During my early years growing up in New Jersey, I always dreamed of becoming a singer,
and took part in talent shows at school.
I moved with my family to Colorado in 1980, where I was introduced to Karaoke one night,
and got the singing bug all over again.
Then in 1993 I moved with my family to Arizona, where I continued to gain more singing
experience. I started entering city contests in the Greater Phoenix area (of which I had won
a few). At one of those auditions I met Jim Day. He was the local 'Elvis' impersonator, and
he loved how I sang. He formed his own entertainment company, "J.D.'s Legendary Stars
In Revue" and I joined his entourage in 1998, performing as Patsy Cline & Connie Francis.
My most inspiring singer is Patsy Cline, and her songs and style inspire her own music.
In the summer of 2003 I was invited to Nashville and signed on with Texas Drover
Records. I recorded my first album in Nashville in 2004 and was released to Independent
stations in Europe. This album can be previewed at http://cdbaby.com/cd/carmenr.
Currently, I perform with Crooners Unlimited, D.J. & The Golden Melodies, and I recently
signed on for special performances with 'Stars on 45' company.
Prior Performances:
Awards:
Current Performances:
and took part in talent shows at school.
I moved with my family to Colorado in 1980, where I was introduced to Karaoke one night,
and got the singing bug all over again.
Then in 1993 I moved with my family to Arizona, where I continued to gain more singing
experience. I started entering city contests in the Greater Phoenix area (of which I had won
a few). At one of those auditions I met Jim Day. He was the local 'Elvis' impersonator, and
he loved how I sang. He formed his own entertainment company, "J.D.'s Legendary Stars
In Revue" and I joined his entourage in 1998, performing as Patsy Cline & Connie Francis.
My most inspiring singer is Patsy Cline, and her songs and style inspire her own music.
In the summer of 2003 I was invited to Nashville and signed on with Texas Drover
Records. I recorded my first album in Nashville in 2004 and was released to Independent
stations in Europe. This album can be previewed at http://cdbaby.com/cd/carmenr.
Currently, I perform with Crooners Unlimited, D.J. & The Golden Melodies, and I recently
signed on for special performances with 'Stars on 45' company.
Prior Performances:
- Apache Gold Casino (San Carlos, AZ)
- Mazatzal Casino (Payson, AZ)
- Ft. McDowell Casino (Scottsdale, AZ)
- Luke Air Force Base (Glendale, AZ)
- Maricopa County Fair (Phoenix, AZ)
- Starlite Room (Fountain Hills, AZ)
- TCMA Awards Show - Nashville, TN
- Dugout (Nashville on Stage) Nashville, TN
- Tootsies Lounge - Nashville, TN
- Sing Out America (TCMA-Vets Show) Tallapoosa, GA
- LSSCMA (Best of Texas) - Beaumont, TX
- American Legions (throughout the valley) Starlite Room (Fountain Hills, AZ) TCMA
Awards Show - Nashville, TN The Dugout (Nashville on Stage) Nashville, TN
Tootsies Lounge - Nashville, TN Sing Out America (TCMA-Vets Show) Tallapoosa,
GA LSSCMA (Best of Texas) - Beaumont, TX
Awards:
- 2004 Career Achievement (TN Awards)
- Best New Female Artist 2004 (TX)
- Talent Quest Female Artist 2005
- Colgate Country Showdown Artist 2005
- Talent Quest Female Artist 2008 (Laughlin NV)
Current Performances:
- Various venues throughout Arizona and Nevada
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