At age four, Tena Rae’s was singing solos in her Ponca City, Oklahoma church. When she was still a child, her family moved to Houston where she quickly became part of the arts community. She played a leading role in a long-running regional production of Annie, and then wowed the crowds in Little Mary Sunshine — both at Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS).

Between many performing engagements, young Tena Rae was a busy model. She appeared in virtually every medium, from print advertising to music videos. This work took her to several exotic locations.

For 10 years, Tena Rae was lead vocalist for the Eclipse Orchestra, often performing throughout the Southwest. She was also a lead vocalist at Houston’s Swiss Chalet. She sang at Houston Rockets and Astros games in the Astrodome and at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

At The Great Caruso of Houston Tena Rae performed with famous Howard Hartman. She was the lead actress in a music video for Vince Gill and Rodney Crowell, and she opened for Trisha Yearwood. Today she performs in many venues, and is often part of the Texas Music Opry circuit.

Tena Rae’s first CD, titled Tena Rae, was released in 2004 by Nashville producer Bobby Terry. This launched a multitude of concerts and public appearances around the country. The album and its single, Every Time, received rave reviews from radio audiences and music commentators.