It is a rare creative soul who can work at the highest artistic levels in two distinct disciplines. 

Ray Stephenson has just this kind of soul.

 

          Wildly literate, utterly artistic, impossibly ambitious, absolutely a slave to his art,

the South Georgian is completely committed to the truth. 

He is a world class songwriter, recording artist, an intensely captivating live singer, guitar player, record producer, and virtuoso painter. Add in the ability to express the uniquely personal in a universal way, and you have a true artist. 

Ray Stephenson does exactly that in his paintings, his songwriting and his performances. 

But he has a bigger vision for how the three work together. 

 

          Out of that vision comes a project Ray Stephenson calls “The Revival” and once you’ve experienced it, you’ll understand why.  You’ll leave feeling energized, refreshed and inspired creatively. And at the same time, you'll discover a unique opportunity to give back to your community. The Revival is a chance to be a part of something positive, to create change within yourself and your city. 

More than either a gallery opening, or a concert,  The Revival is an immersive,    

multi sensory experience which combines the arts of painting and music in a uniquely powerful way.  

          Revival is a true community event, bringing people together for an inspiring shared experience. It offers a distinctive and original way to raise funds and awareness for community causes and organizations. 

 

          So, for your next fund raising event try something fresh, something new, something bold and inspiring…  

Consider having a revival.    

 

 

            As a songwriter, Ray was named “CCMA Songwriter of the Year” in 2013 at the Canadian Country Music Awards. His Song Leaning on a Lonesome Song went number one in Canada for 5 weeks and #1 on the European country chart. In 2011, Ray wrote title tracks for Blake Shelton’s album Red River Blue and Kenny Chesney’s album Hemingway's Whiskey, which both reached #1 on the Billboard Album Charts and were certified Platinum.  He's been a part of four GRAMMY nominated projects and one GRAMMY winning project and written songs for Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, John Anderson, Guy Clark and many more.  

          

          As a painter, Ray began Rock and Roll Paintings by Ray Stephenson in 2009. In 2012, Ray became the Official Painter of the Monsters of Rock Tour. He’s been featured at the Nashville Airport and the Country Music Hall of Fame, CMT and in “Nashville Arts” and “South Georgia Living” magazines. His paintings explore his love of color, texture, music and nature. Ray’s artistic influences are found in the paintings of Odd Nerdrum, Gustav Klimpt, Rembrandt and Andrew Wyeth. His fine art is highly sought after by art collectors and is a part of several prestigious private collections. He has exhibited his work in Nashville, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Atlanta, and the US Virgin islands.