Nashville's Play It Again Musicians Jam in June 2007

Dionne was born in Buffalo,
New York, and she was
introduced to performing during
the summer of 1977 when she
showed-up at rehearsal for her
family's rock-n'-roll band. Captivated
by her aunt's rendition of Fleetwood
Mac's "Dreams", a wide-eyed, little
girl stepped-up to the microphone
for a chance to sing. Although the
other family members didn't take
Dionne seriously at the time, she
vowed to someday fulfill her
passion for singing and entertaining
an audience. After high school,
Dionne began studying Aviation
Management in both Florida &
Alabama, and later received her
pilot's license. As she migrated
West, Dionne landed in Tucson,
AZ., in the early 1990's and
discovered a genuine appreciation
for such artists as Garth Brooks,
Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn, and
George Strait. The storytelling
impact of Country Music describing
life's hardships and good times
both touched her as well as
inspired Dionne in an extraordinary
way to evoke her own natural talents
and instincts to craft heartfelt lyrics
and melodies in writing. Earlier in
life, Dionne became familiar with
the enormous talents of Patsy Cline,
Tammy Wynette, Kenny Rogers,
Dolly Parton, & Linda Ronstadt
which collectively gave her "points
on a compass" so to speak.
Having absorbed the energy and
influence of rock n' roll and the
soothing presence of rhythm &
blues, Dionne was ready to design
her own original Country style with
an emphasis on a Country Blues/
Honky-Tonk sound. While living in
Florida between 1997-1999,
Dionne began singing in a studio
environment as a "demo" singer at
an independent music production
company in Pembroke Pines, FL.
Finally, it was time to make the big
move to Nashville in January 1999
where she began working with
several independent producers to
develop a "signature sound".
Dionne began singing at the local
clubs such as Tootsie's Orchid
Lounge, Broken Spoke Saloon,
Legends Corner, and the world
famous Wildhorse Saloon. After
doing a fabulous rendition of The
National Anthem at The Gaylord
Entertainment Center, TheNashville
Music Guide gave Dionne some
well-deserved acclaim and
recognition as "ready to turn some
heads on The Row".Finally, it was
time to make the big move to
Nashville in January 1999 where
she began working with several
independent producers to develop a
"signature sound". Dionne began
singing at the local clubs such as
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Broken
Spoke Saloon, Legends Corner,
and the world famous Wildhorse
Saloon. After doing a fabulous
rendition of The National Anthem at
The Gaylord Entertainment Center,
The Nashville Music Guide gave
Dionne some well-deserved
acclaim and recognition as "ready
to turn some heads on The Row".
Dionne has worked extensively with
long-time independent Nashville
producer & friend Charles English
to cultivate her unique sound, and to
preserve the best of both the
Traditional Country story-telling
aspects, as well as the
Contemporary Country music
sounds to thus reinforce the
ingenuity of the art form. She
absolutely loves singing for an
audience, and takes a very
energetic approach to performing
while paying tribute to her heroes
along the way both Wynonna Judd &
Travis Tritt. Is Nashville ready for
this incredible honky-tonk female?
Does originality mean anything
anymore? Can she stand toe-to-toe
with the likes of Waylon, Poppa Hag,
& Bocephus, whom she dearly
loves? Most definitely! It's long
overdue! Enjoy the music.