Collin’s musical favorites include:
The Beach Boys
Elton John
Johnny Cash
Waylon Jennings

just to name a few... He was named “Arkansan of the Year” in 1996. There is a “Collin Raye Drive” on Hwy 71, in his birthplace of DeQueen, Arkansas
 
...He plays Guitar, Bass & Drums
 ...He has climbed Mount Rainer …He Recorded “Cold Cold Heart” & “Honky Tonk Heroes” for Tribute to Tradition. ...He Recorded “Brown Sugar” for Stone Country... He Recorded “The Wall “ for NASCAR Runnin’ Wide Open... He Recorded “Let It Be” for Come Together (Beatles Tribute Album)... Did you know Collin has a mean left hook? He’s an avid boxing fan, has hung out with “The Undertaker”, “duked” it out with a few pros and hopes to meet his hero “Muhammad Ali”.

This isn't his official title, of course, but it's the role he occupies whether he's picking bluegrass with his boyhood heroes backstage at the Grand Ole Opry or trading jazz licks with the house band on The Late Show with David Letterman. Gill's prodigious talent, legendary compassion and quick wit have made him the face that country music likes to show the world.

Vincent Grant Gill was born April 12, 1957, in Norman, Oklahoma, the son of a federal judge and a homemaker. By the time he was in high school, he had become
proficient on the banjo and guitar and was playing in his first bluegrass band. After graduation, he turned professional, working with such acts as the Bluegrass Alliance, Boone Creek, Sundance and, most famously, Pure Prairie League. For a time, Gill also toured with Rodney Crowell's high-octane backup band, the Cherry Bombs. In 1983, he signed to RCA Records, where he scored his first solo country hits, among them "Oklahoma Borderline" and "Cinderella."

Active in a wide array of charities, Gill's favorite cause is the annual "The Vinny" pro-celebrity golf tournament, which he established in 1993 to raise money for the Junior Golf program. In 2001, the TNN & CMT Country Weekly awards show honored Gill for his artistry and many good works with its Career Achievement Award.

Gill is married to pop music singer Amy Grant. His current album is Next Big Thing.

Travis Nelson - This shy, conservative, handsome, young, country gentleman enters the stage and begins to push the musical and entertainment boundaries as hard as he pushes himself.  The result is very impressive.  It is Travis' respect for his country roots that will bring about the performance you always remember.  There is a feeling that begins to take hold when watching Travis perform.  Electricity begins to run through your veins, as he is not only singing the song, but also delivering himself, through the lyrics.

 Throughout his career, as an entertainer, Travis has developed his innate talents to a point where he has a sound and style that is truly his own.  He has performed to capacity crowds, opening for such greats as Collin Raye, Lone Star, Diamond Rio, Merle Haggard, Darin Norwood and at numerous others as well as, night clubs, fairs, social and charity events all over the Western United States and Canada. 

Travis embraces all possibilities of country music. His strong song writing ability augments his vocal talents.  The words seem to capture perfectly something you have always tried to say. Travis is dedicated to his music, he spends all his spare time on the road writing lyrics and creating melodies for future tracks.  He spends every minute possible recording his work in the studio. Travis recently completed recording for his up coming album, in Nashville. Read More>>


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