Meet TORI HOLUB - Lee Richey chats with this amazing new singer!

TORI HOLUB came to my attention, with her videos, beautiful voice, and almost dead on recordings of Carpenters songs. Sounding so much like Karen Carpenter, yet she is her own artist in every respect. Enjoy getting to know her, and remember the name. You'll be hearing it again.......

[@ExSkyCyclePilot]

Richard Carpenter and Tori Holub working together... Imagine that! There is hope for new music actually worth listening to.

[@BULLARDtheOKIE]

Wow! Never thought of that. What possibilities! New music?

[@jimmididr]

Thanks Lee for this great interview - I'm Jim, the backing vocalist, clarinetist, pianist, audio and video editor for this project...It was a highlight of my life to connect with Tori - she is not only an awesome talent, but also a sweet young lady.... LOVE working with her! Again, thank you for your excellent and positive interview! - Jimmy

[@SAnnun-hs1io]

Would absolutely love to see you and Tori collaborate on some more songs. Your'e a very talented musician and producer.

[@nwmike2]

Jimmy, outstanding job on the recordings, backup vocals and instruments. You totally nailed it. Where are you guys located and how old is Tori?

[@charlesscott1682]

Great job Jim!

[@jimmididr]

@@nwmike2 Thanks so much! I'm from CT, and Tori is from Minnesota... she is only 20!

[@jimmididr]

@@SAnnun-hs1io Thank you very much! We are currently working on some new music!! 😃

[@davidcaudell6457]

I am glad she got to meet Richard Carpenter at the 55th Carpenters celebrations this last weekend. She was invited there to perform. Amazing

[@chrismowrer5767]

I believe Tori has all the attributes of a potential star. She's very humble, which I view has a true professional. I hope that her talent is nurtured by people that have her best interest.

[@DavidBall67]

Not just Tori's singing, her personality is so sweet. I'm a fan.

[@dt8787]

Tori is just incredible. The fact that a record company hasn't already signed her up tells me that record companies are idiots. They produce so much garbage these days. And when there is finally someone like Tori, who can sing and has talent, is available and they don't snap her up, it's mind boggling. I'm convinced that nobody in the recording industry has any eye for talent and they are continually satisfied with producing junk. Tori will be a star if the public has any say in it. Tori, make a record, I will buy it. My friends will buy it.

[@bkvike]

Imagine if Richard had new songs and arrangements ready that Karen wasn't able to finish.

[@ParkerPlaza]

Tori is a wonder. Karen is missed.

[@TheBezaleel]

Tori is a talent in her own right..........but that smooth clarity singing Carpenter's covers brings tears to my eyes.

[@christopheryochum3602]

Part of Tori's appeal is her humility. She has no "diva" in her, unlike a lot of singers out there who can't sing anywhere near as well as she does.

[@adamknight7041]

She's a lovely young lady with a nice voice but don't you think she needs more originality in her singing rather then trying to sound like a one of a kind legend like Karen Carpenter?

[@chrisramsey3603]

Trying to sound like someone else will not get you anywhere. Only one Karen Carpenter and she aint it. Question, who did Karen Carpenter try to sound like? Answer, herself. I suggest this wanna be do the same and sing in her own voice. My guess is she cannot and wants to be known for trying to be Karen.

[@lrssales]

@@chrisramsey3603ridiculous…no one can mimic that well nor is she trying to…THAT is her gift…give time for her to get connected to original material that she can do and offer for her own talent…

[@DavesTurningShop]

Recently I heard, what I thought was Karen, a Carpenters song come up on my KZbin feed but I was away from the computer. I walked in and sat down thinking it was a Carpenters video, I was shocked when I say Tori. At first I thought she was lip syncing. I had to watch more, the more videos I saw I knew it was authentic. Beautiful young lady and an amazing voice.

[@lewismando]

I would love to hear Tori perform with a symphony doing Carpenters music! I recently went to a Tribute to Selena Symphony performance and it was an amazing experience.

