TEBEY Kawartha’s Own Solo Artist, Writer, Producer By Jay Cooper Contributor / Musican
Tebey is a Canadian country music singer and multi-genre songwriter. Now living in Nashville,
the Peterborough native has four albums under his belt, including his latest EP “Love A Girl” which features his GOLD-certified single “Denim on Denim” and his latest No.1 single, “Who’s Gonna Love You”. I had the honour of speaking to Tebey, and here is what was talked about. A Taste of the Kawarthas (ATOTK): Jay Cooper, a Taste of the Kawarthas magazine, from Peterborough Ontario. Tebey (T): How are ya? ATOTK: I’m well. Four albums, Canadian Country song of the year, Billboard Chart topper, Producer of the Year and songwriting connections that include One Direction. T: Yeah, man, it’s been a good run over the last 10 years or so. It’s been great to make a living being in the music business, I’m one of the lucky ones. ATOTK: Your connection to Peterborough and the area goes way back. T: Yeah, I call Peterborough my hometown, I was born there. Lived there until my parents took me to Burlington Ontario when I was young, but my parents are still there in Peterborough, pretty much my whole family. ATOTK: Why do you love the Kawarthas so much? T: Oh man, just good people, it’s not too big, not to small. That’s why I’m a fan of Peterborough and the whole Kawarthas in general. Peterborough is a great city, but you get outside of the city and you have some of the best lakes in the country. I’m a golfer. You have some great courses. It’s just a great part of the country to be in. ATOTK: Tebey Golf Classic on May 31st at Black Diamond Golf Course just happened. T: We are into our 3rd year and it benefits a great organization, The Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation. It’s for people that are struggling with mental health, which is something that is close to my heart. I have struggled with depression and anxiety for years. I have written numerous letters to my fans to let them know if they are struggling with mental health issues, they’re not the only one. I wanted this tournament to be where I was born and raised and bringing Country music and golf together, two things that I love. It’s just an all around great time. ATOTK: Music wise, you started singing at a very young age and were competing in singing contests. Your connection to Nashville started early.
T: Yeah, I grew up singing in church. I had a record deal in Nashville when I was still in high school, so my Dad and I moved down to Nashville. But when I was 20, I moved back up and just wrote songs for people,. If I wasn’t going to be an artist, I was going to be a songwriter. I put in the time and effort and had success with that. Eventually, it brought me back full circle to being an artist. For the last 5 or 6 years we have had a good amount of hits. We are getting ready for my first headlining tour in Feb 2020. I miss Canada, but these days Nashville is home to me. (continued on page 46)
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