Troy Burns (1952-)

Biography

Troy Burns joined The Inspirations in 1966 and held that position from 1966-1970. He then switched to playing bass guitar for the group from 1970-1973. In 1974 he became the lead singer for the group, a position he held until 1991. He later joined a group made up of former Inspirations members called Smoky Mountain Reunion.

In 2011, he formed the Troy Burns Family trio along with his wife Tammy. The group became a quartet in 2018.

In addition to touring with their family group, Troy and Tammy hosted the television show Down Home Gospel on WGGS-TV in the Greenville, South Carolina market.

Awards

Singing News Fan Awards:
Favorite Lead Singer (1977)

Southern Gospel Music Association Hall Of Fame (2017)

Solo Discography

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199? It Is Time: My God Is Watching Over Me; When Mama Prayed; It Is Time; The Crown; Isn't It Grace; Crucified With Christ; The Coming; The One We've Been Looking For; Come Sweet Anointing; He Only Sees The Blood. (Re-issued in 2011 with added vocals by Tammy & Trey Burns as the first Troy Burns Family album).