Calvin Ray is from Mt. Washington, Ky. Calvin is 29 and began singing at age 18. Calvin also has a life threatening illness called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy but he has never let that stand in the way of his dreams. In his 11 years of singing Calvin has performed on National TV 6 times. In 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2003 and 2001 on the Jerry Lewis National Telethon in Las Vegas and Hollywood. His 2001 appearance on the National Telethon included a DUET with KERMIT THE FROG! Throughout his life Calvin has spread awareness about Muscular Dystrophy and is proud to be one of Jerry's Kids. In 1992 and 1993 he served as KENTUCKY'S MDA GOODWILL AMBASSADOR.
From 2004 to 2009 Calvin owned and managed his own country music theater called CALVIN RAY’S in Leitchfield, KY. For 5 years he performed there with his outstanding band the Calvin Ray Band. Calvin opened for many Country Stars at his theater including by Joe Diffie, Marty Stuart, Chris Young, Little Jimmy Dickens, Don Williams, Ricky Van Shelton, John Anderson, Pam Tillis, Mike Snider, The Grascals, 2006 Nashville Star Tour, and Julie Roberts. Before opening his music theater he sang at Jamborees, Music Theatres and in contests throughout Kentucky, Indiana and Nashville. In 2000 Calvin made it to the Kentucky State Finals of the Country Showdown. He has won many contests throughout his career some of which were at the Nashville Palace in Nashville, TN.
In 2007 Calvin released his debut cd on an indie label BSW RECORDS. His CD "TAKE THAT CHANCE" was released on June 25, 2007. The 1st single was released on June 11, 2007 to RADIO WORLDWIDE. This single is called "SHOULD'VE BEEN SINGIN ROCK OF AGES" a great country gospel song. “SINGING ROCK OF AGES" reached number 8 on the ECMA TOP 100 CHART in Sept. 2007 and was in the TOP 40 on the ECMA Chart for 14 weeks . In 2007 he performed on the ERNEST TUBB MIDNITE JAMBOREE in Nashville 3 times. In October 2007 Calvin's 2nd single "CLEARWATER MISSISSIPPI RENDEVOUS" was released to American Radio! In February 2008 Calvin's 3rd single "SAY HELLO TO HEAVEN" was released to Radio Worldwide.
Calvin has appeared in magazines, newspaper articles and a book as well. They include Quest Magazine, Kentucky Monthly, International Musicians Magazine, The Courier Journal and Country Music People ENGLAND'S NUMBER 1 Country Music Magazine in 2008 his CD got a 3 Star CD Review in that magazine. The book he is in is called Kentucky's Everyday Heroes.
Calvin hopes to have a TOP TEN SONG in AMERICA someday and GO ON TOUR around the country. Opening for Headliners or putting on concerts. Please consider Calvin Ray for a Performance at your next event.
YOU CAN BUY CALVIN'S SONGS ON ITUNES! Sept. 7th 2009 Calvin will make his 6th appearance on the National Jerry Lewis Telethon.
Hi there, thank you so much for supporting this Country Girl..Or stop in here and say hi anytime!! My song “A Soldier’s Wife”, has just moved to #4 on the IMN Country charts,it’s being listened to by thousands and the reviews have been incredible. I am featured as A Hot New Female Country artist on The Independent Music Network’s radio program sometime this month. Please go to www.independentmusicnetwork.com to cast your vote and watch “ASoldiers Wife” quickly rise to the top. (Just click on “Vote for Country Charts” then click on my song : ) Follow me on Twitter now too- www.twitter.com/tonyalouise2day God Bless…. Tonya Louise
I like all the songs that you just recorded they are all good i would like to hear you sing them one day i hope everyone's doing good. HAVE A GOOD EVENING & WEEKEND!!
We completely understand why your not going to be back until the New Year. I hope your family is doing well! We pray for you and think about you everyday :) Keep in touch when you can. Troy and Lori
Remembering you and your family in your time of need. Much luv and concern to you Calvin, Debbie and Max. P:S Prayers go up, Blessings come down. I will be praying for you daily. Troy and Lori
