Tia McGraff Biography
Tia McGraff’s star shot into orbit after winning the Canadian Open Country Singing Contest at the age of nineteen. TV appearances with Johnny Cash and June Carter, writing and recording with musical icons Randy Bachman (BTO) and for Anne Murray’s publishing company, soon led Tia to Nashville, TN where she met and married Colorado native, melody man- Tommy Parham. Tommy’s hit song, Rocks You Can’t Move, was recorded and released as the first single on Country Star, Lee Greenwood’s, “Stronger Than Time,” album.
With over ten international album releases, various film/tv placements, numerous awards (including Americana CD of the Year, Hamilton Music Award, Social Justice Song of the Year at the Em Power Songwriting awards, and multiple Best Of lists) Tia and Tommy have earned a respect in the music industry as well as a diverse global fan base. The duo has a gift for ‘getting to the heart of the matter’ and writing relatable songs about life, love and this crazy world we live in. Fans and industry notables alike have described them as “the modern day, Johnny Cash and June Carter!”
Also a gifted author, Tia’s children’s book, Jake The Road Dawg (about the couple’s adopted Nashville Shelter pup who travels with them on tour) has helped raise funds and awareness for their local chapter of The Dolly Parton Imagination Library, The Niagara Falls Humane Society, and various animal rescue non-profit orgs. The book includes 3 original songs by Tia and Tommy, and is the inspiration behind their podcast show, and their live author/songwriting children’s events, both called Jake’s Place: Songs’n’ Tails.’
Celebrating the universal message of hope, acceptance in your world and love for life’s adventures, Jake the Road Dawg inspires readers of all ages, to ‘Find the song in your heart,’ and ‘Let yourself be Crazy Beautiful!’
About Tia McGraff and Tommy Parham
Nine international CD releases, various film/tv placements, and numerous nominations and awards (including Americana CD of the year first round nomination for 2016/2018 Grammy Awards), numerous Best of the Year lists and nominee as Posi Award finalist have earned Tia and Tommy a respect in the music industry and a global fan base. The duo have a gift for ‘getting to the heart of the matter’ and writing relatable songs about life, love and this crazy world we live in