Tony Toliver
American country music singer (born 1955)
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Charles Anthony Taliaferro (born July 4, 1955 in Richards, Texas) is an American country music singer.
July 4, 1955[1]
Tony Toliver | |
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| Born | Charles Anthony Taliaferro July 4, 1955[1] |
| Genres | Country |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1991–1997 |
| Labels | Curb Rising Tide |
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
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Tony Toliver |
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| Half Saint, Half Sinner |
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Singles
| 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
| Year | Single | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | "Bar Stool Fool" | Greg Crutcher |
| 1996 | "Bettin' Forever on You"[3] | Marc Ball |