Karen Tobin (born in Pennsylvania) is a female, American country music singer.[1][2][3]
Karen Tobin | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation | singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Labels | Arista, Atlantic, Big Otis, Sunnyland |
| Website | karentobinmusic |
Formative years
editBorn in Pennsylvania, Tobin received training in classical music at the Bryn Mawr Conservatory of Music in Bryn Mawr.
Career
editTobin began her professional career as a singer in San Francisco, where she became a featured vocalist on the final album released by Hot Tuna. She also later served as a backup singer for Poco.[4]
After relocating to Los Angeles, California in 1980, Tobin was signed to Arista Records.[5] She released two singles for the label, but no album was ever released. After being discovered by Keith Stegall, she recorded several demos before being signed to a recording contract with Atlantic Records Nashville in 1991.[5] Tobin's debut album, Carolina Smokey Moon, was released in October 1991. The album's first single, the title-track, was made into a video which received airplay on CMT and TNN.
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Carolina Smokey Moon |
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| Karen Tobin & Crazy Hearts |
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| That's What You Get |
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"Before It's Too Late"
- Release date: May 5, 2018
- Label: Sunnyland Productions
Singles
edit| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | "I Don't Want to Be Lonely" | — |
| 1985 | "If You Think You Know How to Love Me" | |
| 1991 | "Carolina Smokey Moon" | Carolina Smokey Moon |
| 1992 | "Love from a Heart of Stone" | |
| "Picture of Your Daddy"[6] |
References
edit- ^ Clark, Renee (April 24, 1992). "Sweet stuff for country music fans". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved May 15, 2011.
- ^ Dominguez, Alex. "Steve Roberson releases sixth and final country music album." Downey, California: The Downey Patriot, February 3, 2022.
- ^ "A little bit of the Wild West will be back in the Inglewood over the weekend." Los Angeles, California: The Los Angeles Times, August 21, 1992, p. B4 (subscription reuired).
- ^ Couture, Pete. "'Smokey Moon' fine first effort." Redding, California: Record Searchlight, February 7, 1992, p. A5 (subscription required).
- ^ a b Karen Tobin – Official website
- ^ "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. August 29, 1992.
External links
edit- Karen Tobin (official website)