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Tenya

About Me

Born in Mississippi, Tenya began singing at the tender age of 4. After years of performing at churches and area festivals, Tenya and her family sought professional training in an effort to further develop her vocal instrument.Tenya continued her music and vocal studies throughout her primary education as well as through her undergraduate studies in Mississippi (Mississippi University for Women) and her graduate studies in Atlanta, Ga., (Clark Atlanta University). Tenya has studied with several vocal coaches, including legendary jazz vocalist, Sheila Jordan, Dena DeRose and Madeline Eastman .Tenya has worked with many local and regional bands and has opened for numerous national headliners, including, Donald Harrison and Terence Blanchard.Tenya has become a local favorite, headlining professionally at festivals, special events and clubs.


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Member Since: 04/06/2007
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Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

I Couldnt Be Done

Somebody said that it couldn't be done,     But, he with a chuckle repliedThat "maybe it couldn't," but he would be one     Who wouldn't say so till he'd tried....
Posted by on Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:22:00 GMT

The Death Of My Grandmother

My grandmother died a few days ago (November 7, 2008) this is the first time I have sit down to write or really, really reflect on it.  Mable Brookshire Colemon was born May 27, 1907 and was ...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:25:00 GMT

A Conversation With My Past

I often say I have no regrets. For I have always tried to live a life that I could always look back on with a smile and few tears. I guess, til now the most difficult thing I have had to end...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:08:00 GMT

Death Of A Friend

Life is but a whisper, we must listen Love is but an emotion, we must embody it Death is but a transition, we must accept it -Tenya These are very easy words to write or say but harder to believe or...
Posted by on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:43:00 GMT

Radio - Still A Great Medium

Recently, I have found myself listening to the radio show "Speaking of Faith", hosted by Krista Tippett, my brother Lee got me hooked on it. I so love the subject matter she covers I am posting this t...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:44:00 GMT

Check out this event: Don Jays Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill Premiere

Hosted By: Tenya When: Monday Sep 29, 2008 at 7:00 PMWhere Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill6122 Sunset BlvdHollywood, CA 90028United StatesDescription:Tenya Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:21:00 GMT

Why Would I Ever Have To Stop Wathcing Sex And The City....

Tenya's  Sex And The City Moments * New Relationship  blossoming after a trip to Paris.       * A little unlike Carrie, but close enough...selling my ...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:24:00 GMT

The Dire Dozen, from the Power of Intention

Power Of Intention - The Dire Dozen  ..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Want more for others than you want for yourself Think from the end To be an appreci...
Posted by on Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:10:00 GMT

Sometimes I Need To Remind Myself Of My True Worth....

Sometimes I have to remind myself that I am here on earth for a purpose. Ever if the purpose is invisible to me, I have faith that I can see it by turning inward an using  a devise...
Posted by on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:56:00 GMT

Staying Positive

When I was a little girl growing up in Mississippi...I always thought (and still do) I could do anything, that I really wanted to do. Where I got this from I really don't know. It was certai...
Posted by on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:55:00 GMT