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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Tenya, it's always a pleasure to have you as a friend, keep up the good work and I hope to meet up with you on the bandstand one day. Your friend Alvin
Hey Tenya, Thanks for doing a great job as MC at the Grill the other night! You really care about people and that is a turn-on. I'm looking fwd to working with you again...
Wassup Tenya!
Congrats on the airplay - most people don't get that when they've been here a short time, that's awesome! I'd be listening except that I'm on a gig.
Hope this message finds you well, settled in at Terry's and loving life.
Yours,
- Ravi