[@bt60613]

Tori is too good to do a tribute show.

[@MarianneMartin-hy7ls]

I agree. However, getting her voice and face out in the public offers her respect and financing to move ahead with the projects she wants to do. America could use some Carpenters music right now!

[@johnpolitis7929]

@@MarianneMartin-hy7ls How about Virgin Black music instead?

[@victordegrande1628]

I hope she gets a record deal someday. She has an amazing voice and sounds so much like Karen.

[@halhawkins4265]

TORI IS AMAZING!! SHE IS SO GENUINE AND DOWN TO EARTH. I'M HOOKED! 👍♥️👍♥️👍♥️👍♥️🤠🤠🤠

[@dougrose2452]

What a lovely young lady. She deserves to do so very well and not get wrecked by the music industry.

[@Mrvictorfernandes]

Tori recently collaborated with Chris May where they produced, arranged and released a version of "Georgia On My Mind." Chris May co-authored the book "Carpenters: The Musical Legacy" with Mike Lennox along with help from Richard Carpenter. I wouldn't be surprised if Tori and Richard finally got to enter into each other's creative circles thanks to Chris' efforts... Godspeed, Tori. You're making "Kace" proud. To quote Barbra Streisand when she encountered Karen at a social gala: "You have a marvelous instrument."

[@robertbell1325]

In a recent interview with Tori, she admitted that RC knows of her and likes it...

[@leapguy1235]

Wow... I just got finished reading that book (in a day or so - as soon as it was delivered!), and I JUST discovered Tori YESTERDAY! It must be kismet. Or the conjunction of some good constellations or something. Shame that TODAY (4/25) is the concert in Downey... If I'd had a little more lead time I'd have flown out from Florida to attend.

[@randydavisman]

Amazing! Richard needs to hear this...

[@pedromancenithe3rd]

What a delightful, humble young lady. She has an incredible voice and deserves every success bringing back some great songs of the past!!

[@bukeksiansu2112]

Her voice and face so beautiful. That's all.

[@timothyeaton6986]

Tori, sing always. Your voice is amazing. Covering Karen is a limited body of work. Had Karen lived we would have heard twice or three times more. Do not limit yourself to covering that which came before. SOAR!

[@randallknapp7528]

She covers Olivia Newton-John and Joni Mitchell also.

[@jeffmorton9220]

I dearly love Karen Carpenter's voice. Listening to Tori Holub's voice and its similarity to Karen's, made me realize that Karen's voice was brought to life by Richard Carpenter. The popularity of THEIR (not her) music is due to Richard's genius for arranging songs... not just any songs, but songs that exemplified and showcased the special quality of Karen's voice and vocal range. Richard Carpenter made The Carpenters what they were. Like an astute investor, he parlayed his sister's voice into a recording genre that brought joy to millions of people around the world. He was a musical genius.

[@Kat-I-am3333]

Richard is still alive.

[@GraciesMom]

He is, but in the end, I feel like his pressure may have had a hand in her demise. Too much perfectionism. So yes he completed the Carpenters sound…and without her he was unable to create another popular sound after she passed. Be careful what you covet-

[@gpalm1]

Let's keep the focus on Karen okay

[@seandoyle4175]

I am a good fan of karen and her brother. Now I am a great fan of hers long may she last

[@crystalthomashKC]

Tori is awesome. Somebody needs to get her a record deal.

[@jeffwolinski2659]

Well that sounds promising on the Richard Carpenter front! Tori would be a worthy songstress to sing whatever songs he may have in his head.

[@plusfour857]

What a treasure.

[@BakerStudiosIndy]

I think I've reached the point where I'm awestruck by how much Karen, Ann, and Olivia sound so much like Tori. Tori has her own voice, and such amazing timbre and range. Tori is truly one in a million in her own right.

[@stuartarden-rose6273]

Really nice to see and hear a talented, pretty young normal woman. Stay as your natural self!

