Tracey will be touring with Sean Hogan's Christmas tour landing in 34 stops across Canada , for more infomation visit www.seanhogan.com      Tracey's CD "Dreaming Out Loud" features music by the best songwriters and musicians in Canada has to offer and was produced by Steve Fox at Louis Sedmak's studio in Edmonton. Tracey hand-picked each song, and after listening to the CD you will not only recognize the versatility of this dynamite performer you will realize her depth as well.  Just listen to the tracks "Connected" and "The Other Side of the Story " and you'll see what we mean. BIOGRAPHY     Tracey started life in the Maritimes, moved to Ontario, then Saskatchewan, and now resides in Medicine Hat, Alberta.  Despite the westward transitions, one thing has never changed - her love of music!     Born in Nova Scotia, Tracey came by her musical attributes honestly.  Her Grandmother, Myra, sang lead bass with the famous "Sweet Adelines".  Her mother was very musical as well, participating faithfully in the church choir.

Since Tracey was a little girl, she remembers her love of singing.  She performed throughout her childhood and teenage years and excelled at vocal competitions from Ontario to Saskatchewan. Soon she was called upon to perform at SJHL games, weddings, award banquets and other events. Medicine Hat, Alberta quickly became aware of Tracey's singing abilities when she moved there in 1995 and won the New Country 1270 CHAT vocal competition.  Tracey was such a hit that the radio station invited her to perform live on-air for their half-hour Rodeo Road Show. Soon, she was asked to sing at Medicine Hat's Summer Festival and on TV 6 & 3's annual Christmas special.      In 1999, Tracey entered a nation-wide country music talent competition. Her vocal selections and luminous personality won the judges over. The Calgary Sun was quick to do an article about Medicine Hat's "next Terri Clark" and CMT interviewed and aired  Tracey's perfomance.  Her winnings included a Nashville recording session which resulted in the release of a self titled CD in March of 2001.   The CD became her calling card to the industry and prepared her for the next step in her career as a recording and touring artist.      Time and time again, Tracey's audiences have warmed to her personality and powerful vocals. Her popularity and fan base increases with each performance. This is the reason that industry and fans alike have welcomed this new CD and why festivals, clubs and events are delighted to bring Tracey James to their stages.