Biography In the midst of Music Row, its live music venues, or in a quiet room with some of Nashville’s biggest writers, you will find Briana Tyson. Growing up in Orange County, Tyson knew that her love of country music wasn’t supposed to stay in California. At the young age of 16, her and her family made the move to Nashville, chasing a dream that had been with Briana for years. As soon as she got to town, Tyson immediately took to the Nashville lifestyle, writing music daily, telling stories that 16 year olds normally do not tell. As she grew as a songwriter and performer, her hard work began to pay off as opportunities arose, giving her national exposure. As one of the youngest top 100 finalists on season 10 of American Idol, she gained a fan base and a new appreciation of the hard work it takes to make it in the music business. Briana Tyson doesn’t fit into the mold of your typical Nashville country artist. In fact, there aren’t very many molds that Briana does fit into. With her soulful voice, honest lyrics, and dedication to stay true to herself, she has made being different seem almost normal. Instead of writing in a journal at night like most girls her age, she writes her stories into songs, eager to tell them to anyone who will listen. Her honesty and passion are evident with every performance. Whether it be for 50 people at a local music venue, or in a 2,000 seat theatre sharing the stage with Vince Gill, she never fails to captivate the hearts of every audience. At 24 years old, Briana’s career has just begun. She is currently writing and recording for her second studio album which she will be co-producing, and is set to release in 2016. Although new on the scene, Tyson brings with her traits that some of the most polished musicians in town still seek to acquire. “It’s hard to become successful without people trying to change who you are,” says Tyson. “But this is who I am, and I’m just going to sing until I find people who love me for it.” With her heart, humor, and determination, Briana Tyson is surely someone you will be hearing a lot about in the years to come. Current Location Nashville, Tennessee My Bio Glenn Shayne is the former owner of Glenn's Quarterdeck Lounge, Treasure Island, Florida. It was located at 145-107th Ave. Treasure Island, Fl. 33706. From 1983-1986 Glenn's Quarterdeck Lounge was the Premier club for Live Entertainment in the Tampa Bay area. Hosting acts from all over the United States to make sure quality live dance music was the focus. Best " Live Top 40" Dance Music in the Southeast. Glenn Shayne has been writing lyric sheets since 1985. " There She Goes " came in first in the Song Writer's Forum Song Writing Contest on April 18th, 1986 in Tampa, Florida. " Secretly Baby, I Love You " came in 5th in the Song Writer's Song Writing Contest on April 18th, 1986 in Tampa, Florida. " Secretly Baby, I Love You " became a Semi-Finalist in the 2012 Song Of The Year Song Writing Contest on August 16th, 2012. http://songwriter.songoftheyear.com/songwriting-contest/glennshayne.htm The Lyric " Catch Me If You Can " Won an Honorable Mention in May, 2012 in the 2012 Song of The year Song Writing Contest. http://songwriters.songoftheyear.com/songwriting-contest/glennshayne.html Glenn Shayne has been writing lyrics for over 30 years. Currently working with Paramount Song Recording Studio in Nashville, TN., Song Cat, Queen Ofir recording artist in Los Angeles, CA., of Passion Show Records, Mark Steven of the Mark Steven Band, Palm Bay, FL., And Briana Tyson National Recording Artist, Nashville, TN.