Randy Craft was introduced to music through the tightly-knit church he attended in historical Lexington, Missouri. While Randy’s musical roots are woven in the traditional liturgical music of the church, he found himself inspired by the gospel-rock influence of great musicians, such as Elton John and Billy Joel. At the young age of eight, Randy was asked to join the adult choir and soon sang his first church solo—the ever-so-beautiful Amazing Grace. Thus began his musical career. Filled with musical inspiration, he began studying piano and soon found himself, at the age of thirteen, not only playing duets, but also acting as a substitute when the church’s organist couldn’t attend.
Throughout the remainder of his upbringing in the Lexington Methodist Church and Lexington High School, Randy entrenched himself in his love for music and theatre, participating in plays and musicals and attending music contests and theatre competitions. With a strong dedication and a talent for the genre, he received several awards over the years that included superior ratings in solo singing competitions and Best Actor in the RV district.
Randy’s talents as a musician and a singer were quickly recognized, and he was honored with an invitation to sing the National Anthem to over 17,000 people at the Missouri State Wrestling Tournament two years in a row. He was also chosen to attend the Missouri All State Choir. Understanding that even the most talented musician requires training, Randy jumped at the opportunity to attend the Missouri Fine Arts Academy, which was an intense, three-week training session that offered an emphasis in vocal music.
Reaching the end of his high school career, Randy auditioned and was accepted into Belmont University, a private comprehensive liberal arts school, where he is currently studying Vocal Commercial Music. Since beginning his career at Belmont, he has participated in three musicals, Pippin, 42nd Street, and Crazy for You; and two operas, The Tender Land and The Magic Flute. As a resident accompanist for Belmont students, he has also played keyboard for four musicals and one opera.
Outside of his formal training, Randy spends much of his free time playing keyboard for local Nashville acts, as well as taking up session work and creating demos. As a young musician, Randy looks forward to new opportunities in such a diverse industry.
