Tony Ray Jones, born in Baton Rouge LA, raised in Mobile Alabama, performed in and around the Gulf Coast area many years.
Influenced from the age of 12 on by Country, Folk, Blues & Bluegrass and created a style of his own.
Tony’s vision was to be a singer/musician and pictured himself standing before large crowds making them laugh and singing songs that touched their hearts.
In time his professional career became a reality. In 1978 Tony began playing professionally with bands throughout the south with hopes to be in Nashville TN to futher his career.
In 1990 he moved to Nashville and landed an audition and was hired by Opryland Talent Agency and went on to perform on the General Jackson Showboat and Opryland Hotel for 4 years.
After he recorded his first album “Three Wishes” he ventured on to Road Tours and began to open shows for Willie Nelson, Ed Bruce, Dan Seals and many others.
Later Tony Ray spent 4 years working in the ministry for IGO -International Gospel Outreach, a missionary agency out of Semmes AL. where he helped train & equip those who are called to the mission field. Tony traveled all over the world, Africa, Cuba, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and local mission trips.
Tony does'nt just consider himself a Country, Gospel or Chrisitan singer he's a Christian that sings country style keeping the standard and lyric content with real life and positive messages.
A passion to minister God's truths combined with 27 plus years in music naturally lead him to bring the gospel to people through his songs and personal testimony. When Tony Ray sings, it's with faith, passion and purpose.
Tony & his wife Patty attend Cornerstone Church in Madison TN/Pastor Maury Davis.They serve faithfully and continue to grow in the Lord.
Tony has focused most of his time these days using his giftings for the Lord. Songwriting, TRAYJ Music Publishing, Ministering in Churches and Recording projects at his Backwoods Recording Studio.
Hi Tony-Pastor Eddie told us yesterday about your great news-Congrats! RU planning on coming back to GC in the near future? I got a great report from the Oncologist last week-my numbers dropped significantly-PTL-I haven't been on chemo for 6 mos-take no meds-except for vitamins n prayers-the prayers of a righteous man availeth much. Believing for the report of the Lord-NO CANCER. Frank is working on a 50's cd-booksings aren't good-so many people not tithing n etc with the econmy-but God has been Faithful-sales are so slow-but our faith is in Jesus. God bless and prosper everything that you set your hand to. Our love n prayers, Arlene-Psalm 118:17 & Frank-Psalm 33: 3 & 4
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Hi Tony! Do you remember Luther Wamble??? We saw him perform at The Shed, a restaurant in Biloxi. How are you? I was not sure if you knew, but Johnny McKinstry, my brother, passed away last year. I told him I saw you on facebook and he laughed and said he remembered you and was glad to see you doing well.
Hey Tony Its good to hear some great christian/country, you voice sounds wonderful keep up the great work. You truly are Blessed by our Heavenly Father, Take care my friend and may you have a Blessed Memorial Day Weekend. God Bless! Tadd
Hey, it's Dave Clupper. If I haven't told you thank you for your support yet, thank you! Check out my profile to view a video of a live clip shot from Downtown Tulsa with my daughter Ellen. Also, you can listen to a majority of my new record "Letting Go" released earlier this month until June 1st. If you want to own a copy, look for the Buy Now Button on my profile or to just own a track it's available on iTunes and many other digital retailers. Talk soon!
hey Tony-how are things going with your ministry? I am expecting to hear this fri. that the cancer is all gone! Hope you are doing well. If you get a minute click on a friend of ours (play w/ Chad on the worship team @ Fellowship Church (ED YOUNG) his name is Jack County-he is a Christian and plays country music- (Chad fills in drummer once in a while) hope you are doing well and are blessed-FnA
Hi Tony-just got back from another round of chemo-hopefully tues will be the last one-believing for a God Miracle! It was great fun at the dinner n church was so good too-we know God has His hand upon your life and is using you to further the good news of salvation-God Bless you and yours!
Tony, It's always good to hear from you. I think of you often...It's like we have some unfinished bit of work to do just lying there waiting for us to pick up and carry to where it's supposed to go.
