NASHVILLE, TN — One of the state’s most versatile vocalists, as well as a former runner-up on “The Voice,” will be showcasing her skills in a jazz vein this weekend. Wendy Moten, a longtime resident of both Memphis and Nashville, will perform in concert at the Jazz Workshop on Nov. 14. Moten finished second during the 21st season of NBC’s vocal competition program “The Voice.” She recently released a new LP, “Wendy Moten Sings Richard Whiting,” produced by Paul Brown.
As a solo artist, she is best known for the top-five hit “Come In Out of the Rain” and for her solo performances in stadiums across America with Michael Bolton as his opening act.
She’s also had three solo projects on EMI Records. Moten has recorded duets with such artists as Michael McDonald, Kirk Whalum, Larry Carlton, Vince Gill, Michael Lington and John Oates. Her voice has also been featured on the film soundtracks “The Pagemaster” and “Mr. Wonderful.”
Moten worked for more than two decades as an in-demand background vocalist. She spent about 15 years touring the world with Julio Iglesias as his duet partner, singing in four languages and joining him onstage before world leaders.
She toured for many years on Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s Soul2Soul tours, spent several years with Martina McBride and joined Vince Gill in 2016. She frequently performs at the Grand Ole Opry and is a member of the Grammy-winning band The Time Jumpers.
Moten’s concert begins at 7:30 p.m. The Jazz Workshop is located at 1012 Buchanan Street, Nashville.
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