The "New Artist Of The Year" and "Duo Of The Year"
categories in country music have a new potential of heating up a few degrees. A
beautiful fresh wind of change is blowing in from the hills of East Tennessee.
Currently
bubbling just under the radar of stardom
is a new duo with the sound, the
passion, and the pedigree to give a
redefined definition to the young face
of the music industry—and its youthful
music buyers.
THE LARKINS—Shaunna and Tina are sisters—first by birth, and secondly by
the natural connective cord of their shared heritage and all consuming love of
making music.
They’ve shared stages with some of the biggest names in
country music over the last several years. They debuted on the stage of the
"Grand Ole Opry" on July 7, 2001—coming back for an encore performance when
their schedule allowed a few months later and again in September 2003.
The Larkins first single under their new deal with Audium
Records, "Steady As The Rain," was written by East Tennessee’s most famous voice
herself—Dolly also sings harmony vocals and appears in Larkins video, just
released.
Their bloodline makes them third generation
musical artisans—reared in a family steeped in the finest traditions of mountain
music. While Shaunna and Tina were still new to the world, their guitarist dad,
Lowell, had already continued the cherished family tradition by forming a
traveling bluegrass group and touring with his brothers. He was encouraged when
his young daughters began singing onstage with the family band at ages 3 and
4—elated when at age five Shaunna picked up the fiddle, and recalls thinking he
was bound for bluegrass heaven when four year old Tina chose the mandolin over
dolls.
That was then. And this is now.
With childhood behind them and a rich
heritage of music ingrained within them, Shaunna and Tina have grown into
beautiful young women—fresh faced and filled with the energy to help launch
their blueprint for a totally new day in country music.
"The Larkins." Shake hands bluegrass and country
fans. Then buckle up. Two vibrant young sisters are on the horizon to tell you
..."it's all about harmony."
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