Kirk Talley
- January 5, 2024
- Gospel Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Kirk Talley |
| Occupation | Gospel Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 9, 1958(1958-06-09) |
| Age | 66 |
| Birthplace | Tennessee |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Tennessee |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Kirk Talley Biography
| Name | Kirk Talley |
| Birthday | Jun 9 |
| Birth Year | 1958 |
| Place Of Birth | Tennessee |
| Home Town | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Siblings | Roger Talley |
Kirk Talley is one of the most popular and richest Gospel Singer who was born on June 9, 1958 in Tennessee, Tennessee, United States. Southern gospel singer who first gained fame as a member of the Grammy- nominated group The Cathedrals. He went solo in 1993 and went on to release chart-topping singles like “Joy On the Other Side of Jordan.”
He and George Younce sang together as members of the quartet The Cathedrals.
Born in Johnson City, TN, Talley was raised in Bulls Gap, Tennessee and graduated from Bulls Gap High School in 1976. He began performing Southern Gospel Music in 1972 with his brother Roger and sister Diane. He was a member of the groups “The Hoppers”, The Cathedrals and The Talleys. He joined the Cathedrals in 1979 and with the lineup of Talley, Mark Trammell, Glen Payne, George Younce, and Roger Bennett. During his time with The Cathedrals, Talley wrote a number of songs. Talley wrote his first # 1 song “Step Into the Water”. The song remained at the top of the charts for nine months. He then left in 1983 to join his brother and sister in law, Roger and Debra, to form The Talleys where he sang tenor until 1992.
While with “The Talleys”, 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.
His brother is Roger Talley, member of the band The Hoppers.
Kirk Talley Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Gospel Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Kirk Talley is one of the richest Gospel Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kirk Talley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was born in Johnson City and began performing gospel music in 1972.
He had 39-year-old Walbert Farmer arrested for an attempting to extort him in 2003.
Kirk Lewis Talley (born June 9, 1958), is an American Southern Gospel performer/songwriter. Talley is best known for his time as a tenor singer with the legendary Gospel Quartet The Cathedrals, The Talleys, and also the family group The Hoppers, along with a very successful solo career as a singer and songwriter.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Kirk Talley Dating?
According to our records, Kirk Talley is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Kirk Talley’s is not dating anyone.
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Talley was the subject of an extortion attempt in 2003. Talley randomly met Walbert Farmer, a convicted felon, over an internet chatroom. Farmer attempted to blackmail Talley with allegations that Talley was an active and practicing homosexual and threatened to inform the public, Talley’s record company, and other influential Gospel music artists and institutions if Talley did not pay him. Talley refused to do so, and contacted 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.
Facts & Trivia
Kirk Ranked on the list of most popular Gospel Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kirk Talley celebrates birthday on June 9 of every year.
In 2009, after a five-year standstill from releasing projects due to bad press from an extortion attempt that Talley was a victim of in 2003, Talley released his album entitled “Beyond Words.” This would be his newest release since
- Talley’s comments on this release was “I am so excited about this release. I finally was able to find songs that encompasses a little bit of every style that I like. Beyond Words has to be my favorite CD released to this date. I think it’s the most upbeat project that I have done in a long time. If you aren’t moved by “When His Presence Fills This Place”, you need a check up! It’s the most awesome ballad I have sung in years. I just wish I had written it!”
Does Kirk Talley still sing gospel music?
Kirk Talley
Kirk Talley in 2007
Background information
Born| June 9, 1958
Origin| Tennessee, U.S.
Is Lauren Talley still married?
She and her husband, Sam Hoyle , now make their home in Calhoun, GA and have four children. It’s a busy life these days being a wife, bonus mom and full time soloist!
What songs has Kirk Talley written?
- God’s Gonna Send Revival – Vocal DemoMansion Accompaniment Tracks.
- God’s Gonna Send Revival – Accompaniment TrackMansion Accompaniment Tracks.
- His Excellent Greatness – Vocal DemoMansion Accompaniment Tracks.
How old is Kirk Talley?
64 years (June 9, 1958)
Are the Talleys retiring?
The Talleys have announced their retirement, effective at the end of the 2020 calendar year , after 45 years of singing the gospel. I am informing you now so that if they’re anywhere near our area, and you are a fan of theirs, you will have a chance to go to see them.