[Video] Featured Artist of the Week: Tish Songbird
Tish SongBird is a rhythm, blues and soul singer and writer from Louisburg, NC. She currently resides in Raleigh, NC. She proudly states that she is “uniquely designed by God” and is proud to differ from your typical female singer. Her unique voice has gotten her quite a bit of notoriety in the Raleigh/Durham area. Tish SongBird would be considered a Contralto which is the vocal range between alto and tenor. Her range also allows her to go as high as second soprano!
Tish began singing in church at the age of three and never looked back. In middle school she started playing the flute. By the time Tish reached high school she wanted a change so she decided to play 3rd bass drum in the marching band. She graduated high school in 1998 and attended St. Augustine’s College (now St. Augustine’s University) in Raleigh, NC, majoring in music as a vocalist. The dean of students loved her voice so much that he authorized her to have her own personal piano player. When the dean traveled and spoke at different events Tish accompanied him.
When viewing one of her shows, it is easy to see her artistic influences throughout. Her influences include Prince, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Patti Labelle, and North Carolina’s own, Fantasia. Though influenced by these greats, she is motivated most by her beautiful, 17 year old daughter.
Currently, Tish SongBird is working on her sophomore album; Legacy & Love Letters. She just released her single “Date Me” on ALL music platforms and the video is on YouTube. First album, Perfect Imperfections, is also available on ALL major music websites. Preparing for shows in Alabama and Nashville.
Next steps: Preparing for the Grammys!!!
For more information, visit https://tishsongbird.wixsite.com/tish-songbird or follow her on Facebook