Tonya Harrelson
Tonya grew up in Grayson, Louisiana, with 2 brothers and 1 sister. Her dad pastored a church in Columbia, LA, for several years and now pastors in Olla, LA. She has been singing most of her life but says “just not where anyone could hear me, except for God and He loves me, so He listens.”
Tonya also has been given the special talent of song writing. She co-wrote the title song (with Mark Jones) on the latest project of Chosen Witness, “Back To The Cross”. She and Mark also co-wrote and both sing on the song, “A Grace That Knows No Bounds”. Tonya and Johnny teamed up together on the song, “The Storm”.
Tonya sings soprano and has sung with both Chosen Witness and a little “infamous” group called the “Cornerstone Hee Haw Quartet”.
Tell us your . . .
- Birthday and Birthplace
- April 17 in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Favorite Singer(s)
- There are so many wonderful and inspiring singers to choose from, it depends on the mood I am in, or what I need at the moment
- Favorite Group(s)
- Depends on the mood I am in
- Favorite Musician(s)
- There are so many
- Favorite Song To Sing
- Depends on the mood I am in
- Favorite Scripture
- Psalm 139 – because it tells me that no matter where I am God is always right there with me and I love knowing that
- Favorite Book of the Bible
- I wouldn’t say it was my favorite, but the book of Nehemiah is a wonderful book on leadership
- Favorite Person In The Bible
- Don’t really have a favorite, however, the story of Rahab is an incredible story of courage
- Favorite Restaurant
- Olive Garden, Melting Pot
- Favorite Food
- My Dad’s Potato Salad and my Mom’s Gumbo; a really good Salad
- Favorite Snack
- Cookies, Doughnuts, Potato Chips, Cheese, Crackers, Fruit
- Favorite Movie
- Don’t have a favorite, I only watch one occasionally, would rather be doing something else
- Favorite TV Show
- Don’t watch TV much
- Favorite Vacation Spot
- Mountains, Beach, State Park, Anywhere quiet and secluded, Would love to visit Australia at least once
- Favorite Sport(s)
- Not much into sports, but I do enjoy bowling with my friends
- Favorite Sports Team(s)
- I do occasionally pull for LSU just to aggravate Neal
- Favorite Animal
- Tiger (ggrrr) and Ladybugs
- Favorite Color
- Yellow and Red
- Favorite Store
- My family says the Thrift Store
- Favorite Cologne/Perfume
- I don’t wear perfume
- Favorite Season
- Spring and Fall
- Pet Peeves
- Don’t get me started!
- Interest/Hobbies
- Cooking, Gardening, Photography, Reading, Traveling, Singing, Writing, Riding the motorcycle, Entertaining Friends, and Sitting in front of a fire in the fireplace
- Most Embarrassing Moment In The Ministry
- I haven’t had one yet, but am sure I will
- Most Memorable Southern Gospel Moment
- When George Younce hugged me at NQC in the Solid Gospel Booth after the round table discussion and whispered in my ear with his deep voice “hello darling”
- Person You Admire The Most
- My Parents and Grandparents – their faith has always inspired and encouraged me to keep going no matter what is going on in my life; My sister, Kim, and my sister-in-law, Kathy