[@becks43]

What an amazing voice and nice to see her so grounded definitely would buy her records, great interview as well …

[@MD-kwtx1]

It's great to see someone honor Karen Carpenter by infusing new life into the Carpenters' songs. There will only ever be one Karen Carpenter, but Tori does have some of Karen's sound. I truly appreciate what she does. She has real talent, a lovely voice and likeable personality. Definitely one to watch...

[@Hicock1]

Tori i love your voice ok you do sound like Karen and that alone is incredible but you Tori Holub you have your own amazing voice and talent i hope you get the recognition you deserve il keep watching out and hoping for that im from wales uk and people are mentioning your name so good luck Tori love Peter a massive fan xxx

[@davidgaul6743]

i couldn't agree more to your statement, Tori is brilliance in her own right...i sincerely hope she gets that record deal , so deserving then hopefully, if not sooner she will come to ALL of the UK....well done Tori..

[@brigittevirtudes6571]

And now.... Sing your songs... It will be wonderful!!

[@thedonald139]

This could be the best music news of 2024. Karen's voice and Nancy Wilson's guitar licks- just amazing! She's to the Carpenters as Leonid & Friends are to Chicago. I wish her much success!

[@MrTjbnwi]

Played the snippet of I Need to Be In Love for my wife, asked her who was singing, her answer was Karen Carpenter.

[@larasworld]

Tori does great covers of Olivia Newton-John ABBA ect, she is so wonderful to listen to. My wife was the Carpenters fan, not me but for some reason i can't pass up a video with Tori💜

[@lynnegarippa9961]

I love her. I used to sit in front of my record player and play The Carpenters album, over and over again. Love her

[@wickeywayne]

Tori has a very promising career ahead of her. Your singing is like that of an angel!!

[@L8nitedave]

Three things, Yes , yes and yes. Authentic talent right there. I'm reassure she seems to want to do what "feels right" for her. So few can bring that kind of authenticity .

[@user-fp5yz6sx4h]

Great interview! Praying you get to meet Richard Carpenter. WTG!

[@bellbrass]

This is my first time watching / listening to Lee (I'm already a Tori Holub fan). Lee, man, do you ever have a great "radio voice." You're a wonderful flashback to the days of FM jocks who actually sounded professional and had a great voice. Looking forward to more of your programming.

[@johnmiller4859]

I can't get over than Tori wasn't even born when Karen passed away and she has such a love for her music and the other music from then. I hope doesn't take the golden ticket and lose what makes her and her music special - Something To Believe In could have been a Carpenters song.

[@markcarbaugh5416]

I discovered Tori and her music back in late 2023. I love the passion she has for not only Carpenters ❤️ but for the seventies sound. Love you Tori!

[@gibbopg]

While it's wonderful that she can sound very similar to KC, I enjoy Tori's vocals on everything she does. Such a warm, rich tone! Absolutely love her harmonizing to her own melody vocal. Perfect! Let's not Pidgeon hole her!

[@artisancans3954]

What a gorgeous young lady. I could listen to her all day. Not just Carpenters anything she sings. Just beautiful i hope she goes far in life.....

[@rafaelchaconroa3424]

Beautiful voice

[@deborahmolenda2112]

I grew up listening to Karen Carpenter! Tori... you are amazing! I'm a Fan! Would love to buy your cd when it's available! Show's too! Will definitely be watching for more of your magic and voice!!!

[@theokkathy]

Olivia & Karen are my all time faves - so I greatly appreciate this young lady's taste in music. Her voice is AMAZING & I look forward to seeing what her future holds. Good luck Tori.

[@hubrisnaut]

Well, I shed tears listening to Tori. It's probably not "fair" to compare her lovely voice to Karen but I have to. I know everything has been said, but it was a shock when Karen passed, and to hear Tori sing like her is amazing. Such a lovely young lady and I thank her for bringing this back.

