Carla Jo Age 44 began her musical abilities at the age of 13 years.  Being raised is a musical family her love for entertaining grew as she first started performing in a show atmosphere. Her energetic personality has allowed her the opportunities to extend her talents to audiences all across the United States. Her passion for entertaining is evident in all of her performances.

1977 – 1983    Carla Jo and The Country Express Band

1981 -              Miss Tennessee Teen Talent Winner

1982 -              Won Miss Tennessee Teen 

Miss Tennessee Teen Talent Winner

1983 -              Won National Miss Teen

.                       National Miss Teen Talent Winner

                        Entertained at the International Special Olympics –                        Baton Rouge, LA

                        Entertained at the National Leadership Conference –                        Chicago, IL

Entertained at the Accuff and         Rose Golf Tournament – Nashville, TN

Entertained at the Jack Green Mad Scramble Golf Tournament – Nashville, TN

Guest on the Ralph Emery Show – Nashville, TN

Televised You Can Be A Star Winner – Nashville, TN

Entertained at Billy Bobs – Fort Worth, TX

1984 -              Recorded Country Girls Dream Project (Title Song written by Carla Jo)

1985 – 1987    Entertained with Various Local Bands such as: The Country Sounds, The Cross Town Traffic Band, Smokey Jam and more

1988 - 1997     Entertained with various local Gospel Groups

1997 -              Recorded God is Still the One Project – 

                        Country Gospel Music Group US

                        Gospel News Charts #5 God is Still The One

1998 -              Signed with Turner Music Group – Nashville, TN

Recorded Victory is Mine Project – Single releases from project:

Victory is Mine and Holy Ground

WETB Radio Listeners Choice Award winner for Holy Ground and Cast Your Care

Singing News Charts #78 Victory is Mine

Entertained at the National Quartet Convention - Louisville, KY

1999 -              Recorded Gospel Favorites Project and From Our House to Yours Project

2000 -              Signed with Morning Star Records – Nashville, TN

Recorded Come Take My Hand Project – Single releases from project: Because of Your Mercy, I Was There and Everybody Say Amen

Signed with Century II Promotions and Talent Agency – Nashville, TN

                        Entertained at the Live Opry Theater – Branson, MO

                        Entertained at the Music City Centre – Branson, MO

                        Entertained at the National RV Rally - Gillette, WY

                        Entertained at the Mississippi State Fair – Jackson, MS

2001 -              Grammy Nominated – Come Take My Hand

Single release:            Because of Your Mercy

                                    #34 Gospel News Charts

                                    #50 Singing News Chars

Entertained at the National RV Rally – Perry, GA (60,000 + venue attendance)          

Entertained at the National Quartet Convention - Louisville, KY

Guest Entertainer for various televised networks:  Dove Network, TBN, and the Angel Network across the nation.

2002 – 2008    Resumed Entertaining for Charities, Churches and civic clubs in the local community

2008 – Present          

                        Carla Jo and The Silver Wings Band

 Carla Jo’s career and years of entertainment has allowed her the opportunities to meet and perform with some of the great legends of the country and gospel music industry.  Some of the artists include: Little Jimmy Dickens, Dale Reeves, Lee Greenwood, Ronnie McDowell, Con Hunley, Jack Green, Chet Atkins, Gold City, Jeff Steel, Perry Sisters, Heirline, Michael Combs, and more….

Carla Jo is excited about the Silver Wings Band.  With the exception of the keyboard player this is the same band she began her career with over 25 years ago.  Her love for her family and music and joining her father and bother again to share family harmony on some of the old classic country songs excites her very much  Adding a great percussionist, lead guitar player and keyboard player as the new addition to the band completes what she believes will be one of the best bands ever.  The excitement of the entire band shows in the variety of songs and will share a style of class to meet the love of any music venue.  The music is great and wide spread and the enthusiasm in the performances will be loved by all.  Carla Jo looks forward to meeting new people.  You will enjoy her personality and wit as she and the band entertain you.

David “Bubba” Leamon, Age 47, began his music career by singing in church.  He also sang for 4-H and FFA clubs during his school years.  He was selected for the state FFA choir in 1978 before beginning his playing and singing with his sister and father, Carla Jo and The Country Express Band.  Bubba has shared his musical abilities over the years in many different venues.  His love to sing and play the rhythm guitar has opened many doors for him.

1978 – 1983                Carla Jo & The Country Express Band

1985 – 1990                The Dry Valley Boys

                                    Took Break to follow daughter’s softball career

1997 -                          Annual Leamon Family Singing

2008 – Present           Carla Jo & The Silver Wings Band

Bubba has once again joined his sister, Carla Jo, and his father, Roy, to resume the role of rhythm guitar/vocalist for the Silver Wings Band. His talent and passion for music will add to the overall energetic enthusiasm of the Band.  His smooth vocals will add class to each song he sings. 

