Charles Tiner Music

Charles Tiner is a soulful blues artist who comes from a strong foundation in gospel music.  Born in Chicago, Illinois, Tiner’s father who was a Baptist Pastor moved his entire family from Chi-town to Springfield, Illinois where he and an older brother served as the church musicians at his father’s church.  Tiner, educated himself through the public school system In Springfield. Tiner also involved himself in musicals, plays and other community activities creating a love for the arts.  Tiner further educated himself In St. Louis, Missouri earning an associates degree in criminal justice and bachelor’s in theology.  Tiner began singing and developing a love for music at the age of 5 years old.  That love for singing and playing the piano catapulted him into singing in several bands as the lead singer and front man while playing the keys. With a soulful style of singing, Tiner is able to connect with his audiences with any performance.  His high energetic style of performing captivates audiences of all age groups.  Tiner’s experience in Gospel music created an easy transition into his love for the genre of Blues.  He has written multiple songs and have sung them abroad.  Tiner has performed with Gospel Music Icon Walter Hawkins and has sung backup with R&B superstar R Kelly at a pre-super bowl game for the St. Louis Rams.