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bio-1.JPG (8184 bytes)Tammy Renee' Harris, a former Miss Chicago, is thrilling and blessing audiences everywhere she goes with her talent, beauty, vivacious personality and vibrant testimony. She's been dubbed the Barbra Streisand of gospel music and Bill Gaither has said of her style, "She is Broadway." Reared in a Christian home in Southern Illinois, Tammy Renee' accepted the Lord as her personal Savior at the tender age of 6, after her only sister, Vickie, was killed in a car accident. She then began her singing career, following in the footsteps of her family, and recorded her first solo album at age 9. When she was a senior in high school, Tammy Renee' was judged #1 pop vocalist in the nation by the National Foundation for the Advancement in the Arts. As Miss Illinois, she was a top ten finalist in the nationally televised American Beauty Search Pageant, hosted by Pat Boone and Cheryl Prewitt. She's also appeared with Pat Boone on the Trinity Broadcasting Network as a featured performer on his show, Gospel America.

Tammy Renee' attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she was a member of the ORU TV Singers and appeared daily on the Richard Roberts Live show. While there, she had the lead role in ORU's production of South Pacific. Since then she's had leads in various musical performances, such as: The Sound of Music (Maria), Guys and Dolls (Sara Brown) and Annie (Grace Farrell).

An honor graduate of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Tammy Renee' holds a Bachelor's Degree in Radio-Television Production with a minor in Music. She's served as hostess of a daily television shopping program, and is a regular on many telethons and talk shows. Her travels have taken her around the world, highlighted by performances at the Grand Palace Theater in Branson, MO and singing in the Orient for missionary crusades held by Nora Lam of the feature film China Cry.

Tammy Renee' has a non-profit ministry, LOVE IN ACTION. She created, hosted and produced a radio show called Kids Are People Too! and released a coloring book and album of the same title that is fun for all ages! Tammy Renee' strives to inspire the youth of today to be the best they can be, to have high Christian standards and morals to overcome today's pressures.

Tammy Renee' has 19 recordings to her credit. The latest releases are titled We Need A Little Christmas Now! and In His Presence. She has also recorded a memorial "tribute" to her father, who passed away suddenly in 1992. Her new depth and commitment to the Lord, as a result of his early home going, is reflected through this collection of songs. Tammy Renee' says, "Everything I am I owe to the Lord. I want my music to reach out and touch people whatever their situation. There truly is JOY in Christian living."

Tammy Renee' has appeared with such personalities as: Debby Boone, Carman, Meadowlark Lemon, Paul Harvey, B.J. Thomas, Dr. Mike Murdock, Marilyn Hickey of Happy Church, Larry Dalton, Lisa Bevill, Karen Wheaton, Bob & Jeannie Johnson, The Pfeifers, Jerry Goff, Cecil Todd, Bob Harrington (the Chaplain of Bourbon Street), James & Betty Robison, and Pat Robertson.

Tammy Renee' is a gracious emcee and featured entertainer, not only for church programs and concerts, but for pageants, conventions, fund raisers, festivals, school programs and television & radio shows. Add up the qualities of a dynamic performer, magnetic and charming personality, versatile vocalist and dedicated Christian... you have,

TAMMY RENEE' HARRIS

To schedule Tammy Renee' to perform in your area: write, call, fax or E-mail.

LOVE IN ACTION
P.O. Box 252
Flora, IL 62839
Phone: (618) 662-4461
Fax: (618) 662-3371
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What People are saying about TAMMY RENEE'...

"Your ministry in song and testimony touched me beyond words. Your commitment to the Savior and your desire for Him to use you was so obvious. I meet lots of believers and know many Christians, some rather famous, but Tammy, your commitment is rare and refreshing! I am proud to call you my sister." 

Pastor Greening-Chicago, IL

"I appreciate Tammy Renee' for being bold enough to get in the pulpit and say what preachers and politicians are afraid to."

Pastor Martin-Hobart, IN

"You're the kind of singer that composers like to write songs for."

The late, Ralph Blane - writer of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.

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