RAY LIGON - BIORay Ligon was born and raised in South Florida. His Dad bought him his first guitar at 13 and he started teaching himself to play. He's also learned from many other musicians over the years.His influences are varied and it comes through in the music he writes and performs. From John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" to James Taylor's "Steam Roller Blues" and George Strait's "Strait Up Country", all and more are part of what helped shape Ray's musical style. It took several years for Ray to blend all his experiences and different influences, but it was country music that finally felt like home. Now at home with his own unique sound and soaring voice, Ray has become a talent unmatched.He has opened for Loretta Lynn & John Berry and has also competed in several “Colgate Country Showdowns†in four states doing well. In 2004 Ray made it to the CCS Missouri state finals held in St. Joseph where the show opened for Tracy Lawrence performing in front of approximately 20,000 to 25,000 folks. Ray went on to compete in the
CCS Kentucky State finals four years in a row. (2004-2007).Ray is well known for TV appearances on Paducah’s "Telethon of Stars". (2004, 2005 & 2006.) Many other events and occasions gave Ray the opportunity to share what he loves to do."It's all about touchin' folk's with the music". - RayRay's debut CD "Live" at the "Acoustic Coffee & Tea House" was recorded Dec.11, 2004 in Madisonville, KY. He still performs there every few weeks and watches his fan base grow.Having spent six years in the US Army, Ray traveled to many cities and two countries. From Ft. Lewis, Washington State to Camp Casey, Korea to Ft. Bliss, Texas, Ray experienced many different styles of music. After leaving the service, Ray still traveled gaining more influences in his music and songwriting.Ray feels very strongly that his dream of music becoming his full time career is just around the corner. With the help and encouragement of his wife Cindy, many friends and an ever growing fan base, Ray is well on his way to fulfilling his dream."I'd rather be wore out doing what I love to do, than to be wore out doing anything else!" - Ray.
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John Berry & County Line
April 6th 2008
Madisonville, Ky
