Introducing The Kellys



































Jon Kelly, Lead Vocals


Jon has been the lead vocalist for The Kellys since 1980. He is also the only original member of the group still traveling. He began as the drummer for The Kellys at the age of 5, and after 15 years he began singing the lead part with the group.

After the retirement of most of the original members, Jon took on the title as the group's Master of Ceremonies.He is also the acting manager for the group, taking care of the booking engagements and general business.


His strong lead vocal gives the group a very distinctive, unmistakable sound. Jon and his wife Joni make their home in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, and have two daughters, Jenna and Jantzen.





Paul Walters, Tenor Vocals


Paul became a Christian at an early age and has been singing since he was 6 years old. He joined The Kellys in 1992 as their tenor singer. This marked a new era for the group as a male quartet, since for many years they had been a mixed group.

Paul is a prolific songwriter and has had many songs recorded by the group. As a result of his writing, he has a publishing contract with Sparks-Freeze Music. Some of Paul's songs recorded by The Kellys include "Point Me in the Right Direction","Loud on my Cloud", "I Know The Man", "Are You A Soldier", and "He, Now is Risen".  

Paul and his wife Malinda reside in Lawrenceburg, TN and have one daughter, Jaclyn.




Eric Harvey, Bass Vocals

Eric joined The Kellys in January 2001 as the group's bass vocalist. He has been singing since he was 15 years old.

Eric had five years of formal training in voice from various noted college professors and professional vocal coaches. He soon became a Minister of Mjskic at Providence Baptist Church in Hatton, Alabama. Eric holds a degree in elementary education from The University of North Alabama.

Eric and his wife, Melanie, make their home in Lawrenceburg, TN and they have one son, Eli.


Keith Wortham, Baritone Vocals

Keith
Wortham is the newest and youngest member of the Kellys.Keith graduated in 2008 from Community High School, Unionville, TN where he was active in Band, Drama, Student Council and Fellowship of Christian Athletes/Students. He is now attends Belmont University in Nashville, TN.

He is an active member of North Fork Baptist Church, Shelbyville, TN.  Keith first met the Kellys when he was five years old and at that time had the privilege of singing with the Kellys. He has been singing gospel music ever since and thinks Southern gospel music is the greatest music there is.

Before joining The Kellys, Keith sang tenor with the Cavaliers quartet for about 1 1/2 years.  He is now the baritone singer with The Kellys.
 




Billy "Fergy" Ferguson, Bass Guitar


Billy, better known by his nickname "Fergy", has been the bass guitar player for The Kellys since 1995.

"Fergy" started playing bass guitar in 1971 and played a Pedulla bass guitar and is a constant advocate of a good clean playing style. He studied under noted Gospel and Grand Ole Opry bassist, James Gordon Freeze, the record producer for The Kellys. "Fergy" started playing Gospel Music in 1981.

"Fergy" makes his home in Prospect, TN with his wife, Carol.











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