Kenny Bishop

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Kenny Bishop traveled with his dad and his brother from 1984 to 2001 as a part of the Southern Gospel trio The Bishops. The group earned several industry and fan awards including the Gospel Music Association's Dove Award. They had several number one and top ten songs on the genre's music charts. The group traveled mostly within the United States and made several appearances on both Christian and mainstream television. The group recorded more than two dozen audio and video recordings.

While performing with the group, Kenny worked as a part time political advisor and consultant, helping run and manage local and regional political campaigns. In the fall of 2002 Kenny joined the campaign staff of U.S. Congressman Ernie Fletcher. The following year the Congressman ran for Governor of Kentucky and was elected to a four year term. Kenny went to work in the Fletcher administration as the executive director of Kentucky's Governor's Mansion.

During his tenure as executive director Kenny helped establish the annual Easter Egg Roll at the Governor's Mansion in 2004. He also serves as a member of the Historic Properties Advisory Commission, and on the board of the Governor's Mansion Preservation Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization formed to raise funds for the renovation of the Kentucky's executive residence. Kenny oversees the renovation project that was begun in the winter of 2006. He also serves on the board of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame.

Kenny's first solo recording on Daywind Records was released in May of 2006. The recording was nominated for a 2007 GRAMMY award in the Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album category. The self-titled release was also nominated for two GMA Dove Awards for the songs "The Prodigal's Dad" (written by Jeff Steele) and "Don't Let Who You Are Keep You Away" (written by Bishop).

Kenny has performed for heads of state, including US presidents, governors as well as other dignitaries and officials. He has been a regular performer on the Gaither Homecoming video series, and has performed on Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, Fox News, CSPAN, CNN, and PBS. His story has been featured in Billboard Magazine, Country Weekly Magazine and in various Christian music publications.

Kenny has defined his music's message with a stated mission and purpose based on his understanding that everyone, without exception, qualifies for grace.