After releasing her breakout single, “Somebody’s Daughter,” Tenille Townes is becoming a household name for country music fans. Here are 10 fast facts about the rising star that you should know.
- Tenille was tapped by CMT to join the ‘CMT Next Women of Country’ class of 2018. Notable female stars who were previously included in CMT’s female-focused movement include Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, Lauren Alaina, Maren Morris, Raelynn, and Lindsey Ell.
- Tenille grew up in the rural Canadian town of Grande Prairie, Alberta.
- She learned to read by studying album liner notes.
- Tenille penned her first song at age 14.
- Tenille made her onstage debut with Shania Twain.
- Tenille has toured with Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, and will be hitting the road with Alan Jackson in 2020.
- In 2018, Tenille made her Grand Ole Opry debut.
- Tenille is a self-proclaimed “Lover of People” and doesn’t mind greeting people with a warm embrace.
- Tenille wants music to connect people recently sharing on Instagram, “Thanks for listening, and for making me feel less alone. My greatest desire is that this music could do the same for you.”
- The CMT Next Women of Country alum is Cody Alan’s spotlight artist for February. Stay tuned throughout the month on-air and online to receive exclusive updates and artist news.
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