Tamia Exclusive Interview for Examiner

Tamia hits a high note.
Photo by G Will Photo

I was granted the privilege of an exclusive interview with Tamia during her "Beautiful Surprise" tour stop in my city. Tamia's PR rep, Michelle, helped coordinate the interview, and I thank her very much.

Tamia's manager, Ray Hammond, does not play! Let me tell you! Mr. Hammond said, "You've got five minutes." And...he meant it. As Tamia and I approached the five minute mark, Mr. Hammond gave me the "wrap this thing on up so we can go" sign and I did as I was told.

My outfit for that night.

I forgot to tell Tamia that she stole my husband. I mean, when I was 13 I decided I would marry Grant Hill. LOL Tamia beat me to him! I guess he was my "Almost" that never was! Just jokes...

Speaking of Tamia and Grant, their marriage has stood the test of time. It has literally been through sickness and in health, for better and for worse. As Tamia alluded to, each of them have had their own struggles through being in the spotlight, upward and downward careers, only to grow with each other through the process.

That's what marriage is about right? You lean on each other. You cheer each other on. You want and push for the greatest and best for each other. Your light does not dim, it only becomes brighter. When two join as one, that's what is supposed to happen. That's how I see marriage. I am his biggest cheerleader and he is mine. 

Tamia said something else that I found important. She and Grant were in it for the long haul from the beginning of their marriage. Their vows meant something to them beyond a wedding day and a ceremony. That's a beautiful thing!

My tools of the trade. Sony voice recorder
and a mic I purchased at RadioShack.

Tamia and her crew go in. 

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