Building a Life in Music: with Singer, Teacher, and Entrepreneur Danielle Tucker: Episode #29

In this episode of Living A Vocal Life, I dive deep into the remarkable musical journey of Danielle Tucker.
Danielle's passion for performance began when she auditioned and won a spot on Ed McMahon's Star Search in the early 90s. She didn't win, but what she learned from the singer she competed against ignited her desire to become a professional singer. Her journey from an inexperienced novice to a powerhouse vocalist is an inspiring tale of perseverance and personal growth. As Danielle opens up about her years spent traveling and learning from different band experiences, she reminds us of the importance of embracing vulnerability while learning how to stand up for yourself in the face of adversity.
You'll hear some behind-the-scenes stories from Danielle's adventures, from her early days in a touring Top 40 band to her thriving show band, the Mighty Untouchables. We also discuss the importance of teaching singers how to thrive, sharing valuable lessons about the challenges of balancing life as a musician, mother, and businesswoman.
I first heard about Danielle through the Unstoppable Singer Summit - a 3-day virtual event featuring over 30 top industry experts. Vocalists learn how to improve their craft, grow their fan base, and what it takes to make a living as a musician.
In her private studio, Danielle provides actionable advice for aspiring singers on musicianship skills, embracing uniqueness, and pursuing authenticity-offering listeners vital insights for their careers and creative journeys.
Danielle's commitment to her personal success and her dedication to developing others' talents is truly inspiring.
00:00 Danielle Tucker
05:08 First Memory of Singing
06:34 Ed MacMahon's Star Search
09:49 Full-time Touring At Age Eighteen
19:49 Moving To Nashville
32:09 Becoming A Singer Launched!
36:30 Band Rehearsals
38:24 Singing Cover Tunes vs. Singing Originals
42:02 Teaching & Coaching
46:12 The Unstoppable Singer
55:36 Parenting & A Creative Life
You can find Danielle on:
Facebook: / themightyuntouchables
Instagram: / danielletuckersinger
KZbin: / @sngngrl
Danielle’s website is here: danielletucker.com/
The Mighty Untouchables website is here: mightyuntouchablesband.com/
And the Unstoppable Singers Summit is here: thesingersummit.com/registration/
The recordings from today’s episode are: What A Fool Believes (Cover version by The Mighty Untouchables), I Feel For You (cover version by The Mighty Untouchables), Every Woman, and Fallin’ Up. (used with permission.)
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