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Tricia Walker

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The Heart of Dixie
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The Heart of Dixie
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Released: Apr 10, 2006
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General Info

  • Genre: Acoustic / Folk / Pop

    Location Cleveland, Mississippi, US

    Profile Views: 28465

    Last Login: 9/1/2012

    Member Since 1/30/2006

    Website www.bigfrontporch.com

    Record Label Big Front Porch Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Grammy-winning songs, critically-acclaimed performances and recordings as both performer and producer, world tours, the Grand Ole Opry and sold-out venues notwithstanding, it is her voice that beckons us into the world of singer/songwriter Tricia Walker. When she is speaking, one is treated to a voice that reminds us of the elegance and gentility of her native Mississippi. She would have two great loves growing up, sports and music, and she almost pursued a coaching career. But it was the church and Tricia's piano teacher that opened Tricia's heart to music early on. From there, the sounds of Top 40 AM radio, and her special affection for Motown and the soul of Aretha Franklin would lead Tricia into choosing music as a major and subsequently taking a bachelor's degree from Delta State University and a master's degree from Mississippi College. New York was too big; L.A. was too far, but Nashville was just a days drive from her south Mississippi home, so it was to Music City that Tricia came in 1980, knocking on doors; not knowing a soul in town. Soon enough though, she signed an exclusive songwriter's agreement with Word Music and her career was launched. Along with achieving quick success as a songwriter, Tricia also rapidly developed a reputation as a first-call guitarist and vocalist for both studio and stage, traveling the world with two of country music's most notable female artists, Connie Smith and Shania Twain. For several years, Tricia fronted The Mudcats, a notable Nashville trio who were in constant demand. She is also a founding member of the Bluebird Cafe's now-legendary Women in the Round performance series. She's had songs recorded by countless artists, including Faith Hill, and a Grammy-winning single for Alison Krauss called, " Looking in the Eyes of Love." Tricia's song, "What a Wonderful Day!," has been adopted as an unofficial anthem for cancer survivors throughout the world, and "The Heart of Dixie," a masterpiece in her catalog (of which there are many), has garnered national acclaim, being featured on the Oxford American magazine's annual Music Issue and CD, and has prompted Tricia's development of a multimedia presentation of the same title that examines the modern South through the twin lenses of forgiveness and reconciliation. It is this South that Tricia Walker sings of ... and speaks of, so eloquently as only the native can. A performer of the first rank, she delivers her songs and stories in a relaxed, front porch sort of way, using that unforgettable voice to bring a message of love and laughter, redemption and hope, grace and understanding. After a 26 year music career based in Nashville, Tricia returned to Mississippi in the summer of 2006 where, in addition to her performance schedule, she is serving as Director of the Delta Music Institute, a recording arts and music industry program at Delta State University. .. .. ..

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  • Influences

    Aretha Franklin, the Motown Sound, Barbara Streisand, 60s AM radio, 70s singer-songwriters, Church hymns, Gospel music, Dixieland, Delta blues, music of the South

  • Sounds Like

    Good question:) I've heard Bonnie Raitt, Dusty Springfield, Rita Coolidge, Anne Murray to name a few...let me know what YOU think...

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  • Joey Everett

    Hello - my long lost mentor/friend!! You are the whole reason I do what I do! I gotta call you this week and catch you up on my crazy adventures out west!

    3 years ago
  • Davis Raines

    Hello to the Queen of Delta Soul. Looking forward to December.

    3 years ago
  • Stephen Lee Veal

    It's good to be linked together as friends in cyberspace. Thanks for the add. I hope we'll see you on the Best Coast for the songwriter's festival.

    "Songwriting is My Life" was the last picture still hang'n where the stage used to be after Hurricane Ivan hit the Flora-Bama Lounge
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    4 years ago
  • Learning From Lyrics

    Thanks very much for your friendship Tricia, enjoyed listening to your songs.

    We are an education "Space" for teachers, students, musicians and anyone else who loves music and supports arts in education.

    Check our Blogs for examples of student projects, poems and essays inspired by songs.

    Please leave us a comment when you can...a favorite quote, or some general advice for young learners.

    John

    4 years ago
  • sweetwater jade

    Sending warm hellos to our Mississippi Girl from a trio of Mississippi Girls!! Have a great day.
    Peace-Love and Harmony
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    5 years ago
  • sweetwater jade

    Thanks for the friendship and the support of our music. Welcome Home!!
    Peace-Love and Harmony
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    5 years ago
  • Bridgette Tatum

    How are you?? how's Mississippi treating you?

    Got my pub. deal and couldn't feel more blessed...took a while but I got it!!

    hope you're good-

    Bridgette

    5 years ago
  • Davis Coen

    Hey Tricia, hope all is well with you these days. I was wondering if you knew who to talk to down at the Tin Roof? I remember you mentioning it. All my very best to ya and lemme know when you're in Memphis.
    DC

    5 years ago
  • Bonnie Lentz

    Hi Tricia,
    I'm so excited! I saw that you're going to be at The Blue Bird Cafe with Ashley & Odessa, and girl I just had to rearrange my schedule to be there. I hope to get a chance to talk with you that night. Be blessed!

    Shalom Always,
    Bonnie

    5 years ago
  • rose

    tag, you're it! read my blog!

    5 years ago
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