Kirk Talley
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| Kirk Talley | |
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 Kirk Talley at David L Cook Video Shoot
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1958-06-09 |
| Origin | Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Gospel Music, Southern Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Christian Music singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Singing, Piano |
| Years active | 1972 – present |
Kirk Talley (born June 9, 1958), is a Dove Award winning Grammy nominated Southern Gospel performer/songwriter.
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[edit] Early career
Born in Johnson City, TN, Talley began performing Southern Gospel Music in 1972. He was a member of the groups "The Hoppers", The Cathedrals and the Talley Trio.[1] During his time with The Cathedrals, Talley wrote his first # 1 song "Step Into the Water". The song remained at the top of the charts for nine months.[2]
While with "The Talley Trio", Talley wrote the song "He Is Here". The Talleys received the 1992 Dove Award for 'Song of the Year' for this song. It was also nominated for the 34th annual Grammy Awards that same year.[3]
[edit] Solo career
Talley began his solo career in 1993 and has performed all across the United States and Canada. Talley's first #1 as a soloist came from his project titled "I Speak to You".[4]
His next project, 'Serenade', produced two Top 10 charting songs, "Serenaded By Angels" & "If He Hung the Moon", but also a string of awards for Talley at the 1996 National Quartet Convention. The "Gospel Voice Magazine" presented Talley with 3 Diamond Awards: Soloist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Song of the Year for Serenaded By Angels. The "Singing News Magazine" presented him with the 1996 Fan awards for: Favorite Male Vocalist, Favorite Songwriter, and Favorite Song of the Year again for Serenaded By Angels. [5]
Talley has since had several releases that have brought with them more awards.
[edit] Extortion attempt
Talley was also the subject of an extortion attempt in 2003. Talley called the FBI and they collaborated to arrest Farmer. When Farmer agreed to meet with Talley, Farmer, 39, was arrested and sentenced to a prison term and a fine.[6][7][8]
