Teresa Hickman is the band's lead female singer.

Teresa has been  playing in bands for 20 years (ever since she was 6 years old!).  She grew up on a farm in northern Illinois, singing in both the church choir and the Forreston High School "Madrigals".

Teresa moved to Dallas some years ago and has been heavily involved in the Dallas music scene ever since.  She played for many years with Danny and the Dinosaurs where she sang and played saxophone.

Some of Teresa's musical influences include Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt, Bette Midler, Pat Benatar and Etta James.

Teresa has been with Don't Tell Mama since their formation in 2005.