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| Genre = [[Worship music|Worship]]<br>[[Contemporary Christian]]
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| Occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]]
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==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 04:27, 11 December 2008

Ray Boltz

Ray Boltz (born 1953 in Muncie, Indiana) is a former contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter, whose songs often told stories of faith and inspiration. He was raised by his parents William and Ruth Boltz, and was married to his wife Carol for over 30 years. After the release of his last album in 2002, and his last tour in 2004, he retired from the music industry and moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL. In September 2008, the Metropolitan Community Church announced that he would be giving two concerts at MCC venues in Indianapolis and Washington, D.C., with proceeds to benefit the new direction his musical career was taking. In a recent interview,[1] Boltz came out of the closet and announced he was gay. Ray has since released a new single, "Don't Tell Me Who to Love."

Discography

  • 1986 Watch the Lamb
  • 1988 Thank You
  • 1989 The Altar
  • 1991 Another Child to Hold
  • 1992 Seasons Change
  • 1994 Allegiance
  • 1994 Moments for the Heart (RIAA Gold Certified)
  • 1995 The Concert of a Lifetime (live, RIAA Gold Certified)
  • 1996 No Greater Sacrifice
  • 1997 A Christmas Album: Bethlehem Star
  • 1998 Honor and Glory
  • 2000 The Classics
  • 2001 Moments for the Heart, Vol. 1 & 2
  • 2001 Concert of a Lifetime for Kids [live]
  • 2002 Songs from the Potter's Field
  • 2004 The Unchanging Story

Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year Album Chart Position
1995 The Concert Of A Lifetime The Billboard 200 #194
1996 No Greater Sacrifice The Billboard 200 #173
1997 A Christmas Album: Bethlehem Star The Billboard 200 #169

Awards

Dove Awards

  • 1990
    • Song of the Year -- "Thank You"
  • 1994
    • Inspirational Song -- "I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb"
  • 1997
    • Special Event Album -- God with Us: A Celebration of Christmas Carols & Classics (with various artists)

References

  1. ^ "Key Changes". Washington Blade. Retrieved 2008-09-16.

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