Jaci Rae

About Jaci Rae

Tonya Jaci Rae is an independent country singer-songwriter who has achieved four number-one singles on independent country radio stations and a Top 15 placement on European charts. Her album "Can't Push a River" and hit single "Like a Child" gained significant airplay in the indie music scene. She received the Golden Music Award for Female Vocalist of the Year. Beyond music, she became a number-one bestselling author with Simon & Schuster and works as a forensic psychologist, biologist, and radio host known as the original "Indie Crusader."

In this interview

• Performs country songs including covers and original material
• Demonstrates vocal range across blues and country styles
• Showcases emotional interpretation of classic songs

Since this interview

In February 2026, Rae launched a new website as a central hub for her creative work and prepared to release "Behind the Velvet Curtain," a biography of Grand Ole Opry legend Ernie Ashworth and his wife Betty. She also published personal finance and cookbook titles.