Southern-born, New York City-based Tara Leigh Cobble has spent the past eight years building an indie empire, and it runs as fast and direct as a subway train. This spring she announces the release of a new book and album within months of each other. Crowded Skies: Letters to Manhattan is the follow-up to her first book, Here's to Hindsight: Letters to My Former Self (RELEVANT), a spiritual memoir which prompted reviewers to hail her as "the female Donald Miller." This summer, she released her sixth album, Playing Favorites.
TLC's albums feature many of her friends and influences: Matt Wertz, Dave Barnes, Brandon Heath, Josh Wilson, Kemper Crabb, and members of Caedmon's Call. As if that weren't enough, the trifecta of noteworthy magazines for 20- and 30-somethings, RELEVANT, RELEVANT Leader, and Radiant regularly feature her articles. Last year found her contributing to The Voice (Thomas Nelson), The One Year Life Verse Devotional (Tyndale), and Songs From The Voice, Vol. II: Son of the Most High.
Whether playing, leading worship, or speaking at a conference, TLC has a phenomenal ability to disarm any audience with her quick wit and engaging stage presence. She casts a lasting impression amongst fans and critics alike and has participated in 1,700+ events for singles, college students, women's groups, and youth groups across 42 states. And she's only just begun.
Ft. Worth Star-Telegram:
"Her lyrics often seem blazed together by a voice that holds comparison to Sheryl Crow."
Nashville Rage:
"...edgier take on Natalie Merchant-style songwriting."
Christian Single:
"[There are] many achievements that this indie veteran conveys on her latest [album] - a true must-have for acoustic rock / progressive folk aficionados."
Mid-Year's Resolutions 3 days ago
This is the year of TLC for TLC. In other words, I've been trying to get my crap together so that I can be the best version of myself for God, others, and myself. My New Year's Resolutions were:
- Part of my day that nothing infringes on #1: Jesus.
Reading the Word,...
Playing Favorites
Crowded Skies: Letters to Manhattan
Heres to Hindsight: Letters to My Former Self (RELEVANT)
Heres To Hindsight
Things You Cant Stop With Your Hands
well said :) here's to shoes and a social networking friendship until we meet in "real life."
posted Jun 24
ok.....so i received your newest book yesterday at 9:15ish am in Seoul. began reading it immediately. could not put it down, but had to finish teaching the day and some other random errands. laughed and turned the pages like mad. read until i could not keep eyes open any longer........finished this evening around 6:45ish pm. WOW, WOW, and more WOW! i loved it and felt like i just spent four days with you. no, i am not a freak.......i just really love the book. you rock!!! go TLC!
posted Apr 3
I just sang Chas a song so I had to sing you one too. But you have to guess what song it is. Tweety tweet tweet tweet tweet tweet. Tweet tweet tweet. Tweet TWEET TWEET. Tweety tweet tweet tweet tweet tweet tweet tweet tweet tweet tweet tweet. Ah, good song! lol
posted Mar 21
Hey baby bird! This is Erica. I'm "managing" our tweets virb page b/c she doesn't know how to! How do you like the Tory Burch color scheme??
posted Mar 5
Ok so yea, I might be on just a tiny bit of crack. But if you've ever heard a horse dog speak you listen to it!
posted Mar 4
I'm a reason to smile YEAH!!! :o) ps - I saw the horse dog on my way home today. It told me to tell you that you're on crack.
posted Mar 4
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The Window Room says:
Saw this today. Thought you might enjoy it :) http://www.vimeo.com/670915
posted Jun 25