The Talleys were a southern gospel trio composed of Roger and Debra Talley, and their daughter Lauren Talley as the lead and soprano singer. Performing over 20 years, they have made appearances all over the world. At the end of 2020 Roger and Debra retired as singers and Lauren began singing full time as a soloist at the start of 2021.

Group history

In the late 1960s, Roger, Diane, and Kirk sang together as the Talley Trio when they were children. They appeared on a Virginia television show called Huff-Cook Gospel Sing and recorded at least two albums (More Than Enough and Happy Sounds). This exposure opened the door for Roger to work on a recording session for Tilford Salyer. In the 1970s, it was Salyer who gave Roger's name to Claude Hopper. Roger and Kirk later got their start with the Hoppers. Debra sang with the Songmasters Quartet. Roger and Debra married in 1978. Debra joined Roger and as part of the Hoppers and Kirk went to the Cathedral Quartet. In 1984, Kirk wanted to start a new version of the group with Roger and Debra prompting them to form The Talleys. In 1993, the group disbanded and Kirk started a solo career. But by the mid 1990s, Lauren's interest and talent in singing could not be ignored, prompting her mother and father to join with her in the formation of the Talley Trio in 1996. The group has received numerous accolades from the GMA Dove Awards, Singing News Fan Awards, the Southern Gospel Music Guild Harmony Honors, the BMI Awards and SGN Music Awards. On June 25, 2011, the Talley Trio changed its name (back) to the Talleys. On November 20, 2019, The Talleys announced that 2020 would be their final year of touring.

Members

Discography

Compilations

*2001: ''Southern Gospel Treasury'' *2005: ''Anthology'' *2014: ''The Best Of The Talleys'' Vol. 1 & 2 *2017: ''God Is Able''

Solo albums

Roger Talley (instrumental): *1988: ''The Legacy'' Debra Talley: *1997: ''Road Home'' *2003: ''Seasons of the Heart'' Lauren Talley:http://laurentalley.com/ Lauren Talley official site *2001: ''Lauren Talley'' *2003: ''Surrender'' *2005: ''I Live'' *2010: ''Songs in the Night'' *2017: ''The Gospel''

Video

*2001: ''Sunday in the Smokies'' *2001: ''Testament'' *2001: ''Talley Reunion Live After Eight Years'' *2002: ''At Home With the Talley Trio'' *2004: ''Live Across America'' *2005: ''Praise For The Ages'' *2007: ''Red Letter Day'' *2008: ''Bright Lights, Big Stage'' *2010: ''He's Alive'' #1 Singles - Searchin' - The Healer - The Answer is Christ - I Love the Lord / Total Praise - His Life For Mine - Jesus Saves - The Debt - The Broken Ones - That's Enough - Life Goes On - Up Above Top 10 Singles - Testify - I Am What I Am - I Love The Cross - I'm Happy With You Lord - Mountain Mover - Orphans of God - Red Letter Day - My Hope is in the Lord - He's Alive - The Promise - Applause - Hands of Grace - Who Will Pray - Broken World - When He Calls, I'll Fly Away - Hidden Heroes - What You Leave Behind - The People In the Line - After All This Time - There Is Coming A Day - Look Up - Grab Your Umbrella - When Death Was Arrested

References

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