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" N/a
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. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013. 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 required).
  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.