[@user-tc5pl3zw3h]

Everything about Tori's cover of "...Just Begun" is so precise that I still get chills every time I hear it. When I know it's done recently, and it is exactly like the original - which was astonishing in its day - my brain tries to reject it. I get hyperactive, and have to force myself to sitstill. It's absurd, but I'm also an old soul. That's only because I'm almost 60.

[@Kat-I-am3333]

Sixty isn't old... (maybe in your own mind, age is a mindset)

[@trevorbayfield4006]

Tori has a beautiful voice, in its own right. Tori and Karen compliment each other.

[@user-dj4ew2rd8i]

Honest to God Tori, you give me goosebumps. So close to Karen's voice, if I close my eyes, I can't tell the difference which is the ultimate compliment. I hope you continue to get recognised globally and achieve the success you so richly deserve.

[@robertbates6057]

Beautiful! I hope to see her career blossum.

[@ChrisDIYerOklahoma]

Awesome voice! She really should do originals and get a big time record deal. For shows, focus on her own music and then throw in a few Carpenters songs.

[@Lbfent2]

AMAZING!!!

[@Patsik]

Great! I even get tears in my eyes by some of her covers. 😅 She's on top, just like Leonid and Friends from Russia. I'm a fan of Tori.

[@lrssales]

My two favs also!

[@kiwikeith7633]

Today's music, is so miserable. No frivolity. No purple people eaters. No yellow polka dot bikinis etc. All so serious. Full of messages that the singer / composer perhaps is ill equipped to promote. To hear Tori revive Karen, is a service to music and our enjoyment. I hope for more like her, that admire musicality.

[@edjo487]

Thanks for interviewing Tori. I am astonished that the world was gifted a singer like you. Your own music is wonderful and you are bringing back singer song writers! You totally have a stunning voice equal to Karen’s. No one can say that! Write, write, write and sing!

[@user-tc5pl3zw3h]

Madly in love with Tori. She literally left me in tears the first time I heard her.

[@RickDanner]

she looks like the beautiful Agnetha from ABBA

[@Blueskys1972]

Great to hear that Richard Carpenter heard her voice ❤ She is an old soul ❤

[@diane.franco]

Thanks, Lee Richey, for getting Tori Holub to share more about herself, her beginnings and ongoings. She's down-to-earth & so passionate about her music content. So glad you asked the wonderful questions! I subscribed! 🎉

[@MarianneMartin-hy7ls]

That for this interview. I know Tori may not want to do tribute shows but it gets her voice out to the public and recognized. Burt Bacharach wrote many of the Carpenter songs. I love all genres of music but the Carpenters brings back my childhood; a very wonderful time in my life when life was sooo less complex. The thought of seeing a musician play the Carpenters songs again would be a must see!

[@jerrydean-qj9ui]

I'm not the only one that has been waiting for someone to appear in the music world that could do the music of the Carpenter's justice. But the original you sing. "Something to Believe in" is so dead on for me but also so beautiful moves me beyond explanation. Thank you

[@fizzedupslade4082]

Tori is going to really bring great emotion to that tribute week for Karen and they are going to love her. Her voice is wonderful. ❤ 🇬🇧 Best wishes.

[@LifeIsAnArt95]

I hope this humble lady continues to share her gift with the world! Her gift is monumentous, and has amazing potential!!!

[@InvisibleWarrior279]

Let’s hope this girl finds the right people to support her. This is a talent that should be nurtured. Not exploited. So great to see real music emerging again.

[@naresh2592]

She's a genuine KC fan and absolutely genuine KC voice, she just did her first live performance before an audience; awesome.

[@rongottheil2823]

Thanks, Lee, for this interview with Tori. I think people, like me who heard Tori only 3 weeks ago, have been so hungry to hear more. Just this short video answered many questions I had. My wife and I moved from Santa Barbara 3 years ago, I would have loved to have gone to Downey and heard Tori perform at the Carpenters Acoustic Celebration. Me like yourself are looking forward to much more from Tori. Thank you again!

