The Texas Two Bits/ Kacey Musgraves

[topgsfan]

Alina Tatum moved to Nashville and pursued a career in Country Music, but they didn't want her to yodel. Well....as Nashville goes anymore....she put out an album that wasn't HER and it didn't go anywhere. She had a fantastic voice and had put out a "cover" album of different artists on a local label in Texas and I have it and it is great! She also put out another album locally and I have it, also. Long story short....after Nashville did her no favors in trying to change her into someone she wasn't....she wound up getting married and she and her husband had a little boy about a year ago, so it looks like her great career in Country Music has ended. She's enjoying just raising her family now.

As for Kacey Musgraves....as everyone probably knows has put out one album and I think she has her second one out now and has toured with Kenny Chesney and others....not sure who, though. I was always more of an Alina Tatum fan than a Kacey Musgraves fan.

I LOVED the yodeling of BOTH of these girls! Just wish Nashville would have let Alina continue some of that! Like I said earier...I have 2 albums by Alina......locally produced and the one called the "Texas Two Bits" by Alina and Kacey when they were very young.

Alina was/is a fantastic yodeler. She has been compared to Elton Britt! Loved that girl's singing and yodeling!

[topgsfan]

Love this album. It's a favorite of mine.



Alina - 2003 Rural American Idol

Alina's unique voice recently won her the title of 2003 Rural American Idol,and has taken her from Coast to Coast. On the West Coast, she performed in the West Coast Premier. 'The Last Of The Honky Tonk Angels', opening at The Globe Theater in West Hollywood. The play was
written by Ronnie Claire Edward and directed by David Galligan, while in California Alina was featured at Cafe Roma in Beverly Hills, Ca., and played the character of Belinda on Her first TV Soap Opera Debut, "DAY'S OF OUR LIVES",she participated in Celeberity Bingo, special entertainer at"The Cowboy Palace", in Chadwick, Ca. Skippy Lowe's TV Show, shown only in New York and L.A. While doing the show Alina was critiqued by several critics and The LA Times tagged her, " The Perky Child Star, with a voice of pure gold". The East Coast brought her the Over All GOLD MEDAL at THE ATS TALENT SHOWCASE, held at Hilton Head Island, S.C. In May of 2003 Alina won the, Lake Country Talent Search, Alina was nominated for best female singer at Johnnie High's 2003 Country Music Revue.
Alina's outstanding voice earned her a spot at The "2001 BLACK TIE AND BOOTS INAUGURAL BALL" in Washington, D.C., where she shared the stage with Clint and Lisa Black, Ricky Skaggs, Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel, Tanya Tucker, and others.

Alina's first public performance came at the early age of 5.,singing in her hometown church, while standing on a chair to reach the mic., influenced by watching Elvis's old movies Alina knew early on that she wanted to be an entertainer. Alina became known at the "Little Girl With A Big Voice", soon Alina was singing at other churches, special events and at out of town venues as well. Her first Radio debut at age 5 was on KSST, in Sulphur Springs, Tx.. Now at age 15, Alina's dynamic voice can be heard on Radio Stations across the US and Overseas. Alina is always in demand for opening special events
with her strong rendition of the National Anthem, Alina has opened for the best, Brad Pasley, Asleep At The Wheel, Dan Seals, Michael Martin Murphy, Gene Watson, Janie Frickie, and others. Alina has appeared on Goodmorning America, Good Day Fox, NBC 56, KLTV Channel 7, Tyler, Tx., Fox 29. Performed at the McDonald's 911 Tribute and The Texas Tribute to 911. Alina has her own Country Music Show at the Hopkins County Fall Festival in Sulphur Springs, Tx. The show is an annnual Fund Raiser for D.A.R.E., all proceeds benefit the Hopkins County program. The show that bears her name has become on of the most popular events at the Festival.

Alina's other talents include, songwritting, guitar, acting, and modeling. Alina has been presented a "RESOLUTION" from the State of Texas, a"PROCLAMATION',from the City of Sulphur Springs, naming Jan.19,2001 "Alina Tatum Day", and made an HONORARY DEPUTY, by the Sheriff of Hopkins Co.

Alina was born Alina Danielle Tatum, June 16,1988, in Greenville, Tx., the youngest of three, Alina has two older brothers. At age 3 Alina's family moved to Sulphur Springs. Alina is currently a Sophmore at SSHS. Alina finished her first CD, at age 11 "Yodeling Crazy" by age 13 she had finished her second CD, " Hey World, I'm Comming Your Way". Both are avaliable and can be purchased on her web-site www.alinatatum.net or e-mail [e-mail].

***Not sure her CD's are still available. Just happy I have them!

[topgsfan]

Alina Tatum & son

[Bob from Ohio]

I had been friends with Alina Tatum Sanders for many years on and off Facebook but right now it appears she has dropped out of Facebook and is not active on the Internet anymore, at least that I can see. Hope she and her family are well