Tim Mensy
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| Tim Mensy | |
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| Birth name | Timothy Menzies |
| Born | August 25, 1959 |
| Origin | Mechanicsville, Virginia, USA |
| Genre(s) | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 198x-present |
| Label(s) | Columbia Giant |
| Associated acts | Bandana Mark Chesnutt |
Tim Mensy (born August 25, 1959 in Mechanicsville, Virginia) is an American country music artist. Initially, he was a member of the band Bandana, in which he charted several singles on the Hot Country Songs charts in the 1980s. After leaving Bandana, Mensy began a solo career on Columbia Records in 1990, releasing his debut album Stone by Stone that year. A second album, This Ol' Heart, followed in 1992 on Giant Records. Overall, these two albums produced six singles for Mensy on the country charts as well.
In addition to his work as a musician, Mensy has written songs for several artists, including Mark Chesnutt, Shelby Lynne, and Reba McEntire.
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[edit] Childhood
Tim Mensy was born in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Mensy debuted as a performer at age three, with a band his mother was a member of. Mensy was born to a musical family. Him, his two brothers, two sisters, and parents performed throughout Virginia. They opened shows for greats such as Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash. At age eight, he was playing mandolin in the band.
[edit] Hearing disorder
Tim Mensy suffered a severe hearing disorder. After seven ear operations, he finally overcame his disorder. By age 16, he could hear and write music.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Year | Album | US Country | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Stone by Stone | 72 | Columbia |
| 1992 | This Ol' Heart | Giant | |
| 2002 | Tim Mensy | PJM |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | US Country | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | "Hometown Advantage" | 67 | Stone by Stone |
| "Stone by Stone" | 60 | ||
| 1990 | "You Still Love Me in My Dreams" | 82 | |
| "Too Close to Tulsa" | Single only | ||
| 1992 | "This Ol' Heart" | 53 | This Ol' Heart |
| "That's Good" | 52 | ||
| 1993 | "She Dreams" | 74 |
