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Ronnie Milsap
Country

"Ronnie is in the studio, stay tuned!"

NASHVILLE, Tennessee
United States

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Last Login:  8/20/2008
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   Ronnie Milsap: General Info
Member Since1/23/2006
Band Websiteronniemilsap.com
Band Members
Jamie Brantley - Electric Guitar, Background Vocals, Band Leader
Warren Gower - Bass Guitar, Background Vocals
Adam Hampton - Electronic Keyboards, Background Vocals
Rhonda Hampton - Acoustic Guitar, Background Vocals
Rodney Edmondson - Drums
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Ronnie receives his star on the Nashville Walk of Fame on Sunday, November 5, 2006!

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 15 2008 8:00P
Dakota Magic Casino Hankinson, North Dakota
Aug 16 2008 8:00P
Brown County Fair Aberdeen, South Dakota
Aug 23 2008 8:00P
Stafford Centre Stafford, Texas
Aug 31 2008 8:00P
Kick’n Up Kountry Music Festival Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Sep 6 2008 8:00P
Alma Performing Arts Center Alma, Arkansas
Sep 12 2008 8:00P
Island View Casino Resort Gulfport, Mississippi
Sep 13 2008 8:00P
Boomtown Casino Harvey, Louisiana
Sep 14 2008 8:00P
New Mexico State Fair - Tingley Coliseum Albuquerque, New Mexico
Sep 15 2008 8:00P
Northwest Concert Center/Puyallup Fair Puyallup, Washington
Sep 20 2008 8:00P
40th Annual Seminole Nation Days Seminole, Oklahoma
Oct 4 2008 8:00P
Hal Rogers Forum Hazard, Kentucky
Oct 9 2008 8:00P
Cumming Fairgrounds Arena Cumming, Georgia
Oct 16 2008 8:00P
Cole Auditorium Richmond Community College Hamlet, North Carolina
Oct 25 2008 8:00P
Desert View Performing Arts Theater Tucson, Arizona
Nov 15 2008 8:00P
Spirit Lake Casino & Resort Spirit Lake, North Dakota
Dec 5 2008 8:00P
Diamond Jack’s Casino Bossier City, Louisiana
Dec 6 2008 8:00P
Silver Star Hotel & Casino Choctaw, Mississippi
Dec 9 2008 8:00P
Golden Nugget Showroom Las Vegas, Nevada
Dec 10 2008 8:00P
Golden Nugget Showroom Las Vegas, Nevada
Dec 11 2008 8:00P
Blue Water Resort Parker, Arizona

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Ronnie Milsap ranks as the pre-eminent country soul singer of his generation. He also represents much more than any two-word definition can convey: a humble, overtly friendly fellow with a talent as vast and multi-dimensional as the American South. Milsap provided country music with one of its most important voices as the genre was moving beyond its rural roots into the mainstream of modern entertainment.

Country music couldnt have found a man more suited to lead the charge. Steeped in the mountain music of the North Carolina hills and schooled in classical piano, Milsap early in life found inspiration in a wide variety of music. Even as he mastered Beethoven and Mozart, his heart belonged to hardcore country and rhythm-and-blues -- music he heard beamed from powerful radio stations located in Nashville. Those earthy sounds about life and love provided a young, impoverished blind boy with a connection to a world beyond the harsh reality of his daily existence.

Eventually, an adult Milsap forged his myriad of influences into a cosmopolitan style of country music that helped revolutionize Nashville. His track record speaks loud and clear: 40 .. 1 hits, Over 25 million records sold,Seven Grammy Awards, Four Academy of Country Music Awards, and Eight Country Music Association Awards. Together, they underscore Milsaps position as one of the best-loved and most enduring artists in country music history.

As always, the eternally optimistic Milsap forges ahead, positive about what the future may hold. That spirit not only comes through in his music; its also what helped him to overcome the unfathomable difficulties he faced long before he ever put a song on the radio.

Born into dire poverty in the Appalachian town of Robbinsville, North Carolina, Milsap's mother viewed her newborn's blindness as punishment from God. Shortly after his first birthday, he was cast off and given to his grandmother to raise. At age six, he was sent to the Governor Moorehead State School for the Blind in Raleigh, and the young boy faced barbaric disciplinary treatment all through his grade school and high school years.

All along, the sightless child took refuge in music and the radio. Moorehead put him through strict classical music training, a program that was heightened after the young boy early on showed the innate talent of a prodigy. At the same time, he obsessively listened to the radio, especially the late-night programs of country music, gospel and rhythm-and-blues.

Those duo pursuits -- demanding classical study and an intense pop-music obsession -- served Milsap well. By age 20, he released his first single, "Total Disaster," produced by Huey Meaux on Princess Records. By 1965, the young blind pianist and singer was recording for renowned Scepter Records in New York. His first single, "Never Had It So Good," written by Ashford and Simpson, was a top five hit on the Billboard soul chart. He went on to record R&B-styled songs in Houston and Memphis for a variety of labels, including Warner Bros. and Reprise in 1971 and 1972.

