Born and raised in Branchland, West Virginia; Danny Ray has  written over 300 songs.150 of which have been recorded.His song

"Victory In The Valley " recorded by Jim Ross won song of the year

at the Buckeye Gospel Singing Association.The songs

"They Sang Amazing Grace" and "A Bible And A Guitar" recorded by Larry Cochran has risen to the top of the charts in country gospel music. Danny is a talented song writer to say the least.

His song "Final Altar Call" recorded by Larry Cochran was the most requested song on WAFD Gospel radio in West Virginia for almost 2 years straight.Danny's most recorded song has been

"something for the pain".

To Date Danny has recorded 12 cds and is working on new ones now.Danny's Songs have been recorded by a number of artist

including The Pomeroys, The Straight Ways, Jacob Reel,Phil Beasley,Daniel Clark,Marion Kraus,Gail Faught,Ed Mcneely,Rachel Sullivan,Sonny Hibbard,Lara Fife,

Larry Cochran and many others.

Danny has performed numerous concerts up and down the east coast and his unique talent for writing songs has made him many friends throughout gospel music.

Ronnie Byrd