[@1radioboy]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks ~

[@RogerBerwanger]

Amazing interview. Amazing woman. Amazing voice.

[@ThirdEchelon111]

Very cool.||I genuinely hope she gains more recognition. Her singing voice is absolutely beautiful. Even when she laughs, it sounds like music.

[@davidawright1136]

Thank you Lee for this interview of Tori Holub. She gives us all HOPE that she'll add to Karen's legacy.

[@muzzaresarf5038]

Record companies need to sign up Tori, she sounds absolutely awesome, what a magic voice🥰🇦🇺

[@AvalonAnn66]

Way to go Tori!

[@EarlAnderson-zh1jh]

Clearly, Tori is a natural - with a God given talent, and an absolutely genuine and wonderful person. Excited to watch her success grow! I have to believe Tori was raised by goodly parents. :-) ❤

[@MDHollister1313]

Great Interview. I’m so Happy for Tori! She deserves everything good the world has to offer. ❤❤❤

[@GaryRobertonBoyes]

Thing to remember , the future is limitless, find your place, and grow from there...Time can be a circle not a line....Let your spirit shine

[@SAnnun-hs1io]

Thank you for posting this, have been following Tori's KZbin posts for a while, don't do social media so have been hungry to see more info about her personally. Great interview, she's a real diamond in my book.

[@wheelyliving4093]

Simply loved it...Thank you for a beautiful memory reminder...

[@grandpasutubechannel]

My wife and I saw the Carpenters over 50 years ago in Chicago and you sound just like Karen Carpenter. It made me cry. Thanks,so much and keep up the good work. Sincerely The old Northwoods RN

[@maryannarep]

Karen Carpenter was my mentor. I'm an alto just like her. Great Job Tori!

[@johnthomas-yg2df]

this young lady is really cool.............

[@Ron808Y]

Awesome Interview! 👍

[@markcrain4923]

Amazing voice

[@davmar5648]

I really trust that Richard is at the anniversary.

[@quicksite]

Great job Lee.

[@SpaceTech54]

TORI!!! Great Content - Super Professional!!!

[@deoppressoliber1282]

It'll be awesome if Richard and Tori perform or record together!

[@user-ho8hs6cu7n]

素晴らしいです✨

[@regolf.d6519]

I e been hoping Richard would find Tori ever since I heard her the first time 3 years ago! I really hope they collaborate on a Carpenters Tribute

[@taquitopicante5863]

OM God!! Tori's voice is 98% of what Karen Carpenter's was. Absolutely stunning. Hope to hear more KC soon!😍

[@dinosaurus4189]

Awesome. I've known about her only recently and have high hopes.

[@josephconsoli4128]

She's fabulous.

[@FraDonaghyMusic]

Tori is amazing. Great to hear more from her behind the music.

[@rickcarter7495]

Great interview Lee! I just discovered you...see you have been around for a spell and have some nice videos. It shows how obscure youtube niches can be. Hopefully there are many others like me that notice you through great interviews like this one.

[@1radioboy]

Thanks so much, I appreciate your comments. Enjoy!

[@franciscojrgalindo4721]

I do realy love your angelic voice❤

[@pattyday-ib4zu]

Fabulous!!!!

[@deepredson]

Thank you so much for this. Love it all.

[@thetimemachine]

Mahalo for sharing, 🙂

[@barryanderson3910]

Lee, great interview! I already was aware of Tori from the brief videos she'd posted up to this point, but the video she and Jim put together has really brought out her true talent. Your interview has shed more light on the person and her background and will, I'm sure, boost her exposure. Thanks for your great and capable work. It's the first time to your channel for me, but I'll be back.

[@philheaton6826]

Been following her for a while. Like many stumbled open her looking for good vocals to learn from. She is the real deal and a gorgeous young lady too. Can’t wait for Pandora’s box to open up and show the young just what ‘real’ music is.