Bio, Press & Fan Mail
Debra (Debbie) Bailey Rider has been performing in the Jacksonville area for many years. A 2010 graduate of University of North Florida's prestigious jazz studies program, Debra's career has taken her from award-winning jingles singer, character voice actor, to backing vocalist for Lynyrd Skynyrd (1988-1993), merit-award winning songwriter for Unisong International for her song "Charlotte", and Savannah's International Vocal Competition quarterfinalist to Alhambra performances with tribute bands, shows at churches and non-profit organizations like Jacksonville Symphony chartered Body and Soul-The Art of Healing, as well as with various bands in the southeast. Now she has teamed up with some of the best area musicians to form a seven-piece band, Get Closer! A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt.
“Her performance was captivating: she looks like and sings like Ronstadt!” - Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom
Debbie (Bailey) Rider-Lynyrd Skynyrd Days
Debbie toured with Lynyrd Skynyrd from the end of 1988 until the end of 1992
Debra Rider as Linda Ronstadt December 31, 2019
“Debra’s resume is that of a major artist, who has always put her family first, staying in Jacksonville and touring intermittently. Her voice has many colorful nuances and covers a wide range of octaves.” - Rick Grant
— Entertaining U, Jacksonville Florida