Biography

Dawnya has opened for top acts including Tower of Power and The 5th Dimension, has appeared twice on the National Easter Seals Telethon, was headline act at the Heartland BrewFest in Des Moines, Iowa, and has entertained at multitudes of gigs and fundraisers in Minnesota, Iowa, California, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

Since 2007 she has devoted all of her time to songwriting and singing. Her first collection of original songs, Walking on Water, was released in September 2008. A fun mix of jazz, pop, soul and reggae, Dawnya’s songs make you feel good. She takes on life’s questions and offers answers with an openness that leaves you feeling as if you shared secrets with a good friend. Her power is in her depth and understanding, her grace is in her pure, beautiful voice.

Funny and warm at the same time, she captivates audiences with her stories, her ideas, and the gift of her wonderful voice.