Ray Bingham

Voices of Oklahoma

Ray Bingham was an agent, producer, and manager for some of country music’s biggest stars.
Music has made Ray’s world go around since he was nine and started listening to western swing bands at local ballrooms.
Music was popular entertainment in Claremore, and where Patty Page, Tommy Alsup and Stone Horse started out.
His life story is the history of country music from Oklahoma roots to far beyond. Bingham has been the man behind the scenes promoting and booking top talent for more than four decades, including Garth Brooks’ first gig and his mother Colleen Carroll for years before him, the Tulsa Playboys, Peggy Rains, Vince Gill, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, and Tim McGraw.
A deep love of music and friendship with two men – Billy Parker and Red Steagall – eventually led him to start Ray Bingham Productions.
Listen to Ray tell you stories about Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, Ray Stevens, Patsy Cline and more on the Oral History Website and podcast VoicesofOklahoma.com