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Infobox musical artist|name = Tonya Mitchell|image =|caption =|background = solo_singer|birth_name = Tonya Jean Mitchell|birth_date = Birth date|1982|8|21|mf=y|death_date =|origin = Tennessee , United States|Instruments = Singing |genre = Country music|Country, Pop |occupation = Singer, actress, model|years_active = 1999& ndash;2002|label = 1999& ndash;2001 Universal Records Tonya Jean Mitchell (born August 21, 1982).
Biography
Early life
Mitchell was born in Madisonville, Kentucky to "Cowboy" Louie and Paulette Mitchell.
Mitchell grew up in Huron, Tennessee , a small town just north east of Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis . In 1998, Tonya was performing country music at a regional benefit for St. Jude's Hospital when Justin Timberlake 's grandfather, Bill Bomar, heard the young teen sing. Excited by her voice, the man approached Tonya and introduced himself. He told Tonya that Justin was his grandson and that he could help her break into the music industry.
Tonya did not think much about this but later it led to her signing with Justin Timberlake's management company, JustinTime Entertainment and being managed by Justin's mother, Lynn Harless. Tonya was later signed to Universal Records and entered the studio to record her twelve-song debut album.
"I Represent"
On February 27, 2001, a few weeks after recording her album, Mitchell's first single, "Broken Promises" hit the radio stations. The song reached #36 on Billboad Hot 100 chart and peaked at #17 on the in late April. Following the release of the single, Mitchell released her debut solo album, "I Represent", on April 10, 2001.
In 2001, Tonya was asked to be one of the opening acts for the NSYNC Pop Odyssey Tour. This helped Tonya's career as she began making appearances at venues and performing in front of audiences of fifty thousand plus. Mitchell shared the stage with some of the world's biggest acts today which included: Nelly , Boyz II Men , Lil Romeo , Dream and Tyrese .
After the tour ended, Mitchell performed at various radio shows throughout the United States, including a performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame .
The End Of An Era
In July 2001, Tonya's father, Cowboy Louie Mitchell, died. Following the heartache of losing her father, Tonya was dropped from Universal Records . She decided to step away from the recording industry to spend time with her family.
4 ''You're The One I Want (Chris Liggio; Kimberly Leadbetter) - 3:03
5 Place Like This (Greg Charley; Mark Mueller) - 4:35
6 Wasted Breath (Dino Esposito) - 4:08
7. Little Too Late (Brian Kierulf; Josh Schwartz) - 4:02
8 ''I Don't Wanna Fall In Love (Denise Rich; Gen Rubin) - 4:47
9 Only One (Denise Rich; Gen Rubin) - 3:32
10 Turn Around (Denise Rich; Gen Rubin) - 4:39
11 I Cry Real Tears (Linda Thompson-Jenner; Reed Vertelney) - 4:03
12 Should I Stay (Dave Katz; Steven Wolf) - 4:02
Singles
Release Date: February 27, 2001 Broken Promises
peaked at #17 on the on April 28, 2001 ( http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2001/04-28.htm 1)
Year
Title
Chart Positions
Video Director
Album
U.S. Hot 100
U.S. R& B/ Hip-Hop
UK Singles
AUS Singles
2002
"Broken Promises"
17
5
22
6
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I Represent
External links
http://www.tonyajmitchellfanclub.webs.com Tonya Mitchell Fan Club-Creator of this Wiki page
http://www.myspace.com/tonyajmitchellfanclub Tonya Mitchell Fan Club Myspace Page
http://www.myspace.com/TonyaJMitchell Official Tonya Mitchell Myspace Page
Persondata | NAME = Mitchell, Tonya | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = | DATE OF BIRTH = August 21, 1982 | PLACE OF BIRTH = | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = DEFAULTSORT:Mitchell, Tonya Category:American pop singers Category:People from Tennessee Category:Musicians from Tennessee Category:Living people Category:1982 births
