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Pam, Carrie, & M.J. Tillis Perform


published: Oct 10, 2006
Tillis siblings Mel Jr., Pam and Carrie deliver
their version of "Uncle Penn".
We all know that Pam sings primarily country music while infusing soulful, jazzy licks into her songs but what about her brother and sister? MJ is a singer and songwriter in his own right. He even worked with the "material girl" herself, Madonna. His singing style is very reminiscent to his father's. You can definitely tell they are related. He's written several songs for many artists including, Jamie O'Neal's "When I Think About Angels", which he performed in the show. Carrie on the opposite end of the spectrum is now living in New York City and pursuing an acting career. In addition to acting she is also trained in the singing art of Opera. She displays her magnificent ability to the songs, "His Eye Is On The Sparrow", and to an aria set to Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata".

I've seen Carrie perform many times and this was the first time for me to see her really show off her operatic devices. Bravo! Other standout moments for me from this show included the trio made up of Pam, MJ, and Carrie singing, "Uncle Penn", Pam's funky rendition of, "Ring Of Fire", complete with an equally funky banjo accompaniment.(Pretty fly for a white girl, LOL!), Comedy erupted in this show when Pam and her female back up singers get together around a campfire to discuss every ladies favorite topic, MEN. While performing "Cleopatra, Queen Of Denial", Pam enlisted the help of the male ushers to "shake their groove thang'" or lack thereof, LOL!

Pam Tillis Performs in Branson MO
 Pam brings the male ushers on stage
to "shake their groove thang'"
My favorite Pam Tillis songs are her ballads where she pierces even the darkest of hearts with her angelic vocals. The fashion show she gives her audience is definitely not one to miss. (Eat your heart out Paris Hilton--Ha!) One final thing that really made the night special for me was the fact that she took the time to arrange some of her familiar songs differently so that she could insure giving her audiences something extra special when they come to see her. When you go see some artists' perform you might as well stay at home and listen to their CD because you will be getting a note for note repeat performance. This CANNOT be said of Pam Tillis.

If you are ever out and about and happen to have the great fortune of seeing any of these fine performers, make certain to go and see them and support the Tillis family legacy. You'll be glad that you did.
Tidbit: Hang around after the show and Pam will come out and sign autographs for her fans.

Editors Note: October 10, 2006, Pam Tillis is currently in Branson appearing with Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers until October 20. 

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Jeremy McNabb has always called these beautiful Ozark Mountains home. As an elementary school teacher, Jeremy challenges his students everyday to always, "dream big."