I began singing in public at the age of 15 in my hometown of Newport, Arkansas. I always sang, my Dad said I started singing when I was two. Dad listened to the Supremes, Jackie Wilson, and Aretha Franklin so these were some of my earliest influences.

I sang a lot during high school, in the choir, and in community events. When I was sixteen I was a contestant in The Miss Jackson County Pagent in Newport. This was probably my first big public solo. I got a standing ovation and it felt wonderful. I knew that this was something I wanted to do.

After high school I went on to Arkansas State University where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Radio/TV. I was Cultural Enrichment Coordinator for the Student Union Board. The most fun I had was putting on the big extravaganza events. I did a Gospel Extravaganza, which brought in several regional choirs to perform. I also worked the concerts at the old field house at ASU. I got to work with The Barkays, The Pointer Sisters, and TG Shepherd.

My voice is a husky alto and I enjoy singing those Jazzy Blues and old school Rhythm and Blues songs. Lately I have been doing The Thrill is Gone which is tradtitionally a male number but I found it works for me and is particularly effective when I work it as a duet with Aaron Love who is my singing partner in the TV Band. We were doing the song before BB recorded it with Tracy Chapman.

I continuously develop repertoire. I like to include rhythm and blues in my performances when I can. I also like to give a new twist to old standards.