Keith Manley's Music
Keith began his music career at 13 years old , recording in Nashville with his childhood pastors. He later formed his own group "The Keith Manley Trio", and recorded an album containing his own music. The Blue Ridge Quartet were the first to record his songs, later followed by LaVerne Tripp. This opened the door for Keith to sign with QCA Records, with his debut solo album "Most Wanted Man" in 1977.
Keith toured as a solo artist, and did a solo tour of England. Later feeling God's call to enter full time pastoral ministry Keith took a position as a youth pastor at a church in Belvidere, IL. Four years later Keith founded Grace Family Church, along with his wife Cathy , where he has served as senior pastor for the past 40 years.
Keith returned to the studio in 1987 to record “Spirit Eyes”, produced by Donnie (Sax) Sanders and arranged by John Slick from Petra. Spirit Eyes went on to become a number one hit song on contemporary charts around the country.
Keith has recorded a number of duets with his friends in Christian Music. He was honored to sing duets with Rhonda Gunn, Leon Patillo from Santana, Nadia Cole from Voices of Glory, & Debra Paxton. He has coauthored a number of songs, with some legendary Christian artists.
Keith released his most CD Release was last year in 2023 with "Revival" and he also released a best of album entitled "Essentials".
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Keith at 17 Performing at The Grand Ole Opry