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The song garnered him recognition as a songwriter. [10] He recorded the song himself for the first time in his 1971 album Yesterday's Wine. [11] In 1980 he used "Family Bible" as the title track of his gospel album, and released it as a single the same year. [12] The song became one of Nelson's recurring numbers during live performances. [5]
Claude Gray Jr. (January 25, 1932 – April 28, 2023), nicknamed "The Tall Texan", was an American country music singer-songwriter and guitar picker best known for his 1960 hit "Family Bible", which has been covered by many different artists.
While working for D Records and singing in nightclubs, Nelson was hired by guitar instructor Paul Buskirk to teach in his school. He sold to Buskirk his original songs "Family Bible" for US$50, and "Night Life" for US$150. [3] "Family Bible" turned into a hit for Claude Gray in 1960. [4] Nelson moved to Nashville in 1960, but no label signed ...
Family Bible is a studio album by country singer Willie Nelson. [2] He plays guitar and is accompanied by his sister Bobbie Nelson on piano. The album was dedicated to Mama Nelson. It contains three original songs, including the title track, and eight other hymns or gospel songs, some dating from the 19th century.
Family Bible may refer to: ... "Family Bible" (song), a song written by Willie Nelson; Family Bible (The Browns album), 1996; The Family Bible, Ernest Tubb album, 1963
Jason Jeffrey Gay (born January 18, 1972), better known by his stage name Jason Gray, is an American contemporary Christian singer-songwriter. He was born Jason Jeffrey Gay and released a number of albums independently under his given name.
They wrote more than 200 songs and garnered nine Academy Award nominations, won two Oscars and three Grammy Awards, and also earned 24 gold and platinum albums over a decades-long career.
Thomas A. Dorsey was born in Villa Rica, Georgia, the first of three children to Thomas Madison Dorsey, a minister and farmer, and Etta Plant Spencer.The Dorseys sharecropped on a small farm, while the elder Dorsey, a graduate of Atlanta Bible College (now Morehouse College), traveled to nearby churches to preach.