The timeless voice ofTracie Spencer
From an 11-year-old Star Search champion to the soulful artist behind Tender Kisses — explore the music, the moments, and what's next.
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An Iowa girl. A generational voice.
Born in Waterloo, Iowa, Tracie Spencer first captured the country's attention in 1987 as the youngest junior vocalist champion on Star Search. She signed to Capitol Records at age 11 — then the youngest female artist ever on the label — and went on to deliver some of the most enduring R&B singles of her era.
From Symptoms of True Love and This House to the unforgettable Tender Kisses and It's All About You, her voice still defines a feeling — warm, vulnerable, unmistakably hers.
Read the full story◆ The song everyone loves
Tender Kisses
Released in 1991 from Make the Difference, "Tender Kisses" became a #2 Billboard R&B hit and a slow-jam essential that still moves generations.
◆ Live · 2023
Jam Session
Tracie back on stage trading verses on Tender Kisses with El DeBarge, Shanice Wilson, Flex Alexander, Darius McCrary, and host Shana Mangatal — proof the voice hasn't lost a note.
