mind, Tami and her musicians passionately recorded apart – never seeing each other in person – and in the final mixes were brought together.

“With pause comes reflection,” Tami says. “My band and I carefully wanted to record songs of hope and assurance for the unity of spirit.”

For Tami, 2020 can be described as lost and found dreams. She was invited to play the legendary music festival SXSW before it was cancelled due to the pandemic. The concert was to come on the heels of her sold-out New York City debut at the acclaimed Bowery Electric. As Tami has done all her life, she picked up the pieces, reached into her soul and made music. In addition to the new EP, Tami partnered with the reading organization Connection to Creativity and author and Nickelodeon executive David Steinberg to write original songs for his children’s book Kindergarten Here I Come.

A glimpse into Tami’s world can be found on her debut album Velvet & Steel. Through different musical genres, Tami creates conversations on survival, the environment and undying love. Bobby Braddock, who penned 13 number one country songs including Tammy Wynette's "D- I-V-O-R-C-E” and George Jones' "He Stopped Loving Her Today," conceived and produced the CD. The sexy and soulful single "The Sugar Shack” captivated audiences, reaching #11 on Billboard's Dance Chart and #8 on Music Week in the U.K. Billboard magazine also recognized her hopeful anthem “Maybe Someday” and used the song in an article and video to shed light on the Trans community.

"I try to speak with grace, always," Tami says. “There are so many issues right now that are so important---not only women's rights, but human rights all together. I know who I am and can speak strongly.”

Tami grew up in a little northwestern town in Oklahoma. For as long as she can remember she had a dream to sing. There was no shortage of music in her home. Tami says her father had a collection of over 5,000 records, which she eventually inherited. While her father gave her the gift of music, Tami says her mother was her advisor, trusted friend, philosopher, and always encouraged her to follow her dreams of singing.

With big stars in her eyes and a suitcase filled with dreams, Tami moved to Nashville. Never one to rest on her laurels, she seized an opportunity to move to Asia. It was there Tami became a headliner singing torch songs at Oodie’s Place, a renowned club in Bangkok. Oodie, considered Thailand’s Father of the Blues, contributes to Velvet & Steel on the bluesy “Love’s Been Rough on Me."

As an artist, a wife and mother of three, Tami is not looking to fit into one label. She crosses all genres of music and in the process her songs provide a bridge to better days.

"I want to matter. I want to make my existence worthwhile," Tami says. "My goal is to create awareness on love, kindness and human rights. Hopefully I can use my voice to do that."

TAMI

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