I'm an acoustic guitarist/singer who specializes in mostly country and classic rock with the acoustic feel of Sheryl Crow, mixed with the female edge of Miranda Lambert, and fueled by the concept of Tom Petty. I am also a Worship Leader, Speaker, Emcee, Voice Actor and so much more. So make sure to contact me to find out how I can help you on your next project or event!
Music or a professional speaker can add just the right touch to your event. With Tara Tinsley's tremendous experience in hosting and playing events, she will bring you the beautiful accompaniment to go along with those great memories that will last a lifetime.
12 reviews
Mike M.
November 20, 2025We had the pleasure of having Tara Tinsley perform at our Gala dinner for The Vitamin Bridge, held at Austin Ranch. The venue’s western theme paired perfectly with Tara’s musical style, creating an atmosphere that our guests absolutely loved. Tara performed five songs during the evening, and her beautiful voice truly captivated the room. She was a major hit with all 150 attendees.
Leading up to the event, Tara was professional and easy to work with. She communicated clearly, coordinated directly with our AV and sound company to ensure everything was set up properly, and arrived early to complete a sound check before any guests arrived. Her preparation and attention to detail gave us great confidence going into the night.
I highly recommend Tara to anyone looking for a talented, reliable, and engaging performer. She helped make our event special, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Hired as: Country Singer, Singing Guitarist
Christina F.
November 5, 2025Tara played guitar and sang a few songs during our wedding ceremony and was truly phenomenal. It was a pleasure to work with her and I appreciate her being in communication ahead of time and executing so gracefully.
Hired as: Praise & Worship Leader, Wedding Singer
David T.
April 1, 2025Tara was amazing. Great communication, set up was very professional, sounded so great and a real joy to work with.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Grace N.
October 19, 2024Tara far exceeded expectations! She was the absolute best! Super professional, great music and voice and personality! Everyone loved her! I would definitely recommend for any event. So glad we found her!
Sincerely,
Grace Nungesser
Director of Sales & Marketing - Hilton Hotels
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Tara Tinsley
Thank you so much! Y’all were so great and I was honored to be a part of your event. 🙂
Laurie R.
July 28, 2024Tara has a beautiful voice! She hit the perfect note for our event and there were many compliments to and from our board from guests about how much they enjoyed her music. She maintained the perfect volume throughout the event and selection of songs were great. I would definitely recommend her for future events.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Price range: $300 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 240 minutes
We will discuss before the event if you prefer a more upbeat show, a more mellow background music sort of performance, or an all original setlist with storytelling and audience interaction. You will also have the opportunity to put in song requests in advance. I can also accommodate last minute song requests as well depending on if I've heard the song before etc.
I keep in communication before the event to make sure we are on the same page with all the details and I always show up at least 45- 60 min early to setup, soundcheck and to make sure we are good to go.
If you are interested in my duo, trio, or full band options, please let me know and I can get a quote.
Tara Tinsley is a Singer/Songwriter who has been compared to artists like Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, and Blondie all the while maintaining a fresh, unique sound which can definitely be heard in her release, "Meet Me Halfway". The EP features 7 rockin' songs including one she wrote with country star, Tracy Lawrence, called "More Sinners Than Saints".
Since that EP, she has released singles like "Better Early Than Never", a song dedicated to her niece who was born a micro preemie at 1 pound 2 ounces. "Like Your Daddy Does" is the song she wrote for her friend's father daughter dance and ended up using it for her own wedding as well. "Get Back To Me", encompasses a Tom Petty Americana vibe that is a great jam to just chill out to or to listen to on those long drives.
Her newest single, "FAITH", is her 2021 debut into Christian Music. The song encompasses what is means to keep your faith in the face of anything. She also released a MUST SEE music video on YouTube for the song that includes breathtaking views of Mt Rainier in Washington State and a performance at the Pantages Theater in Tacoma.
Originally from Michigan, she moved to California in 2002 to pursue music, acting, and modeling. After spending many successful years in the sunny, beautiful state, she decided to dive deeper into her music and songwriting career by moving to Nashville in 2012. Now residing in Texas, she enjoys the country music scene and writes for TV/Film.
Over the course of her career she has performed at numerous major venues such as the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan and the Angels Stadium in Anaheim, California. She has completed 3 tours of Japan and has opened for acts such as Smashmouth, Sister Hazel, Augustana, David Benoit, and Boston, demonstrating her musical diversity.
Continually touring the United States and writing songs every day like "Cheyenne's Eyes", the theme song for the TV show Cheyenne's Eyes, or her newest single, "Faith," available on all digital platforms, she's one to watch in the music world.
I'm not high maintenance and don't require much. If you have a stage and lighting, great! If not, no worries! I provide the PA and all the sound equipment I need to make your event amazing. The only thing I would need from you is a power outlet.
