Tanya Blount Biography: Husband, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Songs & Movies, Siblings
Tanya Nicole Blount, better known as Tanya Blount, is a renowned American singer, actress, songwriter, author, and musician.
She first gained major attention for Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, where she performed “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” alongside Lauryn Hill. She later became Tanya Trotter and formed the acclaimed duo The War and Treaty with her husband.
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| Real Name: | Tanya Nicole Blount |
| Stage Name: | Tanya Blount |
| Born: | September 25, 1973 (age 52 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | African-American, Afro-Panamanian |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Blount |
| Siblings: | Willie Blount |
| Spouse: | Michael Trotter Jr. |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | Antonio Trotter |
| Occupation: | Singer, Actress, Songwriter, Author, Musician |
| Net Worth: | $3 million |
Early life and education
Tanya Nicole Blount was born on September 25, 1973, in Washington, D.C., to Mr. and Mrs. Blount. Her mother was a homemaker and her father worked as a private investigator.
She grew up singing alongside her older brother Willie Blount, who later performed backup vocals for her. Her religion is Christianity and her ethnicity is African-American, Afro-Panamanian. She attended Potomac High School before studying psychology at Morgan State University, where she sang in the university choir.
Career
Tanya Blount began performing publicly while young, taking part in talent competitions and appearing on Big Break, the television talent show hosted by Natalie Cole.
Her breakthrough came when she was cast as Tanya in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, where her duet of “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” alongside Lauryn Hill became her signature performance. She signed to Polydor Records and released her debut album Natural Thing in 1994.
The album produced the singles “I’m Gonna Make You Mine,” “Through the Rain,” and “Hold On.” She later joined Sean Combs‘ Bad Boy Entertainment and continued working as a singer, songwriter, and musical-theatre performer.
After marrying Michael Trotter Jr., she formed Trotter and Blount, which evolved into The War and Treaty. Their work spans soul, gospel, Americana, country, and folk music.
Awards and nominations
- Soul Train Music Award nomination for Best New Artist.
- Americana Music Award for Emerging Artist of the Year with The War and Treaty.
- Country Music Association Award nomination for Duo of the Year with The War and Treaty.
Personal life
Tanya Blount is 52 years old and is married to Michael Trotter Jr., her musical partner in The War and Treaty. The couple have a son, Antonio Trotter.
Information about any previous romantic relationships is Unknown.
She has built her later musical career alongside her husband, combining soulful vocals, songwriting, live performance, and collaborative work. Her height is unknown.
Net worth
Tanya Blount‘s net worth is $3 million USD. Her income comes mainly from singing, songwriting, acting, music releases, live performances, publishing, and collaborative work as one half of The War and Treaty.
Her earlier recording career, Natural Thing, film work, and subsequent success alongside Michael Trotter Jr. have contributed to her earnings.
Filmography
- Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
- The Family That Preys
- Life Story of Marvin Gaye
Discography
- Natural Thing
- Healing Tide
- Lover’s Game
- Love Affair
- Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit soundtrack
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