Tonya Marie Faris

About Tonya Marie Faris

I was born in Knoxville Tennessee from Native American roots Cherokee from My mother's side of the family.

I began playing music at an early age when I was 5 years old started Writing my own songs also playing the guitar, I only had one teacher, a sweet elderly lady that could play the hell out of a guitar her name was Ms. Raymond.

At the age of 15 I shared the stage with Little Jimmy Dickens.
In the early 80's I played throughout Knoxville places such as Manhattans, King Creoles, Sassy Ann's Blues Bar and many more.

In the early 90's I entered a songwriting contest and met Dolly Parton and her siblings, they all seem to be impressed. I won the Horizon Award for new songwriter of the year.

I was honored to meet them all and they enjoyed my style. I have 5 cd's of music filled to date, I've written over 300 songs and write more when the songs and music come. I could write a song in 5 minutes.

My biggest influences as far as songwriting are Johnny Cash, Ben Harper, Bob Dylan, Bessie Smith, and more, lyric that rings the truth and makes you feel your soul.

Elvis first taught me on how to perform on stage, Janis Joplin taught me to find my voice, and guts, and so many more.

In the year 2007 I was in a CMT clip for Knoxville for songwriters, I would love to have the honor to write for great artist like Martina McBride, Dolly Parton and more.

Currently am putting out my music worldwide to get the music in my soul out and get a chance of my life
and get a record deal.
Tonya Marie Faris