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 Tracy Shy 
Tracy Shy
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Webpage: http://www.yahdah.com
Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Description: Stellar Award Nominee
Biography: Tracy began singing at the tender age of 2 and a half at her grandfathers church. At age 13, she formed her own group. Tracy and the Melodies which consisted of three back-up singers. Tracy and the Melodies traveled extensively every weekend across the East Coast appearing on live radio broadcasts and making television appearances. Tracy wrote and arranged all of the songs that the group performed. In 1984, Tracy joined Rev. Ernest Davis Jr's Wilmington Chester Mass Choir where she became a lead singer and recorded on several albums. During this season, Tracy was featured on several albums as the lead singer. Tracy could be heard belting out notes on tunes such as: "If I Ever Needed The Lord Before", "Just Like That","All Is Well", "Over There", and "He'll Give You Peace". In 1989, Tracy became a background vocalist for Tramaine Hawkins, which was her first experienced tour outside of the United States, Bahamas and London. In 1991, Tracy began touring with the renowned Billy Paul (Me and Mrs. Jones) in the secular arena where she traveled South America, Brazil and Japan several times a year. Also, in the secular arena, she has shared the same stage with Earth Wind & Fire, Foreigners, Lou Rawls, Deneice Williams, Patti LaBelle, Jennifer Holliday, and Peabo Bryson.

In 1992, Tracy appeared on the national Stellar Awards for Gospel Music where she led "Over There" in which newspapers described as "A Pew Shaking Experience". Tracy released her first live recording in 1994 entitled, "Tracy Shy Live" where she performed every weekend for four years. Tracy has received numerous awards and citations. One being, The Peoples' Choice Awards from the metropolitan area and is currently an honorary member of the Tri State Gospel Music Association. She also won first place in the KFC national competition in the category Best Gospel Vocalist. Since then, she has become a Johnny Thompson Singers, which is considered top billing in Europe and has traveled in Europe, Scandinavian Countries, and South America. Tracy has shared the stage with every named artist there is such as: Kirk Franklin, Kurt Carr, CeCe Winans, Dottie Peoples, Vickie Winans, The Winans, James Cleveland, Shirley Caesar, Fred Hammond, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Tramaine Hawkins, and Kim Burrell just to name a few. In 1998, Tracy recorded her second live recording. In 2001, her third release entitled, "Highly Favored" was released.

Tracy's theatrical training experience includes: Wilmington Theater of Performing Arts, and Philadelphia Freedom Theater. The productions include Dream Girls, the role of "Effie", Delaware's Best of Broad where Tracy performed the leading role in the hit play in Europe "Master I Want To Live" and most recently, last year. Tracy performed in the hit stage plays, "Woman Thou Art Loosed" and "Behind Closed Doors" written by the world renowned Bishop T. D. Jakes and Tyler Perry. She is currently in a play written by Nolbert Brown entitled, "Life Story of Marvin Gaye" playing the part of Aretha Franklin.

Press Release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Brian Edwards
Phone: (215) 332-2275
Email: brianedwards@yahdah.com

GOSPEL LEGENDARY VOCALIST TRACY SHY RELEASES LONG AWAITED PROJECT ON YAHDAH RECORDS

DEBUTS IN NEW STAGE PLAY ENTITLED, "LIFE STORY OF MARVIN GAYE" PLAYING THE PART OF ARETHA FRANKIN

NEW SINGLE "ALL IN YOUR HANDS" DEBUTS AT #5 ON EASTCOAST RADIO STATIONS

Phila., PA - May 13, 2006 Finally! It's Been A Long Time Coming! These are some of the phrases you will hear about gospel veteran Tracy Shy with So Much More. You heard her on Rev. Ernest Davis' Wilmington Chester Mass Choir with a Stellar Nominated song entitled, "Over There". This is what shook the Stellar Awards after her ground breaking vocals took the Stellar Awards Show into overdrive. Tracy Shy's project is slated as a personal testimony as she relays songs that came out of joy and pain. When you listen to the songs "Be Encouraged" and "The Worship Medley" it takes you back to the Tracy that everyone remembers, belting out those powerful notes that would shake the pew that you are sitting in. For those that want to church! Put your dancing shoes on for the songs "So Much More" and "I'm Takin' It Back". Producer Rob "Boogy" Burgess has out done himself with productions that will woo you into His Presence. He inked the urban song and single entitled, "All In Your Hands". Also the collaboration along with his wife "Pray" which becomes a very timely message. Whatever you need is on this project. The young people will enjoy the sounds of the urban/hip hop groove of "Neva Goin' Back" featuring rapper King Cyz. Or the dance groove of "More Abundantly" that gives a twist of Latin sounds and flavor. Other guests that are featured on this project includes duet with balladeer Kevin Owens (from R&B group Ray, Goodman, and Brown formerly the Moments and background singer for Luther Vandross). and John Murray on song written by John Murray entitled, "Unconditional Love". This album, although it has been a long time coming is worth the wait! .

Phila., PA - May 8, 2006 The first single from the project entitled "All In Your Hands" hits radio. This song is one of the first songs from the project by Tracy Shy.

Phila., PA - May 24, 2006 Tracy debuts in the stage play entitled, "Life Story of Marvin Gaye" written by Tony Award winning playwright Nolbert Brown, Jr. She plays the part of Aretha Franklin. The play will begin at the Liacouris Center in Philadelphia from May 24 - 28, 2006. It features Keith Washington, Melissa Morgan and Alyson Williams.


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