Born and raised in London Ontario Tanya grew up, thanks to her mother, listening to a large variety of music genres. She recalls her mother always listening to Patsy Cline while doing the housework then cranking up the radio for The Eagles or AC/DC in the car.
As with a lot of people, Tanya used music as an escape. Although Tanya would never say she had it worse than others, she admits that she didn’t have the easiest childhood. Having to grow up quickly Tanya helped raise her two younger sisters, both of whom have disabilities when her mother helped them leave behind a very bad home life. Having spent time in shelters Tanya say’s she understands and respects what it means to be part of a community.
Tanya Brags however that her sisters are very talented girls who “Sing like Angels”, and they beat her to the recording studio as kids donating their beautiful voices to a Thames Valley Children’s Centre Commercial.
Tanya loved singing in her schools’ chamber choirs and performing in her high school musical. She says that she can’t get enough of the beautiful rush that comes when people bring their voices together creating magical harmonies.
Tanya remembers the exact moment she truly fell in love with country music. She was 12 years old on a trip to South Carolina and heard a song called “John Deer Green”. She says it was that song that made her understand that song writing was story telling “beautified”.
Tanya is currently working on new music pre-production for radio single and six pack EP to be released and promoted in Canada and the US in the summer of 2014. This new project will feature the dynamics of her vocal power, soul, and control with an authentic blend of Country, Pop, and Rock influences creating market separation. The Toronto Canada area native is currently touring in Canada and planning performance dates in the US and Europe for next year to be announced.
The artistic development of Tanya Marie Harris (TMH) derives from early influences such as Patsy Cline, AC/DC, and The Eagles with more recent creative direction from those such as Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, and Joss Stone. The demand for this emerging artist grows with each live performance that is packed with hit Country, Pop, and Rock covers mixed with TMH original material. She is real, pure, and authentic with her musical delivery and interaction with fans. In the summer of 2013, Tanya had a soft release of her new single “Second Hand Dreams” to great reviews of those in the industry and ongoing strong music video views from fans worldwide. It was recorded in Music Row’s DareDevil Production and produced by Kely Schoenfeld and John Dwinell. Watch the video on Youtube and purchase the single written by TMH and David Norris on iTunes. Recently, TMH and Arrow Entertainment of Nashville/Seattle agreed to terms for ongoing artist management, booking, and placement services including performances, events, appearances, film/media, and sponsorship opportunities.
Tanya remains grounded with family values and a support team that includes her husband, daughter, and trusted adviser Dan Knight. TMH has history of supporting social causes including The Multiple Sclerosis Society, Child Find, cancer research and promotion of an education camp for children with cerebral palsy. Professional affiliations include the Canadian Country Music Association and the Songwriters Association of Canada.
This year Tanya is also excited to be invited to Perform at the Wheeling West Virginia Jamboree and Canadian Music Week.
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