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Ray Pillow

Grand Ole Opry Member since 1966

Singer-songwriter Ray Pillow has made his mark in country music history as both a recording artist and as a Nashville record executive. After honorably serving his country, he came to Nashville. In 1964, he signed with Capitol records and his first release, “Left Out” came out 6 months later. His first chart success came with “Take Your Hands Off My Heart” . Later, he teamed up with Opry star, Jean Shepard, on two top-ten hits. He was inducted as a member of the Opry in 1966, the year he was Billboards “Most Promising Male Artist” and Cash Box’s “Most Promising New Artist.” The state of Virginia added Ray to its country Music Hall of Fame in 1994. In addition to his own music career, Ray has shaped the careers of many artists such as Lee Greenwood. He has a particular talent for matching the right artist with the right song and the right recording company.