Karen Tobin

Karen Tobin
OriginPennsylvania, United States
GenresCountry
Occupationsinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active1984–present
LabelsArista, Atlantic, Big Otis, Sunnyland
Websitekarentobinmusic.com

Karen Tobin (born in Pennsylvania) is a female, American country music singer.[1][2][3]

Formative years

Born in Pennsylvania, Tobin received training in classical music at the Bryn Mawr Conservatory of Music in Bryn Mawr.

Career

Tobin began her professional career as a singer in San Francisco, where she became a featured vocalist on the final album released by Hot Tuna. She also later served as a backup singer for Poco.[4]

After relocating to Los Angeles, California in 1980, Tobin was signed to Arista Records.[5] She released two singles for the label, but no album was ever released. After being discovered by Keith Stegall, she recorded several demos before being signed to a recording contract with Atlantic Records Nashville in 1991.[5] Tobin's debut album, Carolina Smokey Moon, was released in October 1991. The album's first single, the title-track, was made into a video which received airplay on CMT and TNN.

Discography

Albums

Title Details
Carolina Smokey Moon
Karen Tobin & Crazy Hearts
  • Release date: 1992
  • Label: Big Otis Records
That's What You Get
  • Release date: August 19, 2003
  • Label: Sunnyland Productions

"Before It's Too Late"

  • Release date: May 5, 2018
  • Label: Sunnyland Productions

Singles

Year Title Album
1984 "I Don't Want to Be Lonely"
1985 "If You Think You Know How to Love Me"
1991 "Carolina Smokey Moon" Carolina Smokey Moon
1992 "Love from a Heart of Stone"
"Picture of Your Daddy"[6]

References

  1. ^ Clark, Renee (April 24, 1992). "Sweet stuff for country music fans". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved May 15, 2011.
  2. ^ Dominguez, Alex. "Steve Roberson releases sixth and final country music album." Downey, California: The Downey Patriot, February 3, 2022.
  3. ^ "A little bit of the Wild West will be back in the Inglewood over the weekend." Los Angeles, California: The Los Angeles Times, August 21, 1992, p. B4 (subscription reuired).
  4. ^ Couture, Pete. "'Smokey Moon' fine first effort." Redding, California: Record Searchlight, February 7, 1992, p. A5 (subscription required).
  5. ^ a b Karen Tobin – Official website
  6. ^ "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. August 29, 1992.