- Ty England
Infobox Musical artist
Name = Ty England
|
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Tyler England
Born = birth date and age|1963|12|05
Origin =Oklahoma ,USA
Instrument = VocalsGuitar
Genre = Country
Occupation =Singer
Years_active = 1989-present
Label = RCA Nashville
Capitol Nashville
Triple T
Associated_acts =Garth Brooks
URL = http://www.tyengland.comTy England (born Tyler England,
December 5 ,1963 cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:hxfoxqtgldde~T1 |title=Ty England biography |accessdate=2008-07-08 |last=Erlewine |first=Stephen Thomas |authorlink=Stephen Thomas Erlewine |work=Allmusic ] ) is an Americancountry music singer and guitarist. Initially a member ofGarth Brooks ' band, England began his solo career in 1995, recording a self-titled debut album onRCA Records . A second album, "Two Ways to Fall", followed in 1996. Three years later, he recorded "Highways & Dance Halls" under the name Tyler England onCapitol Records , and "Alive and Well and Livin' the Dream" came in 2007 on the independent Triple T label. England has also charted six singles on the country charts. His highest-charting single was his debut single, "Should've Asked Her Faster", a #3 hit in late 1995.Biography
England began playing guitar during his youth. He sang with various bands in high school, and performed in his school chorus. While working at a coffee shop during his time as a student at
Oklahoma State University , fellow studentGarth Brooks met him and soon the two were roommates. They performed together until failing grades forced England to move back home. He did eventually get a degree inmarketing , but he worked at an automotive paint store.By 1988, Garth had moved to
Nashville , and after landing a recording contract, called England to come be his guitarist and backup vocalist. In 1995, Ty released his owneponymous solo album onRCA Nashville to some success. He recorded one more album on RCA before switching toCapitol Records , and recording one album under the name Tyler England on that label. This album was produced by Brooks.England's fourth album, "Alive and Well and Livin' the Dream", was released in April 2007.
Discography
Albums
ingles
*ACredited to Tyler England.
*BFailed to chart.References
External links
* [http://www.tyengland.com/ Official Ty England website]
Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.