Connye FloranceConnye Florance, a North Carolina native and Tennessee resident, is an award-winning vocalist; actor, published songwriter and teaching artist...and now published author. She was previously named "Jazz Vocalist of the year" by BET Jazz, received honos as an "Esteemed Southern Artist" from SouthernArtistry.org and Tennessee Arts Commission. Featured on more than 27 recordings, Connye appeared toured on and off-Broadway and tours nationally with her one-woman show, Jazz Rhapsody. She has enjoyed decades of stage and studio performances headlining jazz rooms and festivals, black box theaters and concert halls. Always a lover of language, Connye has crafted many kids songs and is delighted with this present accomplishment - her first published children's book. Read More Read Less