Paulette Carlson

Paulette Carlson
Birth namePaulette Tenae Carlson
Born (1952-10-11) October 11, 1952 (age 72)
OriginMoose Lake, Minnesota, United States
GenresCountry
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1983–present
LabelsRCA, Warner Bros., Capitol, Pandean
Formerly ofHighway 101
WebsitePaulette Carlson Official Website

Paulette Tenae Carlson (born October 11, 1952) is an American country music singer-songwriter, who rose to fame in the 1980s as the founder and lead vocalist for the country band Highway 101. With Highway 101, she charted four No. 1 hit singles, seven Top 10 hits and won two Country Music Association Awards. As a solo artist, she has charted five times on Hot Country Songs and recorded three studio albums. Her most successful solo single is "I'll Start with You", which peaked at number 21 in 1991. Carlson continues to tour and record new music as a solo artist.