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Terri Hendrix

Terri Hendrix has always gone her own way. Born in San Antonio, she grew up loving Dolly Parton and later fell hard for the blues and jazz, but refused to confine herself in to any one genre. One of the most original artists in Texas, Terri won “Best Singer-Songwriter,” “Best Folk Act” and “Best New Band” at the Austin Music Awards following the release of her second album, 1998’s Wilory Farm. Her heavy touring for over a decade has included premier events such as the Newport, Philadelphia and Kerrville Folk Festivals, the Texas State Fair at the Cotton Bowl and the Austin City Limits Festival. She has also appeared on the widely syndicated radios shows World Cafe, Mountain Stage and WoodSongs. Combined with widespread radio support, Hendrix’ touring has built a fan base from coast to coast and all the way to Europe.

Now nine critically-acclaimed albums into her career, Hendrix has a charming stage presence, serious chops (guitar, harmonica, mandolin), heartfelt lyrics and a classically trained but twang-kissed voice. It’s no wonder why famed guitarist/producer Lloyd Maines signed on as Hendrix’s writing, recording, touring and business partner ten years ago.

Her albums Places in Between (2000), The Ring (2002) and The Art of Removing Wallpaper (2004) netted Terri rave reviews, airplay and festival invites across the country. She co-wrote the Dixie Chicks’ “Lil’ Jack Slade,” which won them a “Best Country Instrumental” Grammy Award. But it was 2007’s The Spiritual Kind that marked the zenith of Hendrix’s first decade as a recording artist. The album made top ten lists nationwide and landed Hendrix on the cover of the Texas Music magazine.

Hendrix has released all of her albums on her own Wilory Records label. Through trial and error she’s mastered what she calls “the part that’s not art,” all the while continuing to refine the part that is art with each new release. Hendrix teaches songwriting and the music business at a workshop and residency program called “Life’s a Song.” Launched in Port Aransas, Texas, the workshop has proven so popular that Hendrix now teaches it nationwide.

“Folk, pop, country, blues, Latin, and country swing. None of it evades Terri Hendrix, who has a fresh enthusiasm and a divine voice, which equals an electric stage presence.” Mary Skilton, Chicago Sun Times

”Terri Hendrix is an amazing performer and a great writer. Her storytelling has a certain kind of believability that is natural, and she can turn on a dime and twist it around where it’s as unexpected and as funny as anything you could imagine. All combined, it’s pretty amazing.” Joe Ely, Texas singer-songwriter

”Terri Hendrix entertained a crowd at the Newport Folk Festival with upbeat fare. Accompanied by veteran Texan producer/guitarist Lloyd Maines, Hendrix mixed sunny humor and sparkling melodies with striking instrumental and vocal chops, displaying a particularly keen talent for finger-picking and full-on scat singing.” Rolling Stone.Co

“It’s only natural one would fall for her wholesome, winsome, apple-cheeked charms, and with the voice of an angel and lyrics that draw the listener to her side, she can make everyone else in the room disappear.” Buzz McClain, Washington Post