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Randy's back...
He's been a contestant in the Talent Competition, a Judge, an
All-Star, and a top talent recruiter for June Bug Jam. Randy is a
wonderful supporter of Transition House, Inc., and we're so glad he'll be on
stage as an All-Star in June Bug Jam 2006!
Randy Heavin
RANDY HEAVIN (hey-vin) was born in Columbia Missouri. At the age of
two, his family packed up everything and moved to Rockford Illinois, that’s
where he and his love for music grew. Music
always had an important role in the Heavin home.
Randy’s father Jess, was the bass player and lead singer for a very
popular country band which regularly practiced in the basement, and Randy was
there for every second, always hoping that one day he would get his chance to
take the stage and sing.
When Randy turned eleven years old, his parents divorced, leaving him, three
brothers and four sisters to be cared for solely by their Mother.
Unfortunately there wasn’t enough money for a guitar, or music lessons,
yet Randy did his best to keep the music alive. He could always be found on the front porch singing his heart
out to any old record he could find. According
to Randy, his father was his all time favorite entertainer.
Some of Randy’s other more notable favorites were Elvis, Johnny Cash,
Cal Smith, Farron Young.
In 1984, Randy joined the United States Air Force where he became an aircraft
pneudraulics mechanic. His duties have taken him to Spain, Guam, Japan, Okinawa,
Korea, Alaska, and Hawaii. His dedication to the service earned him an
incredible list of awards and decorations such as two Meritorious Service
Medals, three Air Force Commendation Medals, seven Good Conduct Medals, the
National Defense Service Medal, the Southwest Asia Service Medal, and the
Humanitarian Service medal just to name a few.
After 21 years of service to our country Randy retired from the USAF as a
Senior Master Sergeant.
Randy has been and remains very active in the local country music community
and takes every opportunity to promote the industry as a whole. He is the
Vice-President of the Oklahoma Country Music Association (OCMA) and regularly
performs on the OCMA Monthly Jubilees. Randy has performed at The Oklahoma Opry,
The Trolley Town Music Hall, and even performed on a local TV program in
Nashville. Randy’s most memorable
performance was the time he and his good friend Clay Davidson played and sang
together in the lounge of a Holiday Inn immediately after Clay had opened for
Kenny Chesney.
Randy’s love and dedication to country music show in many ways and are
reflected by some of his more notable accomplishments so early in the pursuit of
his career. The OCMA awarded Randy the Male Rising Star Award for 2003, and
again in 2004. He also received the
Male Vocalist Award for 2004. Although
still learning, Randy’s instrument of choice is the acoustic guitar, but is
also very talented with a harmonica. In addition, Randy is an excellent
songwriter. His excellent songwriting ability is reflected in his song titled STUCK
BETWEEN A ROCK AND NO PLACE, which won the May 2005 round of the Song Of The
Year competition, supported by VH1. His
song titled KICK IT AT THE CASA was also a finalist in the prestigious
John Lennon International song-writing contest.
Randy has earned a Black Belt in Chinese Kempo and his hobbies include,
working out and bass fishing. Although never married, Randy does share his home
and heart with his loyal and best friend Opry, a 5-year-old Black Lab that he
found hiding in the doorway of the Oklahoma Opry on a cold rainy night.
If you would like to know more about Randy, or would like to get together for a
good old fashion garage hootenanny, check out his web site at www.randyheavin.com
or email him at Rockford8@aol.com.
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