Bob Fortner is the son of a Nazarene preacher from a small town in Southern Illinois. With a passion for music, he moved down to Nashville, Tennessee to follow his dreams at just 18 years old. Upon arriving in Nashville, Bob started singing at the famous Opryland USA.
Bob continued his career with Gaylord Entertainment onboard the General Jackson Showboat, at Wildhorse Saloon, and onboard the Music City Queen while also getting the privilege, on many occasions, of performing on the world-famous Grand Ole Opry stage. Bob is honored to be a part of the midday show on the General Jackson Showboat, Taste of Tennessee, and to be working with this amazingly talented group of performers.
Throughout his highly successful career Dave Salyer has toured the world with Barbara Mandrell, performed for presidents at the White House, and appeared on countless television shows. Roy Clark proclaimed Dave as one of the most fabulous guitarists on the planet, stating “I can’t believe this guy; If I could get my hands on him, I’d kill him!!” Of Salyer, Barbara Mandrell simply states, “Dave Salyer is the best guitarist I’ve ever had”. Dave credits his uncles – Bluegrass Legends and Grand Ole Opry Members Jim & Jesse McReynolds & the Virginia Boys – for his love of music and musical ability and talents.
Currently, Dave performs specific show dates with his uncle Jesse at The Grand Ole Opry. His solo repertoire ranges from “Orange Blossom Special” to “The Flight of the Bumblebee,” and from “Wildwood Flower” to “The William Tell Overture”. He is also an accomplished vocalist, songwriter and humorist!! But most of all, Dave is just a regular guy with a God-given talent to touch people with his music!
Dusty has been performing music since he was 3 years old in the genres of Blues, Country, Classic Rock, and Christian Contemporary. A current resident of Nashville, TN, Dusty has performed as a soloist, worked as a studio musician, and played at venues ranging from small fairs and festivals, to local clubs, private parties, weddings, and more. Dusty approaches every gig, audience and venue with an attitude of gratitude.
Ray Von Rotz has been one of Nashville’s most in-demand drummers and percussionists since 1979. He has performed around the world with artists like Boots Randolph, Lee Greenwood, Chet Atkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Grand Ole Opry members Jeannie Seely and Little Jimmy Dickens.He has played on numerous shows on radio and television including Nashville Now, Crook and Chase and many more. Ray performed for years in shows at the Opryland Theme Park, and has been working as a drummer onboard the General Jackson Showboat for several years.
