Nashville-Bred Singer To Bring Country To Paramount

Country music singer Tyler Farr is scheduled to perform at The Paramount in Huntington on Thursday, March 8.

By Connor Beach
cbeach@longislandergroup.com

The Paramount is looking to appeal to Huntington’s country music fans when singer Tyler Farr takes the stage next Thursday.

Farr, 34, grew up in Garden City, Missouri where he picked up his love for country music from the small town atmosphere and his stepfather, who was the touring guitarist for country music icon George Jones.

Farr’s vocal training came from a more classical background; he is a classically trained singer with years of formal voice instruction under his belt. As a teenager, Farr sang in prestigious vocal groups including the Missouri All-State Choir and the OAKE National Choir.

At the age of 21, Farr moved to Nashville like so many others before him, to pursue the illusive dream of making it big in the world of country music.

During the day Farr found jobs working construction, short order cooking and even supervising children in a halfway house, while constantly playing whatever gigs he could get at night.

Farr got his big break when country-rapper Colt Ford called him looking for a background singer. Farr spent the next year touring with Ford, and the experience opened several professional doors for Farr.

In 2013 Farr released his debut album, with the title track “Redneck Crazy” reaching number two on the U.S. country charts and “Whiskey in My Water” reaching number 11. Farr’s most recent album “Suffer in Peace” was released in 2015, and included “A Guy Walks Into a Bar” which reached number one in U.S. country airplay.

Farr’s style of country features real-life, genuine themes that highlight both the good times and the hard times in life. Fans are able to form a real connection to the music, and Farr himself, because many of his songs are so relatable for anyone who is dealing with the complications of life.

Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show on March 8. Tickets are $20-$35 and can be purchased at the box office or online at Paramountny.com.