Karen Tobin (born in Pennsylvania) is a female, American country music singer.Dominguez, Alex. "Steve Roberson releases sixth and final country music album." Downey, California: The Downey Patriot, February 3, 2022."A little bit of the Wild West will be back in the Inglewood over the weekend." Los Angeles, California: The Los Angeles Times, August 21, 1992, p. B4 (subscription required).
Formative years Born in Pennsylvania, Tobin received training in classical music at the Bryn Mawr Conservatory of Music in Bryn Mawr.
Career Tobin began her professional career as a singer in San Francisco, where she became a featured vocalist on the final album released by Hot Tuna. She also later served as a backup singer for Poco.Couture, Pete. "'Smokey Moon' fine first effort." Redding, California: Record Searchlight, February 7, 1992, p. A5 (subscription required).
After relocating to Los Angeles, California in 1980, Tobin was signed to Arista Records.Karen Tobin – Official website She released two singles for the label, but no album was ever released. After being discovered by Keith Stegall, she recorded several demos before being signed to a recording contract with Atlantic Records Nashville in 1991. Tobin's debut album, Carolina Smokey Moon, was released in October 1991. The album's first single, the title-track, was made into a video which received airplay on CMT and TNN.
Discography
Albums Title Details Carolina Smokey MoonRelease date: October 1, 1991 Label: Atlantic Records Karen Tobin & Crazy HeartsRelease date: 1992 Label: Big Otis Records That's What You GetRelease date: August 19, 2003 Label: Sunnyland Productions "Before It's Too Late"
Release date: May 5, 2018 Label: Sunnyland Productions
Singles Year Title Album 1984 "I Don't Want to Be Lonely" rowspan="2" 1985 "If You Think You Know How to Love Me" 1991 "Carolina Smokey Moon" Carolina Smokey Moon 1992 "Love from a Heart of Stone" "Picture of Your Daddy"
References
External links Karen Tobin (official website)