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Aaron Tippin's Bio

When you hear words like "honest," "strong," "hard-working," and most of all "country," the name Aaron Tippin immediately comes to mind. These are all titles he is proud to carry in his life and his music.

Born in Pensacola, Florida, and raised in the "dark corner" of western South Carolina, Aaron is no stranger to hard work. An airplane crash that injured his father, who had made his living as a pilot, caused the family to turn to farming. Aaron, the youngest of four children, was put on a tractor at the age of eight and often put in a 12-hour workday when he wasn't in school. "I learned at a very early age a lot about what it takes to survive. I used to sing to pass the time while I worked in the fields. I think that's why my singin' voice is so loud. I had to sing over the noise of the tractor to hear myself."

Aaron applied that work ethic to becoming a successful singer/songwriter. In 1987 he packed up Dazee, his beloved car, and moved to Nashville to pursue his dreams. He would spend his nights working at a mill in Kentucky and spend his days driving 60 miles to Nashville to write songs. Somewhere in between, he would lift weights at the local gym to keep his prize-winning physique in shape. His songwriting skills had come to the attention of a Nashville publishing company, and he signed on as a staff member.

"That was a great time in my life," says Aaron. "I barely had enough money for food, so I would buy a 20-pound bag of beans and eat that every day for lunch and dinner, but I was so happy that I was getting to do what I loved."

In 1990, one of Aaron's songs came across the desk of an RCA Record executive. The song was not what they were looking for at the time, but the unique singer was. "I used to sing on my own demos to save money," Tippin said, laughing. "I had forgotten all about wanting to be a singer. By this time I considered myself a songwriter." Aaron's songs had been cut by the Kingsmen, David Ball, the MidSouth Boys, Mark Collie, and Charlie Pride.

Luckily, the record label saw more than a songwriter in Tippin and signed him to a recording contract. His first single, "You've Got to Stand for Something," allowed Aaron to go to the Persian Gulf with Bob Hope to entertain the troops. "People always ask me what I am most proud of in my career, and I always say that going to the Gulf was the most rewarding thing I have gotten to do so far. I was so thankful to get the chance to give a little back to the guys and gals over there defending our country. There's not much that can top that feeling."

Over the next seven years, Tippin gained the undying love of his fans. His magnetic personality is well suited for the stage. His high-voltage, action-packed shows draw a wide fan demographic. Everyone from children to grandparents come to see his electrifying performances. "I put everything I've got into my show. I don't want anyone leaving that place disappointed. I change my show every year so that folks won't be seein' the same old thing. I like to keep 'em guessing and leave 'em wanting more. I have to give Reba McEntire credit for a lot of that. I used to sit on the side of the stage and watch how she could grab an audience. People want to be entertained, and she made me realize that. There's nothin' more satisfying than lookin' out into the crowd and knowin' that they are really enjoying themselves and that you're responsible for that. That is an awesome feeling!"

Throughout the years, Aaron has penned and performed such memorable hits as "You've Got to Stand for Something," "There Ain't Nothing Wrong with the Radio," "My Blue Angel," and "Working Man's PhD," all of which received the Million-Air award from BMI. This prestigious award is given to only a select group of songs that have been played one million times on the airways.

"I write about what I know and what I've experienced. That's the only way I can relate to it and the only way it can be real to me. I love songwriting. There is something so satisfying in coming up with an idea and turning it into something that means something to people. I am a fan of the 'old school' of country writers and artists. My heroes are people like Hank Williams Sr., Jimmie Rodgers, and Hank Snow. I try to keep traditional country alive, and I try to do that with my writing and my singing. "My Blue Angel" is a good example of what I'm about. I wanted to bring the country yodel back. That's cool to me, that's country."

In 1995 Tippin married Thea Corontzos. Aaron, Thea, and his manager, Billy Craven, created Aaron's company, Tip Top Entertainment. Having been in the business several years, Aaron realized that the best way to keep control over what was happening in his career was to bring it in-house. "I am really proud of Tip Top. We have our management, publicity, accounting, and fan club all under one roof. That way, if you have a question about what's going on in a certain area, all you gotta do is walk down the hall and ask."

Aaron also opened two hunting supply stores called Aaron Tippin Firearms. One is located close to where he lives in Smithville, Tennessee, and the other is run by his father in Oak City, North Carolina. His love for hunting and the outdoors prompted him to venture into the retail business. "I started out talking to a friend of mine about the idea, and the next thing you know, he and I were in business. It just took off from there and has turned into a really booming thing."

In December 1997, the Tippins welcomed an addition to their family -- a son named Theordore Emory, whom they fondly refer to as Teddy. "I have a daughter who is 20 years old so it's been long time since I've changed a diaper, and I am lovin' every minute of it. Sometimes I look at Teddy and see myself in him. I hope I can teach him the things I have learned from experience -- that it's important to be yourself no matter what everyone else is doing and to not forget where you come from."

Aaron, Thea, his daughter, Charla, and Teddy share a log home located on 300 acres in rural DeKalb County, east of Nashville.

Aaron signed to Lyric Street Records in June 1998 -- his first single, "For You I Will," will ship to radio in July 1998 followed by an album set for release in the fall.

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