Ray Whitlock

Ray Whitlock is from Eastern Kentucky. Now living in Portland, TN he is a working class guy who has forged a true-to-it’s-roots country/pop sound, combining elements of the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s music that picks up where the early nineties gave way to the grunge. While his vocals are on the cutting edge of new country his sound appeals to a diverse audience. From 1995 to 1998, Ray toured the U.S., Caribbean, and Canada with the country group CRY WOLF where he served as keyboardist and background vocalist. This gave him the opportunity to experience many exciting venues and develop true professionalism. From 1998 to 2003, ONE EYED GYPSY, which Ray fronted, shared the stage with some of rock’s greatest names. He has fronted shows for MOLLY HATCHET, BAD COMPANY, .38 SPECIAL, DR. HOOK, KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS, BLACK OAK ARKANSAS, DAVID ALLEN COE, LFO, WILLA FORD, and an explosive sold out show with THE SOUTHERN ROCK ALL STARS. He also opened for Wind-up recording artist AMERICAN PEARL. Ray Whitlock is ready and primed to bring a great high energy show straight to you. 2005 saw the release of Ray’s first solo CD. The CD which is entitled “NEW BEGINNING” is just that. Eleven fresh new country/pop/rock songs are ready to hit the radio stations of America.In 2008 Ray will release a new Christian Rock cd. This has been something Ray has wanted to do for a long time, and after a calling to do so the dream is just about complete. The cd will have 12 new songs, written by Corey Barker, Cory Miller, Lucas Hoge, Jody Harris and Ray.