Terri Lynn, affectionately known as the "Velvet Blue," was born and
raised in Nashville, Tennessee. Her influences include such stars as Billie Holiday,
Janis Joplin, Robert Johnson, Jimmie Rodgers, Joan Baez, and even the Moody Blues.
Terri Lynn
spends her time performing her own original blues show and spearheading/hosting many local
writer's nights and celebrity pro jams which include such local talent as Robert Thames,
John Richards, Jesse Wilson, Mike Dunbar, Tom Cerone, Miranda Louise, Juliet Pfeiffer Nightengale and Mike Holloway.
Terri Lynn is currently honing her craft as a songwriter. The song, "With
You" that she co-wrote with Lynn Lanich is on her CD, "Terri
Lynn In Tears".
At the tender young age of 12, Terri Lynn began performing in elementary school plays
and continued performing later at high school dances and then in several rock
bands. At the age of 22, she began performing at many of Nashville's hot spots
such as Muhlenbrinks, Fannies, Red Dog Saloon, Tootsie's, Mississippi Whiskers, Sixteenth
Avenue Cafe, and the Ramada Inn Showcase Bar and Grill.
In 1996 Terri Lynn began touring with Nashville-based country and blues band, Huuda
Thunkit, featuring seasoned bass man/vocalist, Lynn Lanich; Ronnie Thompson on lead
guitar; Holly Rang on keyboards and flute; and drummer, Jay Scott.
