biographies-for-country-music-show-2013 - Hamilton Homes

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introduction to Country music was in Elusive Dreams, a ... coveted runner up award in the Country Music ... as Tammy Wynette in Stand By Your Man with Tim.
Lydia Barrett is a familiar face here in Gibraltar and Southern Spain having performed at numerous venues along the coast including two years as Resident Singer at Tikitano Beach Restaurant. Previously, after graduating from Arts Educational Schools in London, Lydia went on to appear in successful West End hits, including Cats, Aspects of Love, Sunset Boulevard (Sydmonton Festival) as well as various UK repertory productions. Lydia's first introduction to Country music was in Elusive Dreams, a Tammy Wynette & George Jones tribute show in which she featured as lead backing vocalist. Lydia is delighted to performing the greatest hits of this ever popular musical genre. Tim Hensler is an accomplished singer, songwriter and performer. Rock & Roll touring and West End credits include performances in The Roy Orbison Story, Buddy and as George Jones in Stand By Your Man and Elusive Dreams. As a songwriter, Tim released two singles in the 80’s and has had songs published by Future Music. He won the coveted runner up award in the Country Music category of the prestigious UK song writing event in association with the Brits. Tim has produced two country albums with Vanessa Barrett, writing the title track Already Gone and co-writing with her, Love Roulette. Vanessa Barrett appeared in West End hits Evita, Aspects of Love and The Sound of Music before touring as Tammy Wynette in Stand By Your Man with Tim Hensler. Their musical partnership produced two country albums which include tracks listed in the Top 20 Independent Country Music charts. Vanessa appeared as supporting artist for the late Slim Whitman in his ‘Farewell Tour’ in Britain and is included in the Best of British country music album 2003. Tim and Vanessa produced Elusive Dreams, a UK tour celebrating the music of George Jones and Tammy Wynette. She is thrilled to be back on her favourite resort singing Country!