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Tiera Kennedy | |
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| Birth name | Tiera Leftwich |
| Also known as | Tiera |
| Born | July 24, 1998 Gardendale, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Valory |
| Spouse(s) |
Kamren Kennedy (m. 2021) |
| Website | tieramusic |
Tiera Kennedy (née Leftwich; born July 24, 1998), previously credited mononymously as Tiera, is an American singer and songwriter.[1][2][3][4] She released her debut major-label EP in 2021 and has opened up for country acts Rodney Atkins and the Charlie Daniels Band.[1][5] In 2024, she was one of four Black female country singers featured on "Blackbiird", a cover of "Blackbird" by the Beatles, from Beyoncé's eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter; she also provided background vocals on the album track "Tyrant".[6]
A native of Gardendale, Alabama, Kennedy grew up learning how to play the guitar from watching YouTube videos.[7][1] She released her first EP independently when she was in high school.[8][9] She attended the University of North Alabama on an entrepreneurial scholarship one year, during which she also spent time recording at FAME Studios, before moving to Nashville to focus on her music career.[7][10] Kennedy was then mentored by Shania Twain, who invited her to perform on the reality TV series Real Country.[11]
Kennedy married creative director Kamren Kennedy in 2021 after seven years of dating.[2] Her song "Found It in You" received a nomination in the category of Female Breakthrough Video of the Year at the 2023 CMT Music Awards.[12] She is the host of The Tiera Show on Apple Music.[5] Kennedy cites Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini, Cam, and Taylor Swift as influences.[3][13]
Discography[edit]
EPs
- Tiera Acoustic EP (2015)
- Tiera (2021)
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Tiera Kennedy". Grand Ole Opry. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Michaud, Sarah; Mier, Tomás (October 4, 2021). "Tiera Weds Creative Director Kamren Kennedy After 7 Years of Dating: 'We Just Clicked from the Beginning'". People. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Jones, Tyler H. (July 4, 2016). "Teen shows promise at Sweetland". LaGrange Daily News. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Stuart, Shauna (January 9, 2017). "Meet Tiera Leftwich, country music singer, entrepreneur, and college freshman". AL.com. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Tiera Kennedy". AllMusic. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Newman, Melinda; Nicholson, Jessica (March 29, 2024). "Hear From the 4 Black Country Women on Beyoncé's 'Blackbiird': 'We Were Having a Little Destiny's Child Moment'". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Short, Cody D. (March 29, 2024). "Gardendale native featured on Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album: 'I couldn't be more thankful'". Alabama Media Group. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Hargett, Tyler (September 3, 2017). "Sophomore to release second country EP". The Flor-Ala. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (August 10, 2016). "#LetTheGirlsPlay: Tiera Mapping a Long Road to Nashville". Taste of Country. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Liptak, Carena (September 30, 2023). "Tiera Kennedy's Dynamic Path Led Her to a Sound That's 'More Country' Than Ever [Interview]". The Boot. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Shteamer, Hank (March 29, 2024). "Who's Who on Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter'". The New York Times. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "2023 CMT Music Awards: Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, and Lainey Wilson Top Winners' List". CMT. April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Summerhill, Dominic (July 11, 2017). "UNA Student Follows Dreams into a Career in the Music Business" (Press release). University of North Alabama. Retrieved April 9, 2024.