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
7:30pm - 7:45pm
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Grapevine, TX
Monday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Lake Dallas, TX
Thursday
Wedding Engagement
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Denton, TX
Saturday
Teen Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Plano, TX
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Frisco, TX
Thursday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Coppell, TX
Friday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:30pm
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Dallas, TX
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Denton, TX
Sunday
Worship Service
8:30am - 11:30am
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McKinney, TX
Sunday
Worship Service
8:30am - 11:30am
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McKinney, TX
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Carrollton, TX
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Grapevine, TX
Monday
Carol of Lights - Grapevine
7:45pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
TCMA Awards
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Private Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Worship Service
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Celina, TX
Friday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Cedar Hill, TX
Thursday
Private Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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The Colony, TX
Saturday
Sunset Live - Grapevine
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Friday
Sunset Live - Grapvine
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday
Private Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Frisco, TX
Thursday
Private Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Arts & Autos - Denton
9:00am - 12:00pm
Friday
The Rustic - Dallas
9:30pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Utah
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday
Scissors & Scotch
4:00pm - 6:30pm
Friday
California
8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
Bday Party- 50th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Dallas Market Center
8:30am - 10:30am
Wednesday
Dallas Market Center
8:30am - 10:30am
Sunday
Bday Party - 60th
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
The Rustic - Dallas
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Thursday
Gentle Creek Golf Club
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Carrollton, TX
Sunday
BOOKED
10:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday
BOOKED
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Denton, TX
Thursday
Gentle Creek Golf Club
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Scissors & Scotch
4:00pm - 6:30pm
Saturday
Women of Apex
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
The Rustic - Dallas
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Wednesday
The Rustic - Dallas
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
The Rustic - Dallas
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
TEXfest
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
Wedding
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Sunday
Corporate Event
9:00am - 10:30am
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Allen, TX
Friday
Hope & Healing Night - Coppell, TX
6:30am - 8:00pm
Friday
Dallas Market Center
8:30am - 10:30am
Thursday
Dallas Market Center
8:30am - 10:30am
Saturday
The Rustic - Dallas
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
Quinceañera
8:00pm - 8:15pm
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Irving, TX
Friday
Christmas Party Happy Hour
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Monday
Carol of Lights
8:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Texas Country Music Awards
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
The Rustic - Dallas
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Thursday
Grand Opening
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Dallas, TX
Sunday
The Rustic - Dallas
12:30pm - 2:00pm
The following is my no means, the only songs I play but they are typically on my setlist because they are the songs people like to hear at my gigs. My pricing includes up to 5 requests, so if you don't see your favorites on here, I'd be glad to learn them for you before your event!
If you want a list of the songs I do for holiday parties, please inquire.
Before He Cheats | Carrie Underwood
Black Horse And The Cherry Tree | KT Tunstall
Black Velvet | Allanah Myles
Bobby McGee | Janis Joplin
Boys Round Here | Blake Shelton
Buy Me A Boat | Chris Janson
Call Me | Blondie
Can't You See | Marshall Tucker Band
Chicken Fried | Zac Brown Band
Come To My Window | Melissa Etheridge
Country Roads | John Denver
Crazy | Patsy CLine
Cruisin' | Huey Lewis & Gwyneth Paltrow
Dance With Somebody | Whitney Houston
Deeper Than The Holler | Randy Travis
Diggin' Up Bones | Randy Travis
Dock Of the Bay | Otis Redding
Don't Stop Believin | Journey
Downtown | Lady Antebelem
Dreams | Fleetwood Mac
Drink In My Hand | Eric Church
Dust On The Bottle | David Lee Murphy
Dynamite | Tao Cruz
Even If It Breaks Your Heart | Eli Young Band
Everything Is Gonna Be Alright | Bob Marley
Fishing In The Dark | Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Forever & Ever Amen | Randy Travis
Forget You | Cee Lo Green
Free | Zac Brown Band
Friends in Low Places | Garth Brooks
Gimmie One Reason | Tracy Chapman
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun | Cyndi Lauper
Grenade | Bruno Mars
Grow Old With You | Adam Sandler
Gun Powder And Lead | Miranda Lambert
Have I Told You Lately | Rod Stewart
Head Over Boots | Jon Pardi
Heartache Tonight | The Eagles
Here for a Good Time | George Strait
Here I Go Again | White Snake
Hurts So Good | John Mellancamp
I Can't Help Falling In Love With You | Elvis
I Got A Woman | Ray Charles
I Loved Her First | Heartland
I want you to want me | Cheap Trick
I Will Survive | Gloria Gaynor
I'm The Only One | Melissa Etheridge
Independence Day | Martina McBride
Ironic | Alanis Morrisette
It's My Party | Lesley Gore
Jolene | Dolly Parton
Just The Way You Are | Bruno Mars
Mama's Broken Heart | Miranda Lambert
Marry You | Bruno Mars
Mary Jane's Last Dance | Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Meet In The Middle | Diamond Rio
Mercedes Benz | Janis Joplin
Mine Would Be You | Blake Shelton
No One Else On Earth | Wynona Judd
Nothin' Better To Do | LeAnn Rimes
Old Time Rock N Roll | Bob Seger
Peaceful Easy Feeling | Eagles
Piece of My Heart | Janis Joplin
Pontoon | Little Big Town
Pretty Little Lie | Blackberry Smoke
Ring of Fire | Johnny Cash
Some Beach | Blake Shelton
Something To Talk About | Bonnie Raitt
Strawberry Wine | Deanna Carter
Strong Enough | Sheryl Crow
Stuck in The Middle | Stealers Wheel
Suit & Tie | Justin Timberlake
Sweet Home Alabama | Lynyrd Skynyrd
Take Me Home Tonight | Eddie Money
Tennessee Whiskey | Chris Stapleton
Tequila Little Time | Jon Pardi
That's Alright | Elvis
The Joker | Steve Miller
Then | Brad Paisley
These Boots Are Made For Walkin' | Nancy Sinatra
Try Again | Aaliyah
Wagon Wheel | Old Crow Medicine Show
What I Got | Sublime
What's Up | 4 Non Blondes
When you say nothing at all | Keith Whitley
Won't Back Down | Tom Petty
You And Tequila | Kenny Chesney
You May Be Right | Billy Joel
You're So Vain | Carly Simon
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