Ray Boltz

Raymond Howard Boltz (born June 14, 1953) is an American retired singer and songwriter who first came to notice in contemporary Christian music. Many of his songs tell stories of faith and inspiration.

Background

Raised by his parents William and Ruth Boltz in Muncie, Indiana, Ray Boltz is the middle of three children. Boltz was married to Carol (née Brammer) for 33 years (1975–2008), and they have four children. His song "I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb" also won a Dove Award for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year, at the 25th GMA Dove Awards in 1994. After the release of Songs from the Potter's Field in 2002, and his last tour in 2004, Boltz retired from the music industry. He separated from his wife in 2005 before moving to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with their divorce being finalized in early 2008. Since then, Boltz has performed at several churches of the Metropolitan Community Church, a gay-affirming Christian denomination.

In 2010, Boltz released the album True, which won Album of the Year at the OUTMusic Awards. Boltz lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with his husband Franco Sperduti, who is also his talent agent.

Discography

1986 Watch the Lamb 1988 Thank You 1989 The Altar 1991 Another Child to Hold 1992 Seasons Change 1994 Allegiance 1995 The Concert of a Lifetime (live, RIAA Gold) 1996 No Greater Sacrifice 1997 A Christmas Album: Bethlehem Star 1998 Honor and Glory 2000 The Classics 2001 Concert of a Lifetime for Kids [live] 2002 Songs from the Potter's Field 2004 The Unchanging Story 2010 True

Compilation albums

1994 Moments for the Heart (RIAA Gold Certified) 2001 Moments for the Heart, Vol. 1 & 2 2010 All The Best

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