AUDRA

Three notes from her lips draw silence in a jam-packed room. People stop mid-sentence to pay attention to this powerful yet sultry voice. Her sweet, yet soulful songs capture your heart in the moment you meet Audra Raulyns.

Named after the strong-willed Big Valley character, Audra, the daughter of a truck driving papa and song writing momma was destined for early voyages to Nashville. By the age of 15, this young Toronto born teen’s experiences in Tennessee had spoiled any sensible notion of any ordinary existence. A ride in Waylon’s limo, a song on Jerry Lee’s stage, Printer’s Alley’s full right of entry, and actually recording in Alabama’s award winning Music Mills Studio were accomplishments more than many have experienced.

Two tracked radio releases and tours back in Canada complete with fairs and festivals, and an appearance on the Tommy Hunter Show deep-seated the desire of her young spirit. Soon after her freshman adventures, her family relocated to the East Coast. The young woman would take her remarkably mature talents to Nova Scotia and Audra would find herself with a new home and new ties, touring into the New England States.

A Full length Gospel recording and radio and television appearances flavored her soulful melodies with her divine inheritance. The Syracuse NY Church of God Conference and her association with the television program Souls Harbor in Bangor Maine built her foundation deep into the North Eastern States.

In Nova Scotia, the Country Music Week Showcases of 98 linked Audra, direct to Nashville. Introducing her to famed Nashville song writer Kim Tribble. Her five piece band Dark Horse, toured throughout the Maritimes at Provincial Exhibitions, Dance Halls and Theatres as well as many appearances on ASN’s Breakfast Television, at Casino Nova Scotia and Natal Day Festivities.

Her radio release of “Could You Walk a Mile?” instilled in Maritimer’s Audra’s incredible gift of song. No other female Entertainer in Atlantic Canada compels audiences the way she can. This performer, beyond the typical description, needs to be experienced. Audra commands her platform, no matter the stage, the lounge, the concert hall, the pub or theater. She coerces you to laugh, cry, dance and sing along. 

Audra has released a CD with fifteen songs, twelve of which have very little editing and were recorded in one take - live, raw and real. Her “In the Moment” CD, encompasses four decades of music that cross the boundaries. Oldies like “Johnny One Time” to the modern day pop crossovers such as “

Do you know what it feels like to loose 180 lbs? She does!!