| Featured Artist of the Month |
| April 2009 |
| ~~ Darrell Graef~~ |
| Darrell is a real OKIE that can paint you a picture in a song when he sings. He was born in Oklahoma City to Nita and Edna Graef. He shared his childhood with two brothers, Lou and Billy, and two sisters, Carolyn and Linda. He attended school in Mulhall and has lived in the Mulhall - Orlando area most of his life. Darrell's older sister, Carolyn set him up on a blind date with Pat. After dating a couple of years they were married. Darrell and Pat have four children. They are Bridgette, Brenda, BJ, and Belinda. From these Kids they have six grandchildren, and one great grandchild. As a teen, Darrell worked as a construction worker. He worked in the field for 17 years, as an iron worker and carpenter. He even worked on an American Embassy overseas! Afterwards, he worked at Deaconess Hospital as a painter. He has also worked in the roofing industry. Darrell's love of music started in childhood. He's a product of the 50's, which is when music really started diversifying and was the main source of entertianment. He would sing every chance he got! In 1986 he joined a musical family group, and performed with them for years. He also appeared as a regular on DayStar TV for a couple of years. He also sang with the "Songsmen Quartet" as their lead singer. HIs desire to sing has lead him to state fairs, churches, nursing homes, private functions, and family reunions. Strengthening his ties with the musical industry, he is a member of the "Best is Yet to Come Ministries", in Branson, MO; The Country Music Singers Association of Oklahoma; and the South Texas Gospel Music Association. Darrell's performances take him to Missouri, Kansas, Texas, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and always back home to Oklahoma! If you'd like to hear him sing, just look for Darrell on the show schedule page. He's quite regular on the shows! |
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