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LEAD SINGER- CALVIN RAY

Calvin Ray is from Mt. Washington, Ky. He's the featured singer at Calvin Ray's Live Music. Calvin is 27 and began singing at age 18. In his 9 years of singing Calvin has performed on National TV 4 times. In 2001 and 2003 on the Jerry Lewis National Telethon in Hollywood, CA and in 2006 and 2007 on the Jerry Lewis National Telethon in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2001 Calvin also sang at the ACM Golf Classic in Burbank, California at the Castaways Restaurant. Where he met Brad Paisley & Montgomery Gentry, and sang right after Blake Shelton. In 2000 Calvin made it to the Kentucky State Finals of the Jimmy Dean True Value Country Showdown. Before opening his music theater he sang at Jamborees and Music Theatres throughout Kentucky, Indiana and Nashville. Calvin has won many contests throughout his career some of which were at the Nashville Palace in Nashville, TN. In 2004 he appeared in International Musicians Magazine and on WBKO News in 2005. Just recently in 2007 Calvin released his debut cd on BSW RECORDS. His NEW CD "TAKE THAT CHANCE" was released on June 25, 2007. The first single was released June 11, 2007 ON RADIO NATIONWIDE. This single is called "SHOULD'VE BEEN SINGIN ROCK OF AGES" a great country gospel song. Aug. 26 2007 Calvin recieved the Epiphone Lifetime Achievement Award. Sept. 3rd 2007 Calvin sang on National TV for the 4th time in Las Vegas on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.

STEEL GUITAR- JIM VEST

Jim Vest is one of The World's Greatest Steel Guitarists. He is the Steel Guitarists at Calvin Ray's Live Music. Jim's talent on the steel guitar has made him one of the top "A" team recording musicians in the world.  He is the recipient of the "Super Picker Award", (for musicians who have played on million selling records). He is known as a musician, producer, songwriter, publisher, singer, actor, and leader of the world famous "Nashville Cats"! Some of the Top Ten songs Jim has played on include: Chiseled In Stone - Vern Gosdin (1989 Song of the Year), Only Hell My Momma Ever Raised - Johnny Paycheck, Take This Job And Shove It - Johnny Paycheck, Slide Off Your Satin Sheets - Johnny Paycheck, Rolling With The Flow - Charlie Rich, Set 'Em Up Joe - Vern Gosdin. It's an honor to have Jim playing the steel at Calvin Ray's!   

LEAD GUITAR- DENNIS ADKINS

Dennis Adkins is from Bowling Green, Ky. He is the Lead Guitarists at Calvin Ray's Live Music. He's not only a fantastic guitar player. He's a great song writer and singer. Dennis wrote one of George Strait's Biggest Hits, ACE IN THE HOLE. His pickin and singing will have you rockin in your seat.

PIANO- KIRK JOHNSON

Kirk Johnson is from Morgantown, Ky. Kirk is the Keyboard Player at Calvin Ray's Live Music. He began playing the piano at the age of 10 and made his first public debut at age 16. Kirk is a master of the Keyboard. In addition to playing the piano Kirk is a wonderful singer.

BACKUP SINGER- MELISSA JOHNSON

Melissa Johnson is from Morgantown, Ky. Melissa is the main Backup Singer at Calvin Ray's Live Music. She sang her first solo at age 8. She is one of the best singers around and she can harmonize with anyone. You'll enjoy her beautiful singing.

BASS GUITAR- MATT MCGEE

Matt McGee is one of Nashville's finest musicians! Matt is the Bass Player at Calvin Ray's Live Music. Currently he is a Studio Bassist and Producer. Spanning his 30 plus years as a full-time musician, he has played bass guitar live, recorded or televised (TV) with the following: Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Tracy Lawrence, Mel Tillis, Pam Tillis, Hank Williams Jr., Jimmy Dean, Sylvia, Jimmy C. Newman, John Berry, Jeannie Sealy, Lynn Anderson, Josh Turner, Charlie Daniels Band, Linda Davis, TG Shepherd, Willie Nelson, Oak Ridge Boys, Calvin Ray, Darryl Singletary, Ricky Skaggs, Allison Krauss, Tammie Cochran, Little Jimmy Dickens, Johnny Russell, Larry Gatlin, Vern Gosdin, Narville Felts, Jack Greene, Jim Vest.

DRUMS- BEVERLY MCGEE

"Bev" has been a professional drummer and singer for over 30 years. Bev currently plays Drums at Calvin Ray's Live Music. From the hills of Virginia (Norton) to the stages of downtown Nashville's Broadway and world famous Printer's Alley, her vocal and drumming talents have spanned all genres. It doesn't hurt to have started at age 5 either. Bev has played drums with such artists as: Roni Stoneman, Johnny Rodriguez, Martha Carson, John Snider, Bill Monroe, Little Jimmy Dickens, Jerry Lee Lewis.

 

 

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