The Talley Trio has gradually taken Gospel Music by storm, not by sensationalism or mindless media ploys, but by the sheer quality of their singing. Roger and Debra Talley, along with their super-talented daughter Lauren Talley, consistently present concerts that are tasteful, professional, impressive, worshipful, and fun.
It is clear that this unusual family absolutely loves what they do.
Each year the major performers of professional Southern Gospel Music gather in Louisville, Kentucky for the annual 'granddaddy of them all,' the National Quartet Convention. The week-long gathering draws tens of thousands of fans from all over the world. Over the last few years, the fans at the Convention have been totally enamored by the energy, talent, and sincerity of the Talley Trio. They are definitely a big hit at a venue that can be relentless in its incredibly high standards of quality. Nobody gets to sing here unless they are the best of the best.
The Talley Trio has passed that test with flying colors.
The husband-and-wife team of Roger and Debra Talley first burst onto the national Gospel stage during the 1980s when they teamed up with Roger's brother, Kirk, to form 'The Talleys.' Kirk had achieved phenomenal success as the tenor for the famed Cathedral Quartet from 1979 until 1983. It was at this point that Kirk joined his brother and sister-in-law to form that pace-setting trio whose tenure in the business would be relatively shortlived.
Kirk went solo, and Roger and Debra took a sabbatical from the road to focus on family life, including raising their daughter, Lauren. Lauren had been homeschooled by Debra when The Talleys were on the road so that mother and daughter would not be separated by the group's extensive travels.
A few years later Roger and Debra would re-emerge onto the Gospel scene as 'The Talley Trio,' but this time their group would include the astounding vocals of daughter Lauren Talley, who had come of age. The group has been busy winning new fans ever since.
Led by the tantalizing lead/high alto vocals of Lauren, the Talley Trio produces a unique sound that exhibits tight harmonies, haunting melodies that grip the heart, and endings that are at once exhilarating, thrilling, and heartwarming. Experiencing this group on CD, DVD, or a live concert is a rare experience that leaves one wanting more.
While Lauren's powerful voice is the driving force of this trio, this in no way minimizes the talent of Debra and Roger. Industry insiders are unanimous in giving the nod to Debra Talley as one of the finest alto vocalists ever to grace a stage. Her tones are velvety, rich, and pitch-perfect as she supplies the lower alto just under Lauren's higher lead. Roger is a terribly underrated singer, supplying a difficult-to-sustain tenor harmony just under Debra's alto, which he does admirably. Roger's role in the trio is much more difficult than it looks. Unless the tenor can sing every single note dead-on pitch, the harmony falls apart. And this group had never turned in anything but a stellar harmonic performance.
The group's charting action is one indication of the their success. Consistently achieving Number One Singles and Top Ten Singles, the group is a favorite of Gospel DJs. Two of their top songs are the hauntingly gripping 'I Love the Lord,' which is enough to melt a heart of stone, and the wildly successful 'His Life For Mine,' a stunning performance featuring Lauren Talley's unfolding of the Gospel story of Christ's sacrificial death for His people.
In short, if you have never heard of The Talley Trio, familiarize yourself with them. If you have never listened to them, buy one of their CDs or DVDs. And if you are within 150 miles of one of their concerts, go. You will have the musical experience of a lifetime.
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