Toni's band has had the following members over the past years:
Tim Hicks, Ron Hemby, Tom Hemby, Aaron Pierce, Steve Seawright, Joel Aaron Mitchell, Jamie Perrenot, Brian Becker, Brian Barwick, Dave Cleveland, Jon Sousan. And in the studio on Storybook, Toni used Steve Brewster, Mark Hill, Dave Cleveland and Brian Green.
Influences
Eagles, Hornsby, Sting, Henley, Fogelberg, Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor, Nanci Griffith, Ricky Lee Jones
Sounds Like
Shawn Colvin, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Nicks, Sara Groves, Carolyn Arends, Susan Ashton.
I am extremely fortunate to be a musician. It has brought so much joy to my life. I am proud of the doors that music has opened since I started performing at age 18. In 1981 I went on the road, performing all over the world, as a lead singer of a rock and roll band as well as a solo artist. By far, my favorite gigs were privately booked military tours where I had the opportunity to play for the troops in Europe, Japan and Guam.
In ’04 I had the honor of performing with my band for a Presidential Campaign rally and a pre-debate rally in St. Louis. I currently enjoy performing in local venues and writing songs.
As a songwriter, I've enjoyed having a song called "Children Of The Image," co-written with my husband, Brian, and two Nashville writers, Don Koch and Brian White, remain on the CCM charts for fourteen weeks. A song, "I Choose To Follow," written by my husband and me, was recorded by Contemporary Christian artist, Al Denson. Most recently, two songs that I co-wrote with Texas music legend, Shake Russell, entitled "Edge Of A Dream" and "Save It For Me," are included on his latest CD called "What This Heart Holds."
My most recently recorded CD, Storybook, was produced by my husband, Brian, at Sunset Studios, Nashville, as was my first project called "Thin Blue In Between." I also had the fortune of singing two lullabies on a compilation CD called “I Can Only Imagine: Lullabies For A Peaceful Rest,” which features Mercy Me’s, Bart Mallard, singing a lullaby version of “I Can Only Imagine” and other renowned artists. This work was nominated for a 2004 Dove Award. Way, way back in the day I sang background vocals on "The Fine Line" album by Wayne Watson and on my husband's Benson projects, "Daring 2 B Different" and "No Longer The Wayward Son." All these projects are available for purchase or download at my online store.
These days you can keep up with the latest stuff going on with me via Facebook My greatest gig of all is being a homeschooling mom to Ben (11) and Jack (8), and Brian’s wife. Life is very sweet!
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Send this heart with roses to everyone you know who likes you. If you're inside their heart, they'll send it back to you. Let's see how many hearts you receive... You're in my heart as a valued friend! I sure hope you send this back to me to show I'm in your heart too.
Hello Toni and Brian, My Dream Come True is beautiful and unexpected.....not just another "dream"... Thank you for your kind remarks and I wish you the best of luck with this song...it is great... Best Laurie
I just wanted to once again say thanks for allowing us to use "Duty Calls" for the tribute CD, Everything is going for mastering this week so, it won;t be long until they are ready.
Take care and continued success,
Jimi
Please add A Tribute to Heroes CD and help honor our troops.
Toni, I really enjoyed your performance at Faith Family Fellowship for Jamie's birthday. My favorite song has to be Duty Calls, I have a boyfriend in the army a brother going to go to Iraq and a best friend over there now. That song really touched me and I am looking forward to more songs from you and listening to them. Thank you so much for touching my heart with music.
We received your new Storybook CD today, as well as Sleepytime Songs, and we also went back a few years and got No Longer the Wayward Son ~ We absolutely love them, and will wear them out listening to them :) Kudos to you on your amazing new CD, and a big thank you to you and Brian for being shining lights in our lives. We love you guys!!
Hello there, Toni and Brian. What's this I hear about you guys moving to Nashville? I was just there last month...haha Also, how are things with both of you?
Good Morning Toni,
My Mom is not a myspacer and I was telling her about your songs last night. I read "My Best Friend" to her and she teared up, just like I did. When I read your lyrics to "Duty Calls", that was it for her. The tears started flowing. She said "she does such beautiful work" and told me to be sure to tell you this.
You see, she lost her best friend (my Dad) 12 yrs ago. A few months after they were married, my Dad was sent off to the Korean war. So your songs hit not only the NOW soldier families, but the THEN soldier families as well.
She said that you have a wonderful heart. :)
Have a beautiful day!!!!
{{{hugs}}}
Dee
God has given my friend Toni a special gift. When you listen to her music you are immediately transported to a story; almost always about love. How perceptive she is in matters of the heart. Her songs demonstrate that she HAS A HEART THAT LISTENS!!
Her love and her talent are BIG and BEAUTIFUL and are a BLESSING to us. Thank you Toni. Thank you LORD for letting me share your earth at the same time as she.
Love & Prayers
Make it a great day.
Mary Ann
Toni, the new songs sound great. Wow, your producer did an amazing job, it sounds as professional as anyone out there on the big labels. I love the almost blue feel of living in real time! I could really feel the eagles influence in that one.
Hi Toni! Your songs are beautiful! I love the CD you gave me and can't wait to hear your new stuff, again. There should be more music like yours in the world...
God bless...
If you're inside their heart, they'll send it back to you. Let's see how many 
hearts 
I sure hope you send this back to me to show I'm in your heart too. 
