In 2005, he moved back to Florida, where he currently stays busy
playing at Sunshine Opry, Orange Blossom Opry, and other local places
around Central Florida. For his free time, he likes to relax and hang
out with his friends. He also enjoys horseback riding, playing his guitar, writing new music, spending
time with his family and most importantly keeping in touch with his fans!
International Supreme Artist of the Year Award
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Many thanks to Bobby Dee for the outstanding work and contributions to the music industry. May you keep on playing for many years to come.. Tim ,Station Founder...
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"Like a well-aged whiskey, Bobby Dee
has gained smoothness yet
maintained his visceral bite. He's never
sounded better." -
Associated Press.
"Bobby Dee's anguished tone, stark
delivery and piercing sound
represents the best in pure country
vocalizing." - American Songwriter
BOBBY DEE
Award Winning Entertainer
He grew up in Milton and Cambridge City areas in Indiana. At the age of Five, he got his first
flat-top guitar which was accidentally left out in the rain, but because of his dedication to music
he was able to save enough money and buy himself a Vox Electric guitar at the age of Thirteen.
Growing up in a musical family; being the only son out of six siblings, he chose music as a
"way out" away from the girls. His father became his mentor; passing his skills and talent to
his Thirteen year old son.
At the age of Seventeen, Bobby played at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge . It wasn't until 1994, that
he professionally started singing at the local VFW's, Moose Lodges, American Legions, RV
Parks and even Talent Shows. He sang Karaoke songs from various artists like Merle Haggard,
Hank Sr., David Lee Murphy and more. E. A. Gregory heard his music and was so impressed
that they asked him to play at Marion County Fair Grounds in Ocala, Florida in 1995.
He was also invited by Starbourne Records to appear as their guest at the Grand Ole Opry in
Nashville, Tennessee. Waylon Jennings was so impressed with Bobby Dee, that he asked him
to join his tour along with United Shows of America. From there he started touring with E. A.
Gregory, also known as United Shows of America, to places like Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky,
Indiana, Tennessee and Florida, during which time he opened for Waylon Jennings, Eddie
Rabbit, John Connely, Tommy Cash, Aaron Tippin, Bill Anderson, Jim Ed Brown, Fox Brothers,
Porter Wagner, Mark Chestnut, Johnny Paycheck, Travis Tritt, Ken Mellons, Kitty Wells and
many more. He also played with The Grand Ole Opry Road Show. He toured with E. A. Gregory
for a total of three years; from 1995 to 1998.
He moved to Nashville, Tennessee & formed a band which they called "The Southern Legacy
." They played at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, The Stage, Legions, Roberts and a few other local
places around Nashville. He is Also a Member of The Tennessee Country Music Alliance., BMI.