Tia McGraff

Tia McGraff and Tommy Parham recently performed for our Freewheelin' Concerts series, for the second time. Tia has a magnificent voice. Her songs are perceptive and heart warming. Tommy plays such tasteful guitar. But when I tell people how great they are, words fail. There is something intangible that cannot be described. There is an innocence and sincerity between them that makes an emotional connection with the audience. I saw grown men laughing one minute then wiping tears away the next. Over the last nine years I've booked some of the very best Canadian singer songwriters and nobody has received as many "best show I've ever seen" compliments as Tia McGraff. If she's playing in your town, you better go see her. Or, if you're a promoter, book her now! Her new CD "Crazy Beautiful" is truly wonderful.

Brian Cumming
Freewheelin' Concerts
Dundas, Ontario

“To whom it may concern, I have had the privilege of knowing Tia McGraff since 1982; we were raised in the same community and attended the same high School. As an amateur musician, I have been in awe of Tia’s wonderful gifts and abilities. As a friend I have honoured and treasured our time together as genuine and compassionate. As a Christian pastor, I have found Tia to be a vehicle of grace and healing for a variety of community and individual peoples. Tia understands the value of the Body of Christ to be instrumental in caring for the people of our time and place. As such, her songs employ clever, simple and honest stories that mesh well within our culture. Her gentle language and playful nature engage audiences at their core. It is an honour to refer Tia to you this day.”
- The Venerable Geoffrey Woodcroft, St. Paul's Anglican Church, Fort Garry, MB (Jun 29, 2015)

with over 20 years of professional performing experience between them, Tia McGraff and Tommy Parham, are true professionals on and off stage.
They are "hands on" with every aspect from booking the gig-to arriving and setting up for the performance. Communication is important to them, and they make sure that all the details are covered for the promoter.
Once on stage, they are engaging, entertaining, and described as a modern day "Johnny Cash and June Carter."

Their concerts usually run as 2-45 minute sets with an intermission. After the show they enjoy "meet and greet" with their audience, where they chat and sell their cds.
In some events, they will accommodate and perform 1 longer 70 minute set followed by meet and greet. Again, they are seasoned professionals, and ready to help the organizer best suit the event.

Hailing from south of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Tia McGraff is an internationally renowned, award-winning Americana/Inspirational/Folk singer-songwriter, podcast host, and gifted children’s author. Accompanied by life and musical partner, Colorado native Tommy Parham, the couple met and married in Nashville and are described as “the modern-day Johnny and June!”
Tia and Tommy have written and recorded with notables Randy Bachman (BTO), Dan Hill, Mark Slaughter, Wood Newton, Andrew Gold, Jeffrey Steele, Kim Tribble, and Jimbeau Hinson. Tommy’s hit song, Rocks You Can’t Move, was recorded and released as the first single on Lee Greenwood’s “Stronger Than Time “CD.
With ten international CD releases, various film/TV placements, and numerous nominations and awards (including Americana CD of the Year, 2021 and 2022 EmPower Songwriting Winners, ISSA award for single of the year, as well multiple Best Of lists), Tia and Tommy have earned respect in the music industry and a global fan base. The duo has a gift for ‘getting to the heart of the matter’ and writing relatable songs about life, love, and this crazy world we live in.
A gifted author, Tia’s children’s book, Jake The Road Dawg (about her rescue pup who travels with them on tour) has helped raise funds and awareness for her local chapter of The Dolly Parton Imagination Library, The Niagara Falls Humane Society and was nominated for Author Of The Year for the 2019 Kingdom Image Awards. The book comes with a companion CD of 3 original songs by Tia and Tommy and is the inspiration behind their podcast show, Jake’s Place Songs’n’Tails, as well as their live author/songwriting Songs’n’Tails school/children's events. Jake the Road Dawg inspires readers to "find the song in your heart," and "Let yourself be Crazy beautiful!"
QUOTES:
"Tia McGraff is one of the finest singer-songwriter-artists that we've worked with in the past decade. Continually breaking new ground and performing worldwide. Her work ethic is remarkable as well as her determination to progress in this ever-changing music business."
Bill Wence Promotion, Nashville, TN

“Tia McGraff and Tommy Parham continue proving they are one of the best creative duos working today with the release of Stubborn in My Blood and the album’s eleven songs will be invaluable additions to their live act. It’s a deep feeling and thoughtful album full of the heart and tears defining our lives.”
NO DEPRESSION

Tia McGraff has the voice of an angel, a work ethic of grit and determination, and a well-honed, award-winning songwriting craft. Tia fearlessly writes, performs, and sings about what matters to her and, most importantly, her fans, and she does it in a manner that's filled with love, grace, and positivity.
As a gifted author, sharing the trials and triumphs of Jake the Road Dawg, a treasured family pet, Tia excels, giving people of all ages the knowledge and promise that they belong and can be what they most dream to be!
Add to the recipe her partner Tommy Parham, a gifted writer, musician, and performer in his own right, and his obvious love of sharing life, writing, the road, and the stage with Tia, and you have a venerable feast in touring and recording successes that will long continue in an ever-changing, fast-paced musical landscape. It's always a pleasure to work with Tia and Tommy, who are more than willing to look ahead and tackle the work that brings success and a bright future!
Michelle Fortier - Trespass Music & Michelle Fortier Publicity

I will forever remember the first time I heard Tia and Tommy play. I was running the smaller of our two festival stages, and they were the first, so wasn't much of a crowd to start. As she began to sing, with the power, purity, and conviction that she always brings to a song, people headed for the other stages began to change course. Tia and Tommy have become dear friends, but she owned me, and everyone else at that stage, as a fan from that moment forward.
Russ Tidwell
Tumbleweed Festival, KS

Tia and Tommy require a sound system suitable for the size of the room.
We generally carry our own microphones, cables, and can bring stands if needed.
Also, can bring our own guitar DI's.
In larger event spaces, we will require 2 monitors for stage, and lighting.