Even then, the talent was obvious; it just wasn't getting heard. The turning point came when Milsap moved from Memphis to Nashville on December 26, 1972, to take a regular gig at the King of the Road hotel, at the time a top music industry hangout. He became friends with music publisher, Tom Collins, who would work on Milsap's initial Nashville demo recordings as well as produce his early hit albums. He also hooked up with heavyweight artist manager, Jack Johnson, who also worked with Charley Pride.

In April 1973, the blind singer began a long-lasting association with RCA Records. His 40 ..1 hits stand as a testament to his success and staying power as a country artist; only the late Conway Twitty scored more top country hits, and his included many duets with Loretta Lynn.

While looking back at the enormous impact he had on country music in the 70s, 80s and 90s, the ebullient singer insists on looking ahead as well. "I've been very fortunate to have had a lot of successful records," he says. "Now its time to make some more."


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Robert





Aug 20 2008 5:12 PM

Thanks for the add, Ronnie. Keep churnin out those great tunes, man.
Robert
doris





Aug 20 2008 5:21 PM

Love your music Ronnie, thanks for the add.
Dora





Aug 20 2008 6:30 PM

No, I should say THANK U. I've been a fan of your since I was a very small girl, Im 41 now LOL. Your music up lifted me cause I was molested by my step-dad and listening to your music was like hearing and Angel sing (it lifted my spirits). Smokie Mt.rain was my favorite and still is. I luv your music as far as country goes there will never be another one like u. I grew up listen to every song u wrote and I still do!!!!! Hope I get to see u in Hazard Kentucky would luv to have VIP tickets never had them before I would be honored just to see u tho.
LUV U RONNIE~~~~~~~~~
♠}{athy♠ ╬ aka: purplekat





Aug 20 2008 7:56 PM

THE 50/50 BAND





Aug 20 2008 8:01 PM

thankx for the friendship.great music and vocals. good luck.
the 50/50 band
Darlene





Aug 20 2008 3:48 PM

Thanks For The Add! Your The Greatest Of ALL! God Bless You ,
Darlene Battles
Darlene 1989
Marie





Aug 20 2008 3:53 PM

you don't remember me but I worked for you at beech bend park in 1980....I had the little boy who took you around the park to see what you had built....your statements was that you wanted to see the park throught the eyes of a child....one day I will never forget.....still love ya Marie
ressie





Aug 20 2008 3:57 PM

Ronnie thank you for all the great song's ! I hope ican meet you one day! god bless !ressie
Shari





Aug 20 2008 12:08 PM

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melody





Aug 19 2008 10:42 PM

YOU still got after all these years.You look graet.
ronnie milsap 018
COUNTRY LOVIN MOMMA





Aug 20 2008 12:30 AM

Kathys Comments

The Southern Star Band





Aug 20 2008 1:37 AM

keep in touch


Just droppin by to say HI!!!
If you get a chance, check us out.
Sign our map or leave a comment and let us know what you think!!
Thanks and God Bless
The Southern Star Band
~ ELAINE ~ Let's Stop Child Abuse





Aug 20 2008 2:13 AM



LOVE AND HUGS ELAINE
marcy





Aug 19 2008 12:08 AM

You and your band were awesome in Hankinson!!! Thanks Ronnie for a wonderful evening!!! Come back again, I will be there!!!
Melody





Aug 19 2008 2:42 AM









juanita





Aug 19 2008 2:58 AM

thank you for being a friend hey bud when areyou playing in the big twn of pecs texas.and my brother is the one who got me started hearing your music i fell in love cause you. know how to touch a persons heart thank you.
♥MOTHER OF THREE♥!





Aug 19 2008 3:14 AM

YOU'R WELCOME.
I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU'R MUSIC.
TAKE CARE-TC
GOD BLESS-GB
AND HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY-AHAWD.
YOU'R NEW FRIEND NETTA
The Astonishing Alli Gillis





Aug 18 2008 8:49 PM

Absolutely! Your welcome!
AMAN





Aug 18 2008 8:50 PM

wuts good family? thx 4 the connect

Our Red Carpet Interview at the BET Awards Show pre-party for Dolla (Konvict Muzik) is on r page now. Just put up a snippet of our new single too let us know what u think.

keep doin ya thang much luv!
the successful failures





Aug 18 2008 11:04 PM

Howdy there.

cheers,
-rob
Madison





Aug 18 2008 11:10 PM

Ronnie, Again I say thank you for becoming one of my friends. It is such a real honor to have a guy with your body of work grace my page. When you come to the Carolinas let me know. You're one of the hard core nicest people around.
God bless you Brother!
I Man





Aug 18 2008 6:27 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD!

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