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Here are some facts about Gary, he's the one with the heavenly voice and hair reaching towards the heavens!
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Name: Gary Wayne Vernon Jr.
Nickname: G-Vox
Birthdate: July 10, 1970
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio - Riverside Hospital
Education: Olentangy high school graduate
Current Residence: Tennessee
Marital Status: Married Tara on May 15, 1999
Children: Brittany Kay Vernon (born 8.26.00), Brooklyn Leigh Vernon (born 3.21.04)
Pets: Sargent - chocolate labrador retriever
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 195 lbs
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Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Currently Driving: Cadillac Escalade
First Car: "Toyota Pickup SR5, big tires, 3" suspension. It was my dad'sm I was just drivin' it. I was 16"
Dream Car: Mercedes 5600 or a Chevy Yukon with the Ducks Unlimited package
Hobbies: Hunting and fishing with my brother & watching Saturday morning hunting shows on TNN
Instruments Played: Acoustic Guitar
First Musical Performance: Church play for Christmas when he was 9 years old
First Song Ever Fully Learned: Old Rugged Cross
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Pre-performance ritual: Prayer
Favorite Thing About Touring: "Probably the live performance. That and being able to hunt and play golf."
If I had to pursue a career in an area other than entertainment: "I would run a hunting outfit, be an outfitter."
Never Leaves Home Without: His wedding ring
First Paying Non-Musical Job: Worked on a horse farm
First Paying Musical Job: Rag Doll Lounge in Ohio
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Took Vocal Lessons: "No."
Before my big break I worked as: Member of The Board of Mental Retardation, Pool builder and I sang backup for Michael English
Other Bands: Michael English's
Other Professional Credits: Music - Best tenor awards outstanding performer awards... also first aid and CPR certified
Awards/Nominations and Honors: Soccer - CBL all district honorable mention and 3 MVP awards; Baseball - all star teams and MVP award and numerous trophies
Musical Influences: Earl Thomas Connelly, Stevie Wonder, Randy Travis, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Keith Whitley, Brian McKnight, my mom, Marty Raybon, Shenandoah and Mark Chestnut.
The one artist you want to work with in your career: Garth Brooks
If I could ask one question to any entertainer: I'd ask George Jones to tell me his life story, including every detail.
Favorite Singers: Stevie Wonder, Lee Ann Womack, Alabama and Marty Raybon
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Pet Peeve: Being late and people who worry about things they have no control over
Celebrity That Would Leave You Star Struck: : The band Chicago & Loretta Lynne
Favorite Venue To Play: The Grand Ole Opry. Standing on that stage where other great artists have stood. It's a great experience.
Favorite Rascal Flatts Video: "“Prayin' For Daylight” was good because that was our first one ever."
Favorite Song to Perform: “For me even as many times as we’ve done it, Prayin’ For Daylight.”
Favorite Songs Written By Others: Mary Did You Know ,One Last Cry ,Brotherly Love and Don't Close Your Eyes
Favorite Song He's Written: Would You Want It ,See Me Through and So Glad I Found You
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Favorite Songwriter: Marcus Hummon and Dianne Warren
The country song that best describes my current romantic status: Amazed
Favorite Actors: Gene Hackman, Jack Nicholson, Tom Hanks
Favorite Actresses: Julia Robets and Meryl Streep
Favorite Movie: Hoosiers
Favorite Book: Where The Red Fern Grows
Favorite Food: Donatos pizza
Least Favorite Food: Avocado
Favorite Snack: Cool Ranch Doritos
Favorite Ice Cream: Dodiva, Cookies & Cream, Ben & Jerry's
Favorite Drink: Diet Mountain Dew
One thing I cook great is: Chicken
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Favorite Restaurant: Olive Garden and Antonio's
Favorite Color: Black, blue and 'mossy oak' camouflage
Favorite Shoe: Nike
Favorite Team: Cleveland Indians, San Francisco 49ers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Detroit Red Wings and Nashville Predators
Favorite Sport: Hunting and Fishing
Most Prized Possession: My children, my wife, my family
Favorite Place: At home with my wife and family and in my tree stand or catfish boat with my brother
Ultimate fantasy vacation destination: An Alaskan bear, deer, and caribou hunt
If I only had left, I would spend it on: My wife and children
If I were a superhero, I'd be: "Spider Man, that was my favorite cartoon"
Favorite word or phrase: "Probably I love you , to my wife."
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