QUIANA PARLER

Quiana Parler, is the lead vocalist for the critically-acclaimed, Grammy award winning quintet, Ranky Tanky. While a Harleyville native, Quiana relocated to Charleston, South Carolina, in 1998, after beginning her professional career a few years prior singing for Calvin Gilmore of “The Carolina Opry” and eventually becoming one of the most sought after vocalists in the Low Country. 

In 2003, her placement in the Top 48 of the hit TV show, American Idol, led to her being a featured vocalist on numerous national tours and sharing the stage with some of the country’s most well-known artists including Kelly Clarkson, Maroon 5, Keith Sweat, Clay Aiken, and Miranda Lambert. Quiana has also recorded with some of the music industry’s most respected producers like Walter Afanasieff and David Foster. 

In addition to her world-wide touring experience, Quiana has appeared on broadcast programs including NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Good Morning America, Tyra, NBC’s Today, and many more.

Quiana continues to live in the Charleston area with her son and as a lead vocalist of the Grammy Award winning band Ranky Tanky who was recently recognized and honored with a resolution by SC House of Representatives for their achievements in the music industry.