Joe Johnigean, Producer

David White, Executive Producer

Mark Dennison, Musical Director

A talented vocalist, guitarist, experienced studio musician, writer, producer, and engineer. Mark has been in the music business for 20 years. Before forming the FAZE band in 1993, he toured internationally with dates in the US, Canada, and Japan with the groups RAPTURE, CLUB VISAGE, and SYGNAL. Locally he has performed with SEBREEZE and THE MYSTERY. Marks sense of humor and personality bring character to the stage and makes each performance fun as well as entertaining for all.

Greg Franklin, Featured Artist - Vocalist

Greg is a gifted young singer, songwriter and musician. His youth and enthusiasm send an electric current from the stage that crackles with excitement. Greg began his career at age twelve playing the guitar, piano and singing. He wrote and composed the title track to his CD when he was 15. Lake Brantly High Shows were dominated by Greg until he graduated in 1998. He won second place in a Nashville talent show at THE BARN in Sanford. He made appearances at THE NASHVILLE PALACE in addition to performing as a guest at several of orlando's hot spots including THE CHEYENNE SALOON, MAVERICKS, SULLIVANS, 8 SECONDS and POST TIME.

Jennifer Horne, Featured Artist - Vocalist

Jennifer is only 17 years old and has been performing since June of 1998. She has opened for acts like Vince Gill and T. Graham Brown. She has been singing across the south at weddings, fairs and clubs. Jennifer is entering as a senior at Mandarin Sr. High School and has attended Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. She has won First place in various talent competitions and has received superior scores in all Florida Vocal Association competitions. Jennifer has written many songs and is currently studying guitar. This young artist has come a long way in a very short time. She brings a vibrant young energy to whatever venue she plays.

Roxanne Johnigean, Featured Artist - Vocalist

The ten year old native of Jacksonville has been modeling and acting for the past two years, appearing in several national commercials. She most recently was invited to Universal Studios to audition for the remake of Annie, after playing the lead role during a performance at the Terry Theater earlier this year. Roxanne's interests are acting, singing, swimming, basketball, soccer, rollerblading and she is a brown belt in karate.

John LeMaster, Musician - Steel Guitar

John is a veteran musician who is primarily a pedal steel guitarist, but who is equally at home on bass and rhythm guitars. He has played in a number of gospel and country bands and had a nearly two-year stint as the staff steel guitarist on the WWVA Wheeling Jamboree in Wheeling, West Virginia. While at WWVA radio, John played for many artists, including Crystal Gayle, Red Sovine and Don Gibson. He has extensive studio experience, but prefers the energy and excitement of live performance. John lives in Jacksonville with his wife and two children and enjoys flying his own open cockpit biplane.

Minia, Featured Artist - Vocalist

Minia started singing the way most songsters do - church choir and choral groups at school. But for Minia, the drive to sing country music was more than just a pastime - she wanted it to be her career. She's determined to make it major. She has a voice that is so pure, so gifted that it redefines the word "singer". As if this beautiful, natural voice isn't enough, Minia is also blessed with tremendous personal magnetism and charm.

Barry Rapp, Musician - Keyboards

Barry was born in Chicago, Illinois, but moved to Oklahoma when he was two. He began playing keyboards in high school and by the time he graduated, was working steadily. His father helped him buy his first keyboard and was a great support to Barry. In the early seventies, Barry's band came to Florida and he's lived here ever since. Barry toured with Doug Kershaw, gaining national exposure, as well as opening for Charlie Daniels and The Rolling Stones. During the eighties, Barry began playing country music and his love for this music style has continued until the present.

Taylor Ray, Musician - Drummer

Taylor is a charismatic percussionist, vocalist and actor who has had 15 years of experience in the music industry. He was the highest rated drummer at SHOWSTOPPERS in Chicago in 1998 and since then has recorded and toured with "Crossfire". Taylor recorded a tribute album with his father, Mark Ray, for MIA's and POW's held in Vietnam in 1997, including the songs "Sweet Land of Liberty" and "Almost Midnight". He has played for church and community groups regionally since 1997.

Jenifer Roys, Comedian, Vocalist

Jennifer comes to us from Long Island, New York. A performer since age four, she has amazed audiences with her four-octave singing range, which is as clear as a bell. From Judy Garland to "Phantom of the Opera", she has a voice that will astound you. When you think you've seen enough, she then changes into an extremely talented comedian. She does a one-woman variety show that includes Broadway songs, dances, impressions and even music at the keyboard. She is a truly multitalented performer who can have you laughing and crying at the same time.

Tom Sommerville, Musician - Bass

Born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Tom has an extensive musical background. He attended the University of South Carolina and graduated from Oakland University with Bachelor Degrees in Music Theory, Music Performance and Voice. Tom has played the bass guitar for The Platters for 15 years and was the Music Director at Spring Glen United Methodist Church here in Jacksonville before joining the Opry. His past experience and talent make Tom a truly professional musician.

David L. William's, Sound Engineer

Dave was born in Lexington, Kentucky, raised in Pensacola, Florida, and grew up playing music. In high school he played the drums, trumpet, piano and trombone. Dave joined the Navy upon graduation and enlisted in Special Warfare and Submarine operations. He received a commission as a Naval Officer for Underwater Salvage and Demolition Diving in 1985 and retired from the Navy in 1995. Dave then started college at Florida Community College, Jacksonville, and received an Associates Degree in Radio and Television Broadcasting, with emphasis in audio/sound technology. He currently works for WJXT TV-4 as an Operating Engineer Technician and Audio Operator part time as well as running his own sound company, "Dave's Audio Productions". Dave mixes music for Neptune Baptist Church and has been the sound engineer for performers including Third Day, The FAZE Band, Carl Cartee, All Star United, KHL MInistries and Amy Shreve as well as working at various local schools and businesses. Dave is married, has three children and four grandchildren.

Fran William's, Featured Artist - Vocalist

Fran has been a professional singer and songwriter for ten years. She has recorded in the studio and has worked on "Trail Stories", which included three original songs that she wrote and performed. Fran has also recorded several regional and national commercials as well as promotional material. She has performed in nightclubs such as the Crazy Horse Saloon and Club Carousel and has worked at private and business parties. Fran has opened for Exile at the Clay County Ham Jam, and Dude Mowry at the Jacksonville Landing. She performed regularly at Club Carousel for six weeks and her performances were broadcast by Continental Cablevision. Fran is a very talented and versatile artist whose vocal ability is easy to recognize.

Robert Zielinski, Musician - Violin

Robert began playing the violin at the young age of three and has since had extensive training. He has performed locally and regionally as a jazz and country musician. He studied at the Cleveland Institute of Music from 1907 to 1982, the Interlachen Arts Academy in Michigan from 1979 to 1998 in their Summer Workshop program. Robert has a vast background in classical violin, but still enjoys performing jazz and especially country.

The Origin of the Opry

The Grand Ole Opry made Nashville the country/western music center for the country while Opry performance put Branson, Missouri, on the map during the 1980's. Today, there are about a hundred Opry Houses around the country with the common component of quality family entertainment performed by area artists who hope to have a national presence. Opry was the starting point for many performers, including.......

The roots of Opry productions come from country music with both modern and traditional sounds. Shows are often filled with comedic intervention, dancing and original productions. It is, in every sense, a variety show.