April Taylor

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April Taylor
April Taylor

April Taylor is an American country singer. Her debut album is titled I Wanna Live Like That. One of the songs on the album, "Hero at Home", is a tribute to the wife a U.S. soldier sent abroad. [1] She has played the song at various events for service family members.[2] Since 2005, Taylor has toured throughout the U.S.[3]

Taylor first gained attention through a local radio competition.[4] She and two other finalists were selected to perform for an audience of 3000. She was the winner of the contest.[4] Plateau Music signed her to their label.[4]

[edit] Early life

Taylor was born in Bristol, Tennessee where she graduated from Tennessee High School.[5] While being raised in Bristol, she regularly sang in church.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Quigley, Samantha L.. "Singer Chronicles Military Spouses' Lives", American Forces Press Service, United States Department of Defense, 2006-04-13. Retrieved on June 11, 2006.
  2. ^ Zimmerman, Beth. "Taylor-made for military wives: ‘Hero at Home’ rings right notes for singer", Army Times, Army Times Publishing Company, 2006-05-04. Retrieved on June 11, 2006.
  3. ^ "April Taylor: "Hero At Home"", Military Spouse Corporate Career Network. Retrieved on June 11, 2006.
  4. ^ a b c "April Taylor - Biography", American Music Channel. Retrieved on June 12, 2006.
  5. ^ "April Taylor", ifco.org. Retrieved on June 11, 2006.

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