Artist description Shelia Byrd and her band "Catahoulas" are currently touring North America. European tour is in the works. Shelia is singing tunes from her upcoming album "Rock Me Gently" and some of her old favorites and all the hot new country songs.

Music Style Country

Musical Influences Merle Haggard, Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Martina McBride and her Mother Martellia Byrd

Similar Artists Shelia has been compared vocally to Janie Frickie and Sylvia.

Artist History Shelia started out in Gospel Music with a group called "The Revelators" which featured her Mother and brother Tim in the group. Moved to Nashville, Tn three years ago to pursue her dream of recording Country Music. Signed with Rosebud Records in 1999. Currently working on her debut album entitled "Rock Me Gently." Shelia has opened for many great country artists including George Jones, Trace Adkins, David Houtson, Johnny Lee and just last month for Daryll Singletary in Nashville, TN.

Group Members Shelia Byrd band members consist of, Catherine Styron on Keyboards, Chad Hunley on Drums, Leon Watson on bass and Randy James on Guitar.

Instruments Piano and guitar

Press Reviews Shelia Byrd Won Top Honorable mention in the October 8, 1999, Music Row Magazine from Robert K. Oermann for her debut single "If It's True." Shelia Byrd . . . she flies, she glides onto your current Macountry disk with all the charm and grace of a seasoned performer." Pat McCoy "CD-MACS", Nashville, TN Shelia Byrd has a voice full of emotion with a unique look and style. there are so many new artists out there that sound the same, it's refreshing to hear something different." Jason Stark/Music Director, Salt Lake City, Utah Shelia Byrd has not only exceptional depth and range to her voice, but also the gritty, edgeful and soulful quality to make a good song great! Watch for this new Rosebud Recording Artist to make her mark in the "new/pop" country music market." Dan Wunsch/Editor of Nashville Music Guide

Additional Info Stands six feet tall and modeled professionally for ten years. In March of 2001, Shelia modeled for world famous clothier designer Manuel of Nashville and L.A. . Shelia will be appearing at Fan Fair 2001 in Nashville at The Rosebud Records Booth.

Location Nashville, TN - USA

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