The Talleys
Current Members
Debra Talley
Lauren Talley
Roger Talley
Current Album: The Music Goes On
The Talleys History
The Talleys (previously The Talley Trio) was started in the 1960s by siblings Diane, Kirk and Roger Talley. The group remained together until 1974 when Roger auditioned for the position of pianist for The Hopper Brothers and Connie.
During this time the Talleys were not traveling as a family group. Roger was playing piano for the Hopper Brothers and Connie and was later joined by Kirk singing Tenor. Kirk left the Hoppes and joined the Cathedrals in 1979.
At this time Roger's wife, Debra, joined the Hoppers. In 1983 Kirk Talley resigned from the Cathedrals and joined with Roger and Debra who had recently left the Hoppers to begin singing again as a family group.
The Talleys retired from 1993 to 1996. In 1996 they began traveling again with Roger, Debra and their daughter, Lauren.
During this time the Talleys traveled as "The Talley Trio." This name was changed in 2011 when Lauren married Brian Alvey. At this time they began traveling again as "The Talleys" and have retained this name.
In 2019, The Talleys announced that they would retire from singing at the end of 2020. Roger will continue to produce albums for other artist while Debra will be speaking at various women's confrences.
Lauren plans to continue traveling as a solo artist ramping up travel schedule to full time appearances.
Group Members
Soprano
Lauren Talley: 1995 - Present
Alto
Diane Talley: Dates Unknown
Debra Talley: 1983 - 1993; 1995 - Present
Tenor
Kirk Talley: 1960s - 1970s, 1983 - 1993
Lead
Roger Talley: 1960s - 1970s, 1983 - 1993,
1995 - Present
Brian Alvery: 2011 - 2013
Bass Guitar
Mike Crider: Dates Unknown
Number One Songs
Debra Talley
Roger Talley
Lauren Talley
June 1986 - Sept. 1986: Sweeter As The Days Go By
Sept. 2000 - Nov. 2000: Searchin'
Oct. 2002 - Nov. 2002: The Healer
March 2003: The Answer Is Christ
October 2003: I Love The Lord
April 2004 - May 2004: Jesus Saves
November 2004: His Life For Mine
June 2006: The Debt
May 2006: The Broken Ones
December 2008: That's Enough
June 2009: Life Goes On
February 2014: Up Above