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Tee-Cee Bailey shares her extensive experience in the music touring industry, her journey with Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, and insights into the evolving nature of touring, work-life balance, and mental health support. Tee-Cee
shares her extensive experience in the music touring industry, emphasizing the importance of human connection, evolving technology, and supporting the next generation of industry professionals.
This episode highlights the human element behind the scenes and the power of music to unite and inspire.
Tee-Cee Bailey is a veteran monitor engineer and touring professional with more than 30 years of experience in live music. A classically trained French Horn player, she earned her degree from North Greenville College before graduating from Middle Tennessee State University’s Recording Industry Management Program—then took her education to the road.
Tee-Cee has built an impressive career working at the highest levels of live touring, including extensive work with Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks, where she has been responsible for creating the precise, reliable monitor mixes that artists and musicians depend on night after night. Her career has also included production, tour logistics, and roles with companies including Clair Global.
Beyond the console, Tee-Cee is passionate about the people behind the production. Through her involvement with organizations such as Touring Career Workshop and ECCHO, she supports education, mentorship, crew wellness, and building sustainable careers in the touring industry.
With decades on the road, Tee-Cee brings a unique perspective on what it takes to build a long career in live entertainment—from health and well-being to financial planning and finding balance between life on and off tour.
Her motto says it all: “Embrace the Chaos.”
Monitor Engineer
Some people don’t just work in live events—they embody the heartbeat of the industry. Tee-Cee Bailey is one of those people. With over 30 years in live music, she knows the long hours, the split-second decisions, and the sheer hustle and can-do attitude of making a show happen.
Hailing from South Carolina, Tee-Cee’s journey started as a classically trained French Horn player, earning her degree from North Greenville College before graduating from Middle Tennessee State University’s Recording Industry Management Program. But her real education? That came from the road.
Since 1998, Tee-Cee has been the monitor engineer for Trisha Yearwood, bringing precision and care to every mix. Since 2014, she’s been a full-time force with Garth Brooks. In addition to her expertise behind the console, Tee-Cee is an accomplished production assistant and production manager, proving that her skill set extends far beyond audio.
When she’s not on tour, you’ll find her soaking in the quiet moments—reading, watching backyard wildlife, fly fishing, and digging in the dirt. Her ability to balance the high-intensity world of live events with a deep appreciation for stillness is something we admire.