Artist description Canadian traditional country artist

Music Style Traditional Country

Musical Influences Loretta Lynn, Jean Shepard, Kitty Wells, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, David Houston, Connie Smith, Marty Robbins, Buck Owens, early Waylon Jennings

Similar Artists Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette

Artist History From Western Canada (Quesnel, British Columbia; Calgary, Alberta), relocated to Nashville, TN in 1995. Tracey K. has been singing since the age of 3, but became seriously involved in the music industry in 1988. Tracey K. made her performing debut at age 9 and she knew at that early age that she wanted to be a country singer like her influences Loretta Lynn and Jean Shepard. After becoming involved in the music biz in Calgary, Alberta in 1988, Tracey K. moved to Nashville in 1995 to continue pursuing her dream of a music career. Tracey K. signed with Rosebud Records in 1997 and recorded one album Tracey K. Houston "Falling For You." Tracey K. scored a number ONE with the single "Falling For You" on the Indie charts and also garnered a lot of GAVIN airplay.

Group Members Tracey K. Houston - vocals; Jennifer Anderson on Fiddle; Byron McCollum on Steel; Beth Travers on Bass and harmony; Darrell Blevins on Guitar and harmony; Brian Elmore on Drums. Collectively known as "Lonesome Highway."

Instruments Piano, Tenor Sax, Clarinet

Albums "Tracey K. Houston" (1991 - Independent); "Falling For You" (1997 - Rosebud Records); "I'm Not The Same Girl" (2000 - Songbird)

Press Reviews Listen to what Nashville is saying about Tracey K..... "...sounds like a young Tammy Wynette." (Fate Vanderpool/Producer/Songwriter); "Tracey K. Houston cannot bestereotyped! She is real country and what she manages to capture on her first CD is a page from yesterday when country music was trueand honest." (Ray Griff/Producer/Songwriter/Entertainer); "If you like Country Music, you'll love Tracey K. Houston's 'Falling For You.' Thisis what Country is supposed to sound like." (Vera Cavet-Vanderpool, President, CEO Rosebud Records); "Tracey K. Houston, Very goodsinging and music on all tracks. Songs put over with a pleasant and enjoyable style. These tracks come over the best: 'Is There Love AfterYou' and 'Falling For You', both quality offerings. (Graham Hassall/Country Music broadcaster/BCMA); "We are pleased toannounce the following product received has been added to our playlist for daily programming on our syndicated shows. 78 stations. Tracey K. Houston/Rosebud Records "Falling For You". Here's a singer who knows what Country is all about. Each cut is a real gem. With great looks, talent and great production work, this is a real winner. Top pick for singles: 'I'm Tired of Being Something (that means nothing to you)' and 'Falling For You'." (Shane Wilder/Program Director/Trans American Broadcasting Corp.)

Location NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - USA

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