Maria Dallas

Maria Dallas (born Marina Devčić) was discovered at a talent contest in small town of Morrinsville, New Zealand.[1]

Her first single "Tumblin' Down", written by Jay Epae, released in 1966 and made it to #11 in the charts. It also won her a Loxene Golden Disc award.[2] She released several albums and singles and starred in the New Zealand television series Golden Girl[3] before moving on to Australia in 1967 and then to Nashville. She returned to New Zealand in 1970 and scored a #1 hit with the song "Pinocchio". In total, Dallas produced at least 10 albums and 25 singles.[4]

Personal life

Dallas met Barry Kairl while she was performing in Brisbane, and he became her manager. They married in 1968, and had a daughter in May 1969. The relationship ended in 1983.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Sergent, Bruce. "Maria Dallas". Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  2. ↑ "Jay Epae". Retrieved 21 July 2010.
  3. ↑ "Golden Girl - Maria Dallas". NZ On Screen. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  4. 1 2 Herkt, David (21 August 2014). "Maria Dallas Profile". AudioCulture.
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