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Donald's Encyclopedia of Popular MusicA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZBROOKS, Karen(b 29 April '54, Dallas TX). Former professional team roper and barrel racer on the rodeo circuit, then a country songwriter. Sang on the Austin club scene '75-7, at the time married to singer-songwriter Gary P. Nunn. Joined Rodney Crowell as back-up vocalist '78, moved to Nashville, wrote hits "Tennessee Rose' (Emmylou Harris), "Girls Like Me' (Tanya Tucker). Signed to Warners Bros. Records '81, scored chart-topping duet "Faking Love' with T.G. Sheppard '83, also duet "I Will Dance With You' with Johnny Cash, plus several solo hits. Formed duo, Brooks & Sharp with singer-songwriter Randy Sharp '93. Album I Will Dance With You '85 on WB. |