David was born in July 1957 in Louisa, Kentucky. (Only one Hospital back then) He was raised in West Virginia until the age of 12 and moved to Ohio in 1969. He was always inspired by the sounds of music from Christian, Country and Bluegrass artists which he heard on the radio throughout his life. David grew up loving music. His favorite Artist were Don Williams, The Singing Cookes and Kenny Rogers, and the list goes on. With a voice, a dream, and a drive to become a singer, and with much faith, David began singing publicly around Columbus, Ohio in 2000. David's first CD was recorded in Columbus, Ohio in 2001 with blue moon recording studio.) He related to many of the songs, and he was inspired to sing and record them because of his personal life experiences. His first CD "He Still Looks Over Me" launched his career and he began performing for audiences at a variety of venues from clubs, weddings and churches to a backyard BBQ. There always seems to be a story of joys and heartaches behind every singer, and David Sperry is no exception. After working for a factory for 23 years, David’s career abruptly ended when the company ceased operations. He then went to work with a private ambulance company transporting patients, particularly the elderly. Although he took a reduction in pay, he enjoyed working with the elderly and had more free time to work on his music. Often his patients requested that he sing or play his CD for them. His music touched their hearts, which also blessed him. David went from place to place singing mostly in nursing homes and churches, and his popularity grew. In late 2001, David received a recording certificate from Judy's Karaoke and DJ in Lancaster Ohio. This allowed him the opportunity to start working with the Tennessee Productions Center Inc. A prestigious recording studio in Tennessee which has recorded popular well known Artists. David really enjoyed singing in the studio, and his love for music and singing started to blossom. When David’s younger brother tragically died in 2002, David turned even more to music to heal. From that point on, He started working with The Tennessee Production Center. He recorded his second CD, "Because He Lives" in late 2002. The 1st song, “Go Rest High On That Mountain” (written by Vince Gill) was dedicated to his brother "Kenneth W. Sperry". The release of the second CD lit a fire to his career, with popular songs like “Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning? and “Lord I Hope This Day Is Good.” In 2003, David recorded his third CD "I Believe In You which included the inspirational and popular song "Long Black Train.” David’s goal for sales of CD’s was amazingly surpassed with record sales in 2003 and 2004 with these two CD's. Although David loves country music, He also loves singing Christian music and ministering to people and seeing people give their lives to Jesus Christ. After singing for several years and experiencing many other heartbreaking situations, David felt he was being called to record his fourth CD, "I Am I Said." (Written by Neil Diamond) which was recorded in 2006. This includes heart felt songs such as, “Three Wooden Crosses,” “Wayfaring Stranger,” and “Stars and Stripes”. With a new prospective on life and looking staight ahead, David was motivated to record his fifth CD "There's Only You" in the late summer of 2007. This was an awesome experience for him to record this CD , and his faith was growing in God more and more each day, and his heart for God was evidenced in songs like his favorites, such as “Jesus And Mama” and "There's Only You". The Biography of David Sperry and his new release, "Love Lessons", finally come together in a story of true Country Music. Love Lessons is a true to life CD, and it's a huge turn-around for David's music career. It's a story CD of rewards and heartaches for a singer who originally took Country Music and turned it into Christian Music, and helped keep it true to his heart back in the early 2000's. His memorable songs from that era included," He Still Looks Over Me "I Wouldn't Want To Live" Mama" and "Go Rest High On That Mountain." The Music was not only Country, Christian and Bluegrass Music, but it also was a fresh start for David's life through Music. David Sperry's drive to carry on and sing songs has led him to his latest CD, "Love Lessons." The CD is grounded in the traditional sound from Don Williams, Kenny Rogers and Tracy Byrd. It's a collection he heard growing and singing through time, and with the addition of fresh sounds that speak to today's music fans. Love Lessons captures his personal music style more than ever which is an older traditional sound. When David takes the stage or he's in the studio, The story telling begins. Things don't get much more positive than this CD which is based on Love Lessons and experiences from his life. The Song,"Someone To Call Me Darlin" The first track, is a vivid personal statement which David re-wrote ,He had to sing for several years before and experience many other heartbreaking situations to make this CD come together. This CD speaks of prayer and how God answered those prayers with David telling the story through song after song. Those of us who have followed David's recordings and those who have not still knows his heart to a point because in the way he treats everyone. David followed the song "He Still Looks Over Me" from his first CD with five more CD's after that, With songs like, Long Black Train, There's Only You, Jesus And Mama and now Love Lessons. Tennessee Productions and the staff and engineer "Jamie Townsend" who recorded this CD and Dana King has become a big part of David's life when it comes to the studio. He loves and appreciate all his fans and thanks all of the people that have supported him and his music!” David Sperry…an influence to many of today’s country fans and christians fans, a colorful character and truly a country,christian and bluegrass music treasure
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DEVON said on 05.19.09