 Roy Leamon Age 67 began his music career at the age of 12.  He began playing the guitar and traveled and played the guitar and sang with his family.  He has had his hand in music every since that time.  He played and traveled many miles sharing his musical abilities.  He has used his talent for many years.

1953    -           1958    -           Leamon Family

1960    -           Married and started his family

1968    -           Began singing with his brothers and formed a gospel group

                        The Gospel Way Quartet

1969    -           1976    The New Gospel Ways

1978    -           1983    Carla Jo and the Country Express Band

1984    -           1989    The Dry Valley Boys

1990    -           1995    The Life Lights

1997    -           Leamon Family Singing

2008    -           Present – Carla Jo and The Silver Wings Band

Currently Roy is the bass player / vocalist for the Silver Wings Band.  With his versatile music ability he looks forward to rekindling his love for music and using his ability to make this band one of the most energetic bands ever. 

    Bio Nathan “Rockstar” Minge

 On lead guitar and vocals is Nathan “Rockstar” Minge. Hailing from Athens TN.  Nate is the showman that you have to see.  He started playing guitar at the age of 4.  Now at 27, he has evolved into a strong vocalist, energetic stage performer, and a guitarist that is classified as a virtuoso in some circles.  Nate began his music career at the age of sixteen performing with local bands.  He has also been hired by Mark Hutchinson of Legacy Productions at the Legacy Recording Studio in Athens TN as a session’s guitarist.  His list of projects in the studio includes Tyson McClain, Shane Lowe, Carla Jo Carr, and more.  Nate has been the lead guitarist for bands such as Deuces Wild, Untamed, , and Empty Chamber.  He also took the role as lead singer in Empty Chamber as well.  Nathans instruments, amps, effects, and assessories that he uses for his signature sound are Marshall Amplification, D’addario strings.  His effects include Morley, Danelectro, and Rocktron.  He plays Ibanez, Paul Reed Smith, and Fender guitars.  Nate would like to thank the manufacturers mentioned above for the best sounding, and the most reliable equipment that there is available.

 Panky Age 57 began his musical abilities at the age of 16 years.  He found his love for music traveling as a roadie with a local high school band.  He learned a great deal of the music business as an assistant to the drummer.  As years past he became and outstanding lead percussionist. 

1967 - 1970                 Leaves of Grass

1970 -  1973                The New Gospel Ways

1977 - 1983                 Carla Jo and The Country Express Band

1984 - 2004                 Set in on many engagements with various bands

2004 - 2008                 Smokey Jam

2008 – Present           Carla Jo and The Silver Wings Band

Panky is a very energetic percussionist and spreads enthusiasm throughout the entire band. His great personality reflects a great deal of energy for the entire group and well as the observing audiences.  He looks forward to the years ahead entertaining for a wide variety of music venues.

 Larry Hopper, age 64, began his musical career at a young age.  His passion for music and his talent allowed him the opportunity to expand his abilities to a large area of music.  His smooth lead guitar sound won the hearts of many throughout the US.  He is still captivating audiences today with his music.

1956 – 1962    Played with various bands The Hopper Brothers from Knoxville to Nashville

Tennessee barn dance at WNOX

1958                Won the Brenda Lee Talent Show

1962- 1969      Played with The Bob Caldwell Trio at the Dean Hill Country Club (7 Nights a week)

Played the Cas Walker farm and home hour milk fund shows.

Played the Chet Adkins Golf Tournament was a yearly function

Played on the road with Boots Randolph

Played with Jerry Reed

1970 – 1971    Played on the road with Kenny Price of the Hee Haw Show

1972 – 1973    Played at the Ski Lodge Gatlinburg

1974 – 1975    Played with Freddie Hart

1976 – 1977    Played with Dale Houston

1977 – 1978    Played with Con Hunley and David Frezzell

1978 – 1983    Played with Carla Jo and The Country Express Band

1984 – 2008    Played with various bands across the US during the last several years

2008 – Present           Carla Jo and The Silver Wings Band

Larry’s is one of the most dynamic lead guitar players throughout the nation.  He has played with and been associated with some of the great legends of the music industry. Legends such as: Brenda Lee, Chet Adkins, Jerry Reed, Boots Randolph, Tex Ritter, Andy Williams, Dale Houston, Con Hunley, David Frezzell and more…. His charisma and excitement during his performances will win the hearts of any audience.  Look for an excellent performance given by Larry each time you see him perform.