Biography
| Peggy Rains launched her career
in 1998 after being heard by a man who has a good ear and eye for country talent. Ray
Bingham, along with Red Steagall, had earlier recognized the potential of another Oklahoma
redhead named Reba McEntire. When Bingham heard Peggy Rains, smooth-as-honey alto, he was
impressed and encouraged her to pursue larger opportunities. Soon after that meeting Peggy
went to the studio and released her first album "It's A Good Day". Success came
to Peggy like a whirlwind, placing her on all types of stages from the Las Vegas Casinos
to the legendary Ryman Theater she has happily met each chall “It’s A Good
Day” met with great success both locally and internationally. Reviewed in the Country
Music People, a magazine published in London, it received a four star rating. The album
also received favorable reviews from Country Music News, of Canada and other publications.
Peggy soon followed with the release of her sophomore album “Living the Dream”
which included a guest appearance by Oklahoma's’ own Billy Parker. This release also
received great reviews. With songs from both albums topping the indies charts in Europe it
became apparent that Peggy had something audiences wanted to hear. She was recognized in
United States by the Academy of Western Artists who awarded her the Will Rogers Award for
Western Swing Female Vocalist. “After the Fact”, a song co-written by Peggy and
her producer Joe Bob Barnhill, topped the indies charts in both the United States and
Europe, and was nominated for Western Swing Song of the Year by the Academy of Western Art
In the fall of 1998 Peggy was opening a show for David Frizzell, and was invited to sing
the Shelly West part of his hit duets with him. The audience approval was splendid,
Frizzell was so impressed that he asked Peggy to record some songs with him. The same
magic occurred in the studio, which led Frizzell to include four of the new duets on his
new CD, David Frizzell 2001. |
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| The reviews have all been excellent
throughout the United States and Europe. During the promotion of this new release
audiences have found that the energy and excitement found in the recording is also brought
to the stage by these two fine performers making Frizzell and Rains a winning combination
The excitement continues with the release of Peggy’s new CD “Swing Time”
again produced by Joe Bob Barnhill and includes “A Woman’s Place” a new
Cindy Walker tune. Released in the spring of 2002, it has very favorable reviews. Peggy is
truly living her dream, sharing the stage with and opening for such great performers as:
George Jones, Ray Price, Bill Anderson, Charley Pride, Hank Thompson, Porter Wagoner, Red
Steagall, Neal McCoy, Daryle Singletary, Diamond Rio, Rick Trevino, Darin Norwood, Gene
Watson, Mel McDaniel, Connie Smith, David Frizzell. Billy Parker, Sammy Smith, and The
Texas Playboys. Peggy has the privilege of performing with the fabulous Rodney Lay and the
Wild West Band who for many years worked with Roy Clark and were his Hee-Haw sidekicks.
Peggy also works with the mighty Stonehorse Band, known for their tight “three
fiddle” harmony and for carrying the title of International Pro Rodeo Association
Entertainer of the Year for six consecutive years. Peggy is excited about the future and
grateful for all the wonderful opportunities she has experienced in this new and
exhilarating career. She brings that enthusiasm and affection with her on stage to share
with the people she absolutely loves, her fans. |
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