Still Magnolias

Still? Magnolias? STILL? Yes, it is spelled correctly. A trio of three Southern women with strong musical backgrounds and a sincere desire to keep good ole Southern music alive. These ladies, Amanda Brown, Karen Korb and Rebecca Harris, are capable of performing any musical style and can "Show-out at the drop of a hat!". Even though they all have plates full of career, family and home, they still find time to cook up something special. From "Homegrown" songs picked fresh from their "garden of life" to the finest jazz cuisine, they can dish it out with a passion, warm it up with sincerity, spice it up with a little woman's scorn, then drizzle a little honey-dripping harmony on your plate. Want to meet them?

When Amanda looks at her life she says, "Life is about living, no waiting, so get in the car girl and Let's Go!" A native of Mobile, AL, she is a registered nurse with a Masters Degree in Management. The talented third of Still Magnolias wears many hats during her day. She holds a full-time administrative job at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA and is a part-time Labor and Delivery Nurse at Newnan Hospital in Newnan, GA. She is the wife of one, mother of two, one of three Still Magnolias and the second of four daughters.

Amanda's first song, "The Best Man," was written about her father who was killed in a work-related accident when she was eight years old. Her mom, Shirley, father, Charlie, and her grandfather, Lee Terrell Prophitt, passed along to her deep roots in music. The legacy of her grandfather is forever captured in "Grandpa's Music," an early co-writing venture with her cousin, Karen. The song tells what it was like growing up in a mill village with a musical family. "I thought everyone grew up with music," says the crooner. "What a shock when I found out they didn't."

Listen to her music and you will hear that Amanda weaves into every song her stories, her humor, and her heart. "Singing three part harmony is one of the purest ways to touch someone's heart." If you don't believe her, then come and listen to Still Magnolias sing. What an experience you will have!

When you ask Rebecca if she has lived in Columbus, GA all her life she will chuckle and tell you, "Not yet! I still have a lot of living to do!" Believe me when I tell you this barely 5 foot dynamo can pack 48 hours worth of living in 24 and never bust a sweat. Rebecca is the Entertainment Coordinator for Phenix City Parks and Recreation. She is one very busy lady making carnivals, street dances, concerts happen in Phenix City. This remarkable woman has an uncanny knack for making people give 110% of themselves.

Rebecca's richly varied musical experience incorporates jazz, country, rock, folk, blues and gospel into her distinctive lead and harmonic vocals. As a singer-songwriter she draws from her life experiences as a true southern woman. "The Shelter" was written to let women know that there is a place to go if they are in an abusive situation. This song premiered at a benefit concert for the Columbus Alliance of Battered Women in October of 2000.

All of the trio boast of rich Indian heritage, but it is Rebecca who spends her spare time reading up on Indian history, folklore, and natural healing. She and her husband, Stan, a talented artist, remodeled their home to reflect a unique southwestern aura. Her writings are both passionate and light-hearted. She is happiest when she moves her audience to feel the power of her words. She has a unique gift of making people feel like they are sitting on her back porch swing, singing along and possibly becoming part of her next song.

If you ask Karen about her life so far, her response is that it has been an incredibly enjoyable adventure. An original Florida native, she cut her teeth on the music of her grandfather, Lee Terrell Prophitt. One of her fondest memories is listening to all the music that came from her grandparent's house. Music has always been her passion. The song, "Flight 307," came while driving home from a trip to Nashville with Amanda. It was hastily polished off at a center table at "The Loft" in Columbus twenty minutes before show time.

Karen, like the other two, also wears many hats. She teaches high school Spanish at Benjamin Russell High School during the day and at night you will find her teaching aspiring writers the rudiments of English Composition I and II at Central Alabama Community College. She teaches Sunday School, leads a Bible Study, sings in the Arbor Praise and Worship Service at First United Methodist, and during her summers has been known to strap on power tools and get down and dirty with Appalachian Service Project in the Appalachian Mountains.

Harmony is her favorite part of a song. She loves to find those haunting additions to make a song full. A storyteller at heart, Karen loves weaving stories into songs and performances. This singing teacher loves her job, loves to sing and wonders, just how many people can get up every morning and know that every major thing they do in their lives they love?" She can, because she does.

Each theme "entree" comes complete with costumes and props and is embellished with humorous stories and good ole Southern hospitality. Customized shows are available with prior notice.

A smorgasbord of patriotic melodies comprised of some of the best red, white, and blue ballads of all time. This show is sure to make anyone stand up and salute.

A tantalizing tribute to life in the south and the true strength of Southern women, served in our parlor with tea and crumpets like any good Southern daughter.

A bucket of your favorite Saturday morning western tunes doused with some modern country favorites. We all grew up going to those old B grade westerns and fell in love with cowboys like Gene, Roy, Rex, Lash and Tex.

An abundant spread of inspirational music from days gone by to rekindle memories of homecomings and dinners on the ground.

-Corporate events -Civic events -Church and School socials -Fairs and Festivals -Rodeos -Benefits -Private Parties **Optional musicians are available upon request. Length of shows can vary according to circumstances and budget

"Still Magnolias are very interesting and unique. Their shows are so much fun. Our residents talk about them for weeks!"

Tracy Wilbourn

These chicks are the best.... You want fun and entertainment, then you've got to hear and see the Still Magnolias.

Love You Gals! Herb

ChitChat's - Sylacauga, AL

"What fun! Love the costumes, Love the girls, Love the harmony! Great Shows!"

"I could never thank Still Magnolias enough. Amanda, Karen, and Rebecca helped our women through song to reach, help and heal. Their music touched lives in a way that nothing else could."

"For a more distinctive style of Southern entertainment"