Troy Burns

Biography

Troy Burns was the original bass singer for The Inspirations and held that position from 1964-1970. 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)

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