Gayla Earlene was raised in the small town of Inola, OK. As an only child she had a very close relationship with her parents who provided a Christian home. At the age of 11, she accepted Christ as her personal Savior.
Her dad sang and played guitar and was a huge fan of Hank Williams. Her dad's influence played a big part in her love for music and Hank is still her all time favorite songwriter and singer. It was during these early years, that she began writing poetry that soon became songwriting. She began her professional singing career at age 16.
Gayla met her husband, Gene while in the music business and they have spent their years together in both country and gospel. While in country music, they performed alongside many known personalities such as, Roy Clark, Freddy Fender, Minnie Pearl, Johnny Russell, Hank Thompson, Mel Tillis, Billy Walker and many others. In 1990, following the tragic death of her Mother to cancer, Gayla completely surrendered her all to God and it was then that God called Gayla and Gene into Christian music. While in the gospel industry they have performed with the likes of Colin Raye, Mark Wills, Connie Smith, Jack Greene, Linda Davis, Kevin Sharp, Freddie Hart, John Berry, Crystal Gayle, Marty Raybon and others.
They have been guests on many radio and tv shows and have been featured in various newspapers and magazines. Their music is being played throughout Europe, Australia and Africa as well as the USA. Their travels extend all over the US playing in various venues.
Gayla and Gene have had the distinct opportunity to perform on the Grand Ole Opry as well as the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN and have taken part during Fan Fair week where they enjoy meeting many fans and having the opportunity to share Christian Country Music to thousands.
Gayla has recorded six albums since 1994 with husband Gene as the producer and steel guitarist, along with her cousin and friend, the late Randy Hardison as her co-producer and drummer.
She recorded a Country Christmas Album in 2000 and a new Country/Christian Country project entitled "Broken Pieces" was recently released. The title song and first release from that album "Broken Pieces" went to #1 on the charts in both September and October, 2001. Her second release, "7/24/365" went to #1 status for three months consecutively, May, June & July, 2002. To date, Gayla has celebrated 7 number One songs in Christian Country Music.
In June, following the tragic death of her cousin/producer/drummer and one of Nashville’s finest songwriters, Randy Hardison, Gayla has once again turned to the Lord as her strength and song and is planning on a new album in honor of her cousin to hopefully be released next year. Randy and Gayla wrote the 9/11 heart wrencher entitled, "The Day The Planes Came".
On her way to Nashville to finish the current album, Broken Pieces, along with husband Gene Crain, the 9/11 event occurred. As a way of release and the only way she knew to cope with the happening, Gayla began to write the song and had it penned by the time they arrived in Nashville. She then handed the lyrics to her cousin Randy and he arranged the song. The next day, along with Gene, Randy and a group of the best pickers in Nashville, the song was born. Many listeners have cried tears of pain as well as joy in hearing the song. It is a song of reflection, tragedy and victory for America through our Lord Jesus Christ.
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| New Comp disk Released July 1 2010 |
Terajay Music Group is proud to announce the release of their first comp disk of 2010... It has been a long time coming but is well worth the wait... this disk has a great variety of music from "country gospel","christian country", and "Positive country" music..
Including releases from Deryl Dodd, Gene Watson, Cross Country, and new-comers Hunter Erwin and Marlon Sharp just to name a few..plus much more.
If you are a broadcaster and would like a copy of this disk for bradcast purposes, please e-mail us at terajaymusic@cableone.net.... |
| Hunter Erwin releases new album with Terajay |
Louisiana's very own Christian Country Cowboy has released a new project under the Terajay Music label entitled "Back to You"... Produced by Terajay's own Chip Bricker, this is a top-40 country sounding project that has the home-spun country vocal attitude that Hunter is known for.. this album is a must have for pure christian country fans..
You can order the album by calling Terajay @ (903)-223-6671... or u can download the project from the following website www.cdbaby.com/cd/HunterErwin
Listen for Hunter's new single "Back to You", at radio now..
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| Marlon Sharp has new album that every man needs to hear |
Marlon Sharp is one of those artists that writes, sings and plays guitar equally as well... and he does it all with believable class and understanding on his new album "That's Where I Stand"..
In this album he explains where he came from, where he is, and where he is going..as well as describing some of life's issues that he has encountered along the way..
The new album has a Traditional Country flair with a top-40 quality that shows off all of Marlon's talents and let's you know right where he stands..
To order Marlon Sharp's "That's Where I Stand", call the Terajay distribution office at (903)-223-6671 or log onto www.cdbaby.com/cd/marlonsharp for a digital download..
Listen for Marlon's new single, already getting played in over 100 markets, entitled "Cowboy Church".. |
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