Nikki Hornsby

You wonder, who IS she ?

Is she related to another famous Recording Artist named Hornsby? Yes, but his name was “Cheerful Dan” Hornsby, “the man with the two octave voice“, her Grandfather, who recorded for Columbia / RCA Records songs like “Little Brown Jug“ “Little Liz Jane“, & his was the voice of the first “Arkansas Traveler” recording among many other. He also sang & wrote songs like “The Shelby Disaster“ selling 9 thousand copies in the 30‘s. He was a band leader, musician, producer, A & R Man for Columbia Records recording talent & songs brought down from the Hills. He also worked as the morning DJ on WSB Radio in Atlanta, GA, and was recognized for his lifetime accomplishments in the Atlanta Music Hall of Fame in ‘86.

The Grammy Winning Pop Recording Artist of the 80‘s, Bruce Hornsby (even though they aren’t related) kindly wrote a letter of recommendation for Nikki after hearing her 1st record releases & personally called her at home to encourage her to continue with her recording career.

Where is Nikki From?

She was born in Southern CA but raised in Northern Virginia. Attended Fairfax Hall College Preparatory in Waynesboro, VA until she went to College at Sacred Heart & Belmont Abbey Colleges in NC three years and one year at George Mason University in Fairfax Co. VA outside of Washington DC. Majoring in Psychology w/ Theology minor.

How many songs has Nikki written?

Many hundreds in different styles ranging from Pop, Rock, Blues, Country, Show tunes, Irish, Spanish, German to Political Themes, & Radio Product Commercials. Listen to some on page 7 right now or go visit her site on www.patswayne.com for samples of CD “Just Wait” or google.com!

What songs did Nikki record for CJP-NHRecords?

There were 6 original Country tunes recorded for commercial radio airplay Independently released. Listed titles on page 3 along with the named musicians that played on them plus photos. CJP-NHRecords released “Reaching Out” 2001-2 CD & these original releases available online. 10 song CD “Just Wait” successful internationally & nominated 1st Grammy ballot 8x's www.myspace.comsamples or just google.

Where have I heard her sing?

On USA National & as well as International Commercial Radio, Local & National & International TV shows, CA Cable TV, live performances in Concert, National Conventions, Clubs & Lounges, Weddings & Private Parties. (Listing site)

FYI fact: Nikki’s original song “Hot Talkin’ Big Shot” was also used by the Dr. Laura Talk Radio show as cue music & for their national radio commercial advertising before their music format changed.

Do you want to know more about her? Want to see more pictures just added? See Nikki with her own Back up Band, or Nikki w/ the famous Dwight Yoakum, & Ronda Fleming plus more stars on pg. 2. GO TO THE NEXT PAGE!!! CLICK BELOW OR ON THE SIDE BAR!

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