Tim Mensy

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Tim Mensy


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Birth_name = Timothy Menzies
Alias = Tim Menzies
Background = solo_singer
Born = birth date and age|1959|08|25
Origin = Mechanicsville, Virginia, USA
Instrument = Vocals, Guitar
Genre = Country
Occupation = Singer-songwriter
Years_active = 198x-present
Label = Columbia
Giant
Associated_acts = Bandana
Mark Chesnutt
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Tim Mensy (born August 25, 1959 in Mechanicsville, Virginia) is an American country music artist. Initially, he was a member of the band Bandana, in which he charted several singles on the Hot Country Songs charts in the 1980s. After leaving Bandana, Mensy began a solo career on Columbia Records in 1990, releasing his debut album "Stone by Stone" that year. A second album, "This Ol' Heart", followed in 1992 on Giant Records. Overall, these two albums produced six singles for Mensy on the country charts as well.

In addition to his work as a musician, Mensy has written songs for several artists, including Mark Chesnutt, Shelby Lynne, and Reba McEntire.

Childhood

Tim Mensy was born in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Mensy debuted as a performer at age three, with a band his mother was a member of. Mensy was born to a musical family. Him, his two brothers, two sisters, and parents performed throughout Virginia. They opened shows for greats such as Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash. At age eight, he was playing mandolin in the band.

In the mid-1980s, still under his birth name of Tim Menzies, he performed in the band Bandana, charting ten singles on the country charts. He charted six more as a solo singer.

Hearing disorder

Tim Mensy suffered a severe hearing disorder. After seven ear operations, he finally overcame his disorder. By age 16, he could hear and write music.

Discography

Albums

ingles

External Links

* [http://www.timmensy.com/index.html Tim Mensy official website]