Wayne Raney

Biography

Wayne Raney's warm baritone and nimble harmonica made him a beloved presence on country radio, where his records traveled far beyond the Ozarks and helped shape the sound of hillbilly gospel during the mid-20th century.

He later devoted himself to sharing traditional hymns on the air and mentoring young musicians, ensuring that the joy he cultivated near Old Pleasant Ridge Cemetery endured long after the final notes faded.