When your first public appearance is at age 5 and the backing band is the legendary Joe Pope & the Tams, and your father is Jackie Gore, the man known as the “Father of Beach Music”, it is almost certain that your destiny is to become the all-time most popular and recognized female vocalist in the Carolinas. Known throughout the world as the “Original Carolina Girl”, Terri possesses a rare vocal ability that distinguishes her both as a top performer and recording artist.

Including her many awards and recognitions for excellence, Terri has been awarded an unmatched total of 8 CAMMY Awards. She has been voted Female Vocalist of the Year 5 consecutive times from 1996 to 2000. Terri has won two “Solo Album of the Year” awards for both her “Carolina Girl” and “It Don’t Get Better Than This” CDs on Forevermore Records. Terri has recorded with artists such as The Embers, Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The Stylistics, Jay & the Techniques, Danny & the Juniors, Softones, Legendary Dukes, Catalinas, Holiday Band and General Johnson and the Chairmen of the Board. In 2001, Terri released her third cd entitled “Shinning Through”, which garnered tremendous airplay throughout the Southeast with the hit single “Forever The One”.

In 2003, Terri was the first female vocalist in the Carolinas to score two songs on the All-Time Carolina Top 40 Christmas Chart with two original songs “All Around The World” and “Carolina Christmas”. Terri Gore is a staple of Beach Music Radio, receiving more airplay than any other female vocalist. Fessa John Hook of the Rhythm and Beach Network said it best when he stated, “Terri Gore has become a part of both the culture of the Carolinas and our musical conscience”. In 2003, General Johnson and Surfside Records signed Terri (the first female vocalist ever for the label) and recorded the beach music hit “Sugar Daddy”, currently featured on the Surfside release “Beach Music Mermaids”.

Terri Gore, the Original Carolina Girl, has dedicated her life to the pursuit of excellence in entertainment. Her latest musical efforts are the hits “Separate Places” and “Summer’s Gonna Last All Winter Long”, both of which are featured on the Forevermore release “Soul Steppin’ On Ocean Drive”.