Emmyou Harris, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Connie Smith, Linda Rondstadt, Bill Monore, the Osborne brothers, Ray Price, Merle Haggard, George Jones, The Whites, Leona Williams, most all of the opry stars.... Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, basically any vocalist/writer that inspires me....
fiddle playing influences are: Carl Joyner(dad),Kenny Baker,
Buddy Spicher; Bob Wills; Stuart Duncan; Rob Hajacos; Howdy Forrester; Tommy Jackson,Mark O'Connor....there are many of different styles that I admire and have learned from....
Sounds Like
"The band's joy in playing together and their warm version of the high lonesome sound is reminiscent of Alison Krauss, or the more recent recordings of Dolly Parton. Wonderful stuff."-- The Nashville Scene Critics' Pick section
"They have an easy-going sound, plenty of strong material, and a bold vocal blend that sounds a lot like Emmylou Harris' early acoustic projects." -- Craig Havighurst, The Tennessean
Karen is an original founding member of the HeartStrings Band, which began in 2001 as a Nashville-based bluegrass group. Although the band was originally formed as all female, Karen continues to perform as lead vocalist/front person with a mix of quality male and female musicians from the Nashville area. The band has always been distinguished by it's tight vocal harmonies, energetic stage performances, and a crowd-pleasing mix of traditional and original acoustic music. HeartStrings Band has grown in popularity in the Nashville and regional surrounding area, as well as nationally on the bluegrass and acoustic festival circuit.
Karen is a veteran singer/fiddler in both the bluegrass and country music genres and tours professionally with many well known country acts in addition to the HeartStrings bluegrass band. Karen writes many of the original songs that the band performs and is currently recording a new bluegrass CD for release in 2007. Karen is looking forward to entertaining and making more great music for fans near and far, around the country and internationally.
Clickable links below for Karen's CDs on www.cdbaby.com
just wanted to say hey from the sunshine state...down here doin a few shows for the next couple of weeks...have a great rest of the week and tell everybody i said hi!
Hi Karen..I met you a few weeks back at John A's..I sang a couple songs and you and Shar sang harmonies..you all sounded so good! I bought one of your cd's and just want to tell you I have enjoyed it so very much and shared with friends here in Ohio and they love it also. Will bring them to see you when I can get them to Tennessee. I'll be back in town over the 4th..for a week..hope to see you sometime then.
Take care and looking forward to hearing you sing and play again, it was wonderful!
Karen...I attended Glen's guitar clinic on Saturday. Now, I can see---YOU are both great musicians! Looking forward to hearing you again. Sure wish that you could figure how to "free-up" "I'll Be There", on your music box, so that I could add it to my page for awhile. Take care, and keep on "sawing"!! HUUUUUUGGGGS....JIM
So glad to have you as a friend! I pray my music blesses you. Please stop by my page and sign my guestbook. Feel free to visit often and keep in touch! In His praise, Yvonne "Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! While I live I will praise the Lord; I will sing praises to God while I have my being." Psalm 146: 1-2
You are welcome! Can't wait to meet you. Hope it works out that way soon!! Glad to hear things are going very good for you. Take Care and we'll see ya soon!!!
It was great being with you at "John A's" Saturday night. I'm sorry that we had to leave early. I had to go and visit my old "Boss", Melvin Tillis. He and I had a good talk about the sessions and shows that we once did together. However, he isn't as pretty as YOU...HA!..HA! You are a GREAT fiddler, and a beautiful singer! But, you also have that beautiful heart. All this is what gives you such a wonderful presence on stage. You really "deliver" to your audience! Keep it up girl! Best wishes always! God Bless!....JIM
