The
"New Artist Of The Year" and "Duo Of The Year" categories in country
music have a new potential of
heating up a few degrees. A beautiful fresh wind of change is blowing in from the hills of
East Tennessee.
Currently
bubbling just under the radar of stardom is a new duo with the sound, the passion, and the
pedigree
to give a redefined definition to the young face of the music industry—and its
youthful music buyers.
THE LARKINS—Shaunna and Tina are sisters—first by birth, and secondly by the
natural connective cord
of their shared heritage and all consuming love of making music.
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As witnessed by their first album for Audium Records,
"The Larkins,"
change is good. |
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They’ve shared stages with some of the biggest names
in country music over the last several years.
They debuted on the stage of the "Grand Ole Opry" on July 7, 2001—coming
back for encore
performances when their schedule allowed.
The Larkins
first single under their new deal with Audium Records, "Steady As The Rain," was
written
by East Tennessee’s most famous voice herself—Dolly also sings harmony vocals
and appears in
The Larkins video, just released.
Their
bloodline makes them third generation musical artisans—reared in a family steeped in
the finest
traditions of mountain music. While Shaunna and Tina were still new to the world, their
guitarist dad, Lowell,
had already continued the cherished family tradition by forming a traveling bluegrass
group and touring
with his brothers. He was encouraged when his young daughters began singing onstage with
the family band
at ages 3 and 4—elated when at age five Shaunna picked up the fiddle, and recalls
thinking he was bound
for bluegrass heaven when four year old Tina chose the mandolin over dolls.
That
was then. And this is now.
With
childhood behind them and a rich heritage of music ingrained within them, Shaunna and Tina
have
grown into beautiful young women—fresh faced and filled with the energy to help
launch their blueprint
for a totally new day in country music.
"The
Larkins." Shake hands bluegrass and country fans. Then buckle up. Two vibrant young
sisters
are on the horizon to tell you ..."it's all about harmony." |
