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From Reidsville, North Carolina, Debi Champion began singing with cousins and friends in her home state, then as a solo performer and later with duo's and bands all over NC, SC, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland. She then moved to South Florida in 1976. Debi's unique blend of country, rock, and jazz stylings, made her one of the area's favorite entertainers. In 1978, she won the Mark Allen Critic's Choice Award for "Best Female Vocalist", and in 1985, she won the South Florida Music Award for "Best Rock/Pop/Blues Female Vocalist" Debi has appeared in concert with such diverse artists as Spyro Gyra, Bob James, Leon Russell, Dan Seals, The Dirt Band, Gary Morris, Kris Kristopherson, Restless Heart, Suzi Boggus, Dave Mason, Marshall Tucker Band, Ronnie Milsap, Three Dog Night, The Bama Band, and Mark O'Conner. She also toured as a back-up vocalist with Miami Dolphin, Tim Foley, and sang with the Miami Symphony.
Debi now lives in Kingston Springs, outside of Nashville, where she does demo session work, back-up vocals for different artists, and writes her music. You might have heard some of her songs on HBO, Showtime, or TV. She also host writers nights Tues, Wed, and Thurs nights at the Commodore Sports Bar & Grill in Nashville. She has a CD called " Just Me and My Guitar" with songs she has co-written with friends. She currently performs at the Commodore, the Bluebird, and at special events
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