When we asked “Who’s the best singer in Lawrence County?” the responses came rolling in — and they didn’t stop. From gospel legends to new voices on the rise, our community made it clear: Lawrence County is overflowing with musical talent.

Here’s a look at some of the names and stories y’all shared.

Voices That Stood Out

A few singers were mentioned again and again, often with heartfelt comments and stories.

Tiffany Dawn Proctor
Fans couldn’t stop talking about Tiffany. Dillon Johnson wrote: “That Tiffany Dawn Proctor chick… she’s got a set of chords on her that would make Loretta Lynn shed a tear.” Steven Melson himself even nominated her, showing the respect she’s earned from fellow singers.

Kellie Kilpatric
Stormey Lawless gave one of the most passionate shoutouts: “If we are talking singing voice alone, Kellie Kilpatric is the voice I haven’t got tired of for more than 20 years. I could listen to her sing anything ❤️.” Others echoed it with “hands down” and “no question” comments.

Grace Orr
Grace’s name came up throughout the thread as one of LC’s brightest young voices. Heather Letson said: “A lot of talented singers in LC, but I’ll say Grace Orr.” Jerry-Nida Hollimon Purser and Rachael Jeffreys agreed, making it clear she’s one to watch.

Ray Sparks & The Ray Sparks Band
The Sparks name carries history. Casey Garrett-Gillespie shared: “Ray Sparks Band (Ray Sparks) has always been a LC favorite of mine since I was a kid. There is so much amazing talent in LC. I wish they had a music festival to showcase the talent we have.”

Chad Bradford
Chad earned plenty of nominations too, with simple but steady endorsements like Elaine Dollar-Gonzalez’s “Chad Bradford ♥️” and Paula Kerby Thrasher’s “Chad Bradford.”

Family Traditions

Lawrence County has deep roots in music, and families often came up together:

The Melsons — remembered through Randy’s powerful voice, Heather’s continuing talent, and Steven’s gospel singing.
The Hursts — Marcus, Sydney, and Oakley were all mentioned as carrying the torch.
The Sherrills — several folks said, “The Sherrills, all of them can sing!”
The Sparks family — with Ray, April, Jeremy, and others mentioned across generations.

Rising Stars

It wasn’t just about established names. Y’all also spotlighted the next wave:

Olivia Anderson — several called her out, with Denise Anderson proudly sharing that she sings on Broadway in Nashville.
Josie Rae Jones — her name came up multiple times, with Myla Cole and Kelli Barrett both cheering her on.
Audrey Smith Hall — praised as one of the best by fans like Jaci Kay Hogeland.
Dawson Slade — mentioned by multiple commenters as one to keep an ear on.

Gospel Favorites

Church voices and gospel singers had their share of love:

Tim Sivley came up again and again, often alongside his family.
Randy Toone was called an “all-time favorite gospel singer.”
Amanda Goodlett earned this simple but strong comment: “She is amazing!”
Don & Debbie Killen were remembered as a gospel duo people still admire.

Legends Remembered

The thread turned emotional when folks honored singers no longer with us:

Michelle Smith: “Randy Melson was and always will be the best one.”
Daniel Scott: “Before his death it was Chris Smith.”
Patricia Mccaghren: “Was Johnny McCaghren, before he passed away.”
AJ Smith remembered his grandfather: “Billy Smith! Golden voice of the South! If you’ve ever listened to The Kings Messengers, then you know! Miss my papa!”
Sierra Gear shared a childhood memory of the Terry family: “Going to the Terry Club and hearing them sing and play was the best part of my childhood.”

These voices may be gone, but the impact they left is still felt.

Community Chorus

And the list goes on — Jessica Blankenship Frost, Shannon Reed, Sonny Hoss Conwill, Maggie Shelton, Patsy Blaxton, Lexi Green, Marcus & Sydney Hurst, Amanda Brewer, Tania White, and so many more. As one commenter put it: “There are too many to name.”

The Big Picture

If this comment thread showed us anything, it’s that Lawrence County is filled to the brim with music. From church pews to campfires, living rooms to big stages, our community has voices that inspire, entertain, and create lasting memories.

👉 Who else deserves the spotlight? Drop their names in the comments — maybe it’s time to put together Lawrence County Idol and let these voices shine on stage!

Lawrence County’s Got Talent: These Names Had the Comments Section Blowing Up