Tony Toliver
Tony Toliver | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Charles Anthony Taliaferro |
| Born | July 4, 1955[1] Richards, Texas |
| Genres | Country |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1991–1997 |
| Labels | Curb Rising Tide |
Charles Anthony Taliaferro (born July 4, 1955 in Richards, Texas) is an American country music singer.
Taliaferro began playing bass guitar in his family's gospel group, but later began playing piano. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee at age 25 and held day jobs, until he was discovered by singer Dottie West. West hired him and had him as her pianist and bandleader, with his first gig occurring at the White House.[2]
Taliaferro continued to tour with his bandmates, The Lloyds, after West died in 1991, and released a self-titled debut album through Curb Records the same year. Six years later, he released a second album, Half Saint, Half Sinner through Rising Tide Records. This album included two singles that made the Hot Country Songs charts: "Bettin' Forever on You" and "He's on the Way Home".
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
| Title | Album details |
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| Tony Toliver |
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| Half Saint, Half Sinner |
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Singles[edit]
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country [1] | |||
| 1990 | "Bar Stool Fool" | — | Tony Toliver |
| 1996 | "Bettin' Forever on You" | 71 | Half Saint, Half Sinner |
| 1997 | "He's on the Way Home" | 67 | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||
Music videos[edit]
| Year | Single | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | "Bar Stool Fool" | Greg Crutcher |
| 1996 | "Bettin' Forever on You"[3] | Marc Ball |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 423. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ^ Campbell, Al. "Tony Taliaferro biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 18 February 2011.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Tony Toliver : Bettin' Forever On You". Country Music Television. Retrieved October 14, 2011.