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Tia McGraff Biography

 

Tia McGraff is a multi-talented, award-winning singer, songwriter, performer, author and podcast host from Southern Ontario, Canada. Along with her husband and co-writer Tommy Parham, the skilled songstress has been making impactful and thought-provoking art for well over a decade. Bringing together a burning passion for the art of music and an honesty that is long lost on today’s modern charts, Tia McGraff is a trailblazer in her genre, one’s whose efforts have made her a beloved figure on the international music scene.

 

Her accomplishments speak for themselves, having won the emPower Posi Music Award in 2021 for her latest single “Go Your Own Way,” a huge achievement for the talented artist. As if that weren’t enough, she’s also won awards for Americana CD of the Year, earned first-round nomination for the 2016 and 2018 Grammy Awards, was a 2019 multi- nominee for Kingdom Image Awards, and has even won the 2019 ISSA award for single of the year.

 

Tia’s 2018 album release of “Stubborn In My Blood” and the first single “Let ‘Em See You’re Strong” received rave reviews. It would lead to placement on numerous “Best of 2018” lists. It was so powerful that it was even adopted by woman’s empowerment groups, being embraced by communities all around the world.

 

With nine international CD releases and multiple film and TV placements over the years, her recorded catalog is certainly a proud accomplishment, but where Tia truly shines is in her live performances. Her love for performing has taken her all over North America and the United Kingdom, be it in huge concerts or personal, intimate venues.

 

Tia is also an accomplished children’s author, notably with her book, “Jake The Road Dawg.” Based on the life and adventures of her beloved pet, the book has inspired classrooms around the world, while supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and Tia’s local Humane Society. The success of the book has led Tia to venture into the podcast realm with her popular show, “Jake’s Place Songs ‘n’ Tails.” Here, she discusses music, up and coming artists and her own personal opinions on every day topics. It’s a great change of pace, and a fantastic way to connect with the artist on a more personal level. 

 

Currently, Tia is preparing to release her latest single, “Go Your Own Way,” (June 24th, MTS Records) the first cut off of her upcoming EP, “With Love.” The single and EP will both be released on major streaming platforms.

 

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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

Hi Tia and Tommy 

  I just wanted to thank you for your GREAT podcasts. I LOVED the Halloween one and I am savouring the ‘Welcome Major’ for later today, as you pay a tribute to all dogs.,, service or otherwise. Every dog I ever had as a kid was one our family had rescued. Those are the dogs that love deeply. Mostly because they remember well what life was like for them before the rescue.   I just wanted to share a story with you. 

  When I taught school, regardless of the age of the kids, we all grew to love and cherish our “Let’s stop and appreciate” moments. These photos I am sending to you are reminding us that we need to stop and appreciate our pets who give so much back to us, unconditionally. Together, we need to stop and appreciate so many of the FREE things in life that at times we take for granted, 

  Perhaps, on your website, you may want to have a weekly “Stop and Appreciate,,,(fill in the blank). I am sure people could find poems, stories, photos, jokes, YouTubes etc. to send in.  In this isolated time of COVID we all need a  ‘once each week’ shot of ‘Stop and appreciate…” moment. 

  Just an idea. I did want to ‘stop and appreciate’ what the two of you bring to the world though beautiful stories and songs-especially lovely harmonies. Mike and I wish you a happy holiday season where you remember to” STOP AND APPRECIATE!” We also wanted to let you know that we appreciate your talents! 

  Play well & Stay well! 

  Love to you both, 

Pat & Mike

How do you cope with a significant birthday during Covid times? Well, an innovative friend threw a wonderful fire pit side birthday gathering of 5 friends on a sunny day in November, November 29th to be exact. The fire was blazing and smoking in the fire pit to warm all of us and make an old Hungarian saying come true that "Smoke only comes to the pretty ones gathered around the fire." All of us must have been pretty because the smoke got each of us. As an appropriate meal, hot squash and red pepper soup was served along side individual almond encrusted cheese balls, Spanish cheese slices, homemade buns, veggies and pickled beets. What an amazing lunch we had beside the fire. We social distanced and wore masks when we weren't eating. Each of us is what I refer to as " not spring chickens any more" so we were especially careful. I carry my hand sanitizer wherever I go and sprayed in-between times I touched something someone else had touched. 
That afternoon allowed us a chance to fill our hearts again with our friendship and loveship which we had been missing during these Covid times. Some of us hadn't seen each other for months and what a joy to see them and feel their love for each other. My tank was going on empty and that couple of hours with my girlfriends filled the tank again and I can now go a ways before I am empty again. 
Then the birthday cupcakes arrived with the 6th friend and she made beautiful gluten free cupcakes, decorated with golden, silver and pearly beads and sugars. They were so delicious and I brought 2 home to enjoy later. When the afternoon celebration was all over and done I thanked the hostess for the innovative way in which we could still celebrate a late year birthday during +9 degree weather in November, enjoy sitting by the fire pit and feel the love of dear friends. Where there is a will, there is a way. True friends find a way to celebrate each other.

Betty Chanyi

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