TONI TENNILLE – 80 YEARS OLD

Known for her hit songs, Love Will Keep Us Together and Do That To Me One More Time, Toni Tennille is a famous singer, songwriter, and musician back in the day. She was also the other half of the duo she had with her husband, which they were called together as Captain and Tennille. Together, they worked on timeless music in the ’70s and ’80s. For a long time, the couple had a strong relationship but later fell apart and needed a settlement in the courts with their attorneys. Despite the separation, they remained friends through the years and assisted each other, especially when her ex-husband had health issues.

Tenille was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama. She is the eldest of four siblings. Tenille’s father was the owner of a furniture store. He also had a position in the Alabama Legislature for four years. Her mother, Cathryn, was a host for a TV show that was once broadcasted daily in Alabama. She was a student at Sidney Lanier High School and went on to be enrolled at Auburn University, where she was trained on how to play classical piano. Tenille also performed with the Auburn Knights, which was the university’s main band.