Bio

Holly Tucker

Sixteen year-old, Holly Tucker, has just released her second CD, “For You”, a collection of four outstanding songs, from the pen of Waco, Texas, country singer/songwriter, Chris Wommack, who is no stranger to the music scene. For years, he has cast his musical “pearls” all around the world, traveling as a full-time music evangelist, and worship leader, in the Contemporary Christian Music field. More recently, he has used his spare time, from his position as Associate Pastor, for Music Ministry, at a large Central Texas church, to compose positive country songs. His collaboration with Holly began in 2007, when he asked her to “demo” a few of his songs, so that he might submit them to some Nashville publishing companies. As the first primitive attempts were in progress, something magical happened, where a singer and a song unite, for the perfect balance. Then, and there, a partnership was born, which led to Holly’s first, full-length country music CD, “It’s About Time”. It was recorded in the Summer, of 2007, when Holly was 14 years old, at the local, home-based, studio, of artist/producer/singer/songwriter/master teacher, Dick Gimble, son of western swing fiddle legend, Johnny Gimble. Copies of both CDs, are available, for sale, at all events where Holly performs, and at www.cdbaby.com/cd/hollytucker, for the “It’s About Time” CD, and www.cdbaby.com/cd/hollytucker2, for the “For You” CD. Fans can listen to, or download individual songs there as well.

The songs, on this new CD, “For You”, highlight the range, maturity, and increasing power of Holly’s voice, as she grows into a seasoned entertainer. Listeners will be reminded of the vocal agility, of Gary LeVox, of Rascal Flatts, and the clarity, of Martina McBride, as the collection unfolds. The CD opens with the sassy, girl-power rocker, “Take It Like A Man”, which reminds every guy to cherish his relationship, or suffer the consequences. Then, the soulful ballad, “Anymore”, depicts a woman pledging her love, regardless of the response. Listeners will marvel, as the music, and the singer, soar through the key change, on this dramatic piece. “Swing” takes center stage, on “You’re It”, as Holly expresses a huge “crush”, and the assurance, that “this was meant to be”. It is an all-around fun experience. To close this short project, Holly and Chris, have chosen “All Those Happy Endings”, a heart-wrenching story, that will definitely require more than a single review. Recording, mixing, and mastering took place in July, of 2008, in Nashville, at “The Grip”, the home-based, personal studio, of Jay Demarcus, of Rascal Flatts. Producer/engineer, Sean Neff, assembled an A-list of Nashville session players, to execute the ideas Holly and Chris expressed, for the direction of the songs. Led by band leader Pat McGrath (acoustic guitars/band leader), Dennis Wade (keyboards), Dan Dugmore (lap and pedal steel guitars), Larry Franklin (fiddle), J.T. Corenfloss (electric guitars), Mike Brignardello (bass), Steve Brewster (drums), and Sean Neff (electric guitars, and rhythm programming), built a completely awesome foundation of musical tracks, to support Holly’s vocal interpretations. The recording credits, of these amazing guys, would, literally, fill books. Holly was so blessed to have them join her for this project. Thanks, again, Sean, and Pat!

“It’s About Time”, Holly’s first CD, is a collection of 12 songs in the “young country” style of Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, and, one of Holly’s favorite artists, Jamie O’Neal. It features 7 original songs, also by, Chris Wommack, and 5 familiar cover songs.

Holly is a very down-to-earth, teenage girl who loves to hear and sing great music, spend time with family and friends, travel to different places, play with her 4 dogs, and watch movies. She is in her Junior year of High School. As an active member of the school band, she marches, serves in the role of a quadrant leader, and plays saxophone, including solos, and duets. She also plays in the jazz band, and the symphonic band. She usually occupies 1st chair, in her saxophone section. She is attending advanced classes, joining the foreign language society, and, eventually, the National Honor Society.

She will continue to study piano, saxophone, and voice with private teachers, and acoustic guitar, at home, with Dad and Mom, Johnny and Cheryl Tucker. Holly is also a member of a family trio, The Tuckers, who sing positive country, and Christian music, locally, and around the state. She has been singing with her parents, in trio harmony, since the age of 2.

Holly Tucker has a bright future ahead, as she takes her music, to the friends, and fans, who appreciate her talents, and her wholesome approach to the positive country music she loves to sing, and perform. Fans are invited to visit this site, often, to keep up with Holly. Drop her an email, to let her know your thoughts. Enjoy the music!!