Gloria Tillotson Erardi, a southern belle from Arkansas began singing in church when she was only 2. Even as a small child little Gloria knew that she wanted to be a singer when she grew up. Gloria comes from a family of singers and is related to the famous singer-songwriter Johnny Tillotson who recorded such hit songs as “Poetry in Motion”, “Tears on My Pillow” and “Earth Angel” to name a few. Johnny was one of the top 100 recording artists of the Rock Era according to Billboard Magazine. Gloria drew from her talented relatives inspiration and decided to an early age that she wanted to sing like an earth angel too.                                          

She recently authored a book, “Two Miracles Two Lives Saved” to be published next year which will be accompanied by an album of songs that she wrote and co-produced. Gloria sang a duet with the late great singer John Whitehead, famous for the Grammy nominated inspirational song, “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now.”

Gloria sings “Bridge of Friendship” on the new “Love Has Begun” album featuring Rita, Israel’s Queen of Song. “Bridge of Friendship” is a beautiful prayer about harmony and friendship between people and nations. The song speaks of rising above the temptations of the world and letting joy, peace, unity, harmony and a sense of purpose take over your higher spirit. In a while you will learn that you cannot go through lifetime alone nor get into heaven alone. There is only One who can take you there. Reach out your hand, friendship is the bridge. Gloria’s sweet voice can also be heard singing backup vocals for Rita’s songs on the album.