Tanya Nolan

Tanya Nolan
Born (1973-12-24) December 24, 1973
Galveston, Texas, U.S.
OriginHouston, Texas, U.S.
Genres
OccupationsSinger
songwriter
record producer
Websitetanyanolanmusic.com

Tanya Nolan (born December 24, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter. She has appeared on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay and Smooth Jazz Airplay charts. Nolan founded the record label ArtsessionZ and operates childcare businesses in Galveston County, Texas.[1][2]

Early life and education

Nolan was born and raised in Galveston, Texas. She was a snare drummer for the Grambling State University Tiger Marching Band while attending Grambling State University.[3][4]

Career

In 2022, her single "Good Woman" charted on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart.[5] Her collaboration with CeeLo Green, "My Best," also appeared on the same chart.[6] In 2023, "Pace Yourself" featuring Raheem DeVaughn continued her presence on the Adult R&B Airplay chart.[7][8]

In 2024, Nolan released the smooth jazz single "Nobody." In 2025, "Like Water (SoulPersona Remix)" charted on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Airplay chart.[9] In 2025, she released "Blessings," her first gospel single.[10][11]

Business and philanthropy

Nolan owns and operates childcare centers in the Galveston area, including Aww Better Child Care and Nolan's Child Care Center.[9] She also works in real estate and consumer product development.[12]

Her nonprofit organization, Nolan's Gift of Hope, conducts community outreach.[11] She has performed for the She Ready Foundation, founded by Tiffany Haddish.[13][14]

Personal life

Nolan is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. She married Kimberly Crawford.[15][16][17]

Honors

Nolan has received a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award (2024), honorary doctorates in Humanitarianism and Music from Leaders Esteem University (2024), and an annual proclamation of Tanya Nolan Day by the City of Galveston.[18][9][11]

Discography

  • "Good Woman" (2022) – No. 20 Billboard Adult R&B Airplay
  • "My Best" featuring CeeLo Green (2022) – No. 25 Billboard Adult R&B Airplay
  • "Pace Yourself" featuring Raheem DeVaughn (2023) – No. 13 Billboard Adult R&B Airplay
  • "Nobody" (2024) – No. 28 Billboard Smooth Jazz Airplay
  • "Like Water (SoulPersona Remix)" (2025) – No. 11 Billboard Smooth Jazz Airplay
  • "Blessings" (2025) - No.1 Billboard Gospel Airplay

See also

References

  1. ↑ Guerra, Joey (June 16, 2022). "Houston singer Tanya Nolan takes pride in being a Black lesbian artist in country music". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Tanya Nolan". CBS News. Good Day Sacramento. March 1, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Galveston native Tanya Nolan is a multifaceted trailblazer". GalvNews. February 28, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  4. ↑ Beazley, Kathryn (March 2023). "No Pressure". Coast Monthly. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  5. ↑ "First Listen: Tanya Nolan – 'Good Woman'". SoulTracks. May 25, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  6. ↑ "New in LGBTQ Entertainment – August 26, 2022". OutSmart Magazine. August 26, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Singer and songwriter Tanya Nolan blends beats, business, and blessings in her next chapter". Click2Houston. KPRC-TV. June 25, 2025. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Tanya Nolan Enlists Raheem DeVaughn for New Song 'Pace Yourself'". Rated R&B. January 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  9. 1 2 3 "Galveston's Tanya Nolan scores Top 10 Billboard Smooth Jazz hit". KPRC-TV (Click2Houston). June 25, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  10. ↑ "JGM Pick of the Week: October 7, 2025". Journal of Gospel Music. October 7, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  11. 1 2 3 "Galveston native Tanya Nolan is a multifaceted trailblazer". GalvNews. February 28, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Tanya Nolan on The Steve Harvey Morning Show". The Steve Harvey Morning Show (Podcast). February 18, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  13. ↑ Harris, Janelle (June 26, 2025). "Tanya Nolan Heats Up Houston Life with Chart-Topping Music, Boss Moves & Big Heart". SHEEN Magazine. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Tanya Nolan Returns as Headliner for Tiffany Haddish's She Ready Foundation Gala". Los Angeles Sentinel. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  15. ↑ Guerra, Joey (June 23, 2023). "Houston Pride playlist: Christina Wells, Jazell Royale, DJ GNDRBNDR and more LGBTQ+ artists". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Houstonians talk about what Pride means: 'Love, acceptance, celebration'". ingalt.com. June 23, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Watch: Meet R&B songstress and LGBTQ activist Tanya Nolan". TheGrio. June 24, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  18. ↑ "R&B and Wine Connoisseur: Chart-Topper Tanya Nolan". Black News Scoop. August 15, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
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