TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- Tommi Jo, an East Texas songwriter, is set to release her first album titled "Fairy Tales," inspired by her journey through music and personal loss.

Growing up in a musical family, Tommi Jo was surrounded by music, which fueled her passion for songwriting. Despite setbacks in her career, she found renewed inspiration after the passing of her father in August 2022, leading her to write the song 'Neverland.'

"I'm a songwriter at heart; that is my true passion out of everything I do," Tommi Jo said, reflecting on her lifelong dedication to music.

Tommi Jo's early exposure to music came from her family, who all played and encouraged her love of music. "There's a lot of noise in my house, growing up," she recalled, which led her to write her first song.

In high school

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