Tonya Hairston Ware - "The Voice"

Tonya Hairston Ware, a native of Key West, Florida, was born to parents who traveled throughout the United States pioneering and planting churches. Early in life, Tonya's parents knew that she was divinely gifted. As a baby, she would lay quietly in her father's arms for hours while he prayed in preparation for ministry.

Tonya began singing at the age of six. After she was older, she accompanied her father when he went to provide ministry in local jails. Tonya would sing before he preached. As soon as she opened her mouth, the inmates would rush to the front bars to hear the "little girl with the amazing voice."

Growing up in a large family, Tonya's house was the "hang out" place for many of the children in the neighborhood. Tonya's parents assisted in "parenting" as many children as would come to play in their huge back yard. Any child at the house during their family's daily prayer time was ushered into prayer as Tonya's dad believed in the power of consistent family prayer. One of Tonya's favorite "secret places" as a youth was in the solitude of a big tree where she would go to spend time alone - praying, reading, meditating, and visually contemplating a bright and prosperous future. Tonya always dreamed of making a positive and lasting impact upon the world.

Tonya has overcome many challenges. In junior high, she was diagnosed with dyslexia. Tonya did not view the diagnosis as a valid excuse to fail. Rather, she received it as a wake up call to work smarter and harder until any task placed before her was completed on time and in excellence. Having been reared by parents who were insistent upon learning, Tonya loved reading and received a thirst for a continual quest for knowledge.

After graduating from high school with honors, she enrolled and graduated from Mississippi State University. There, she excelled and was very involved in various activities. She joined a noted campus choir and traveled extensively, singing in churches, special events, and corporate functions.

Through voice lessons and participating in choir, she acquired pertinent knowledge in understanding the mechanics of voice. Her voice matured into one that would inspire many. By the time she graduated from college, her gift to sing had literally touched thousands of people all over the world.

For twelve (12) years, she focused her attention on her secular career, a Benefits and Retirement Planner for a Fortune 500 Company and as a Music Director. For her expert knowledge and successful career, she was named a member of the "Top 40 Under 40 Mississippi Business Professionals" on January 16, 2008. Tonya was consistently in the top ten (10) in performance and sales nationwide in her former company.

As Musical Director at her local church, she has touched thousands through her gift of song. She and her husband, Pastor Adrian Ware, pioneered The Church Triumphant, where she also serves as Vice Chief Executive Officer and Pastor alongside her husband.

For years, people have asked her, "When will you share your unique voice with the world?" Answering that question, Tonya along with her husband, founded The Princess Productions Company, Inc. in 1997. In December of 2006, Tonya completed her first recorded work. She wrote five (5) of the songs, making her both singer and songwriter on her self-titled debut album, Tonya Ware ~ "The Voice". In 2007 the first single was released to radio.

While this CD was originally recorded as Urban Inspirational, Tonya Ware - "The Voice" has crossed over to Adult Contemporary and Soul radio. Tonya Ware is creating a major buzz in the music industry. Her debut CD, Tonya Ware - "The Voice", has people all over the world taking notice of her talent.

Tonya's passionate single release, "Put My Hand In Yours," written by Marvin Winans, is standing-up to some of today's "hottest" music - both in mainstream and Christian markets. The production and sound quality are second-to-none.

"Put My Hand In Yours" has already soared all the way to 10 on the Adult Contemporary FMQB charts and catapulted to 18 on the popular XM Radio Gospel charts! Tonya's music video for "Put My Hand In Yours" continues to be featured on BET's Video Gospel, Music Choice, Blastro, and The Word Network. She has also been featured on The Gospel Music Channel's - "Kitchen Sink." Tonya's MySpace page is being visited by fans on nearly every continent.

On July 13, 2008, Tonya was presented with a "Jackie" Award from the Mississippi Gospel Music Association for National Female Soloist of the Year. Tonya Ware is a Stellar Award nominated artist for Contemporary Female Artist of the Year. Proving her wide spread appeal to people of all nations, presently more than sixty-five percent (65%) of sales from her online distributor has been from Japan. Another fifteen percent (15%) of sales have come from the United Kingdom. On July 5th 2009, Tonya was presented with her 2nd "Jackie" Award during the 31st Annual Gospel Music Association Event. Tonya Ware is a World Vision Artist and plans to use her voice to build a better world for children.

The Princess Productions Company just released Tonya's new single "Rain" to radio and people all over the world are being moved by her refreshing voice!