Tanya was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She has been singing since the tender age of 5 in her parent’s church where her father, Bishop Joe Goldsmith, a renowned artist in the Gospel Quartet arena and her mother, the late Evangelist Jessie Goldsmith were the Pastors.

At the age of 9, Tanya Pia’ was featured on television in which she performed with “Pilgrim Church” for the late Archbishop Roy E. Brown’s televised Christian Christmas production. Two years later at age 11, she performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City. By the age of 16, she became part of the “The CD Hawkins Group.” The group won the “McDonald’s Gospel Fest” and “The Sony Innovator Awards” held at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Tanya Pia’ has also performed in the Film Documentary, “The Handicapped Children” for a Disabled Foundation. Her stage performances include “Walk in the Light” and “God’s Creation.” She has worked for artists and producers such as Stephanie Mills, Mariah Carey, Al Green, Brandy, New Kids on the Block and Rodney Jerkins aka” Darkchild,” to name a few. To add to her accomplishments, Tanya Pia’ has been featured in the “Daily News” quoting her voice – “Making A Joyful Noise.”​