Hitmakers Series with Ricky Ray, Deborah Allen & Karen Staley $20- 1.15.26
Ricky Ray
Ricky Ray, a true guitar prodigy born in Alabama, began mastering slide guitar at the astonishing age of three, perched on his great-grandmother's lap as she played with a butter knife. Hailed as a "guitar player's guitar player," he's toured nationally with legends like Tom T. Hall—earning the nickname "Rambles"—and even performed in the White House East Room for President Jimmy Carter on the very day Elvis Presley passed away. His soulful playing and songwriting have powered hits recorded by icons including George Strait, Waylon Jennings, Etta James, Tony Joe White, The Band (Levon Helm), and Kenny Rogers, blending raw Muscle Shoals roots with Nashville brilliance.
A versatile powerhouse as guitarist, producer, singer-songwriter, and innovator, Ricky co-wrote classics with Dobie Gray and built his own analog studio in a Franklin log cabin, later pioneering the portable "ICESICKLE Sound" rig for year-round outdoor recordings amid nature's inspiration. With collaborations spanning Ruth Brown, Maria Muldaur, B.J. Thomas, and Rolling Stones sax man Bobby Keyes—plus co-producing tribute episodes for Waylon Jennings and more—Ricky Ray embodies rock 'n' roll spirit: "ROCK N ROLL is RAMBLES RICKY RAY!!!"
Deborah Allen
Deborah Allen, the Grammy-nominated powerhouse from Memphis, Tennessee, was discovered by legend Roy Orbison and forged an unbreakable path in Nashville with no backup plan. Her signature crossover smash "Baby I Lied" dominated Country and Pop charts, earning multiple Million-Air Play Awards and Grammy nods as both vocalist and songwriter. A prolific hitmaker with diverse radio successes like "I've Been Wrong Before," "Rock Me," and "Break These Chains," she's toured the world with electrifying, theatrical performances full of showmanship and energy.
With over 1,600 published songs recorded by icons including LeAnn Rimes, Brooks & Dunn, Patty Loveless, Tanya Tucker, Diana Ross, and Fleetwood Mac, her cuts have soundtracked major films like Coyote Ugly and River Phoenix's final movie, The Thing Called Love. From friendships with Shel Silverstein to collaborations with Prince, Deborah embodies fearless creativity—still dreaming big on her latest album, The Art of Dreaming!
Karen Staley
Karen Staley was born in Weirton, WV and was raised in nearby rural Hookstown, PA in the Tri-State area of WV/PA & OH. She is a 30 year veteran of the Nashville music industry & habeen involved in virtually every facet of the business from songwriting & performing to touring, recording & producing. Karen’s #1 songs have been played on radio over 12 million times & counting. Those songs have collectively sold more than 20 million albums, singles, and downloads. Karen is one of the original mainstays at the Bluebird Café, the now iconic listening room popularized by the ABC TV show Nashville. She is also one of the pioneers of the “In The Round” format for shows. Her songs have not only been recorded by modern stars like Faith Hill, Reba, Trick Pony, Terri Clark & Tracy Byrd but also by icons & legends such as George Jones, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Conway Twitty & Brenda Lee.
As a guitar player & background singer Karen has toured with Faith, Reba, Patty Loveless, Terri Clark & Russ Taft. Karen is also a sought after studio session singer as well as demo producer. Karen’s songs have been nominated for Dove, Grammy, & International Bluegrass Awards & Karen won the ACM Song of The Year award with Tracy Byrd's classic Keeper of the Stars which was also featured on CMT's 100 Greatest Country Love Songs of All Time TV special.
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