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The Leroy Burks Band | |
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| Born | Corpus Christi, Texas |
| Known for | Live Music |
| Style | Country |
| Website | www.leroyburks.com |
The Leroy Burks Band (2015-Present) is an Country Music group known for High Energy, Honky-Tonk shows.[1]
Biography
editCalvin "Leroy" Burks (born 1987) known professionally as Leroy Burks, is a American country music artist. He has released five studio albums and one live album, and has charted multiple singles on country singles charts, including the Reverbnation Number One hit "One More Beer" in 2021. A new album entitled "Back To My Roots" is scheduled to be released in 2025.
Leroy Burks was born to the salt flats in the small rural town of Rockport, Texas. From a young age, Leroy found his way to the front of the stage often performing in musicals, holding a lead role 14 times. While in High School, Leroy was awarded his letter as a freshman with both All-State Choir Honors and Theater. In Lou of college, in which Leroy was offered a Scholarship to Major in Performing Arts, he enlisted into the United States Army in 2004.
Leroy founded Dual Mic Records in 2006 while stationed in Ansbach Germany with the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade. With its creation, Leroy found himself often featuring on other Artist songs. He created a temporary alias of "Quik C" as a Tribute to the artist he worked with. In 2011, Leroy moved the label to Clarksville, Tennesee while Stationed in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Leroy was featured on 100.7 FM and 1400 AM Radios in Clarksville, Tennessee. Leroy was In 2104, Leroy Closed the label having worked with over 250 Independent artist.
Leroy has opened up for Major Country acts, including Toby Keith, Zach Bryan and the widely popular The Band Steele. While in the Army, Leroy continued performing with local theater groups. In 2006, he won the USAG Ansbach Military Idol competition later renamed to Operation Rising Star. He is a published Nashville Songwriter with over 40 songs written. His music can be found online, played by other cover artist, including the infamous Guitars Tabs website.
Members (past and present)
edit| Band Member | Position | Start | Left |
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| Leroy Burks | Lead Vocal | 2014 | Current |
Works
edit- Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak positions |
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| Any Chart | ||
| Just One Voice |
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| My Final Hour |
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| Just Tracks |
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| Beer & Bonfires |
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| Back to my Roots |
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| Back to my Roots
"Acoustic Sessions" |
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- Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album | Chart Identity |
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| 2012 | Final Hour | -- | My Final Hour | |
| 2021 | One More Beer | 1 | Single Release | Reverbation |
| 2022 | New Old Times | -- | Single Release | |
| 2024 | Small Town | -- | Single Release |
- Collaboration Works
| Title | Album / Song Details |
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| "Crawling to You"
Artist: Angeleda Rose Composer / Producer: Leroy Burks |
"Single"
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| "Ghost"
Artist: Backroad Brigade Engineer / Producer: Leroy Burks |
"Album"
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| "This is Me"
Artist: Cassie Grove Engineer / Producer: Leroy Burks |
"Album"
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| "Ghost"
Artist: Creek Engineer / Producer: Leroy Burks |
"Single"
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| "Definition of Truth"
Artist: D.O.T Engineer / Producer: Leroy Burks |
"Single"
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| "Hot Pursuit"
Artist: SLHM TOTTA with Soulja Boy Engineer / Producer: Leroy Burks |
"Album"
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| "Quality Over Quantity"
Artist: Twills with Engineer / Producer: Leroy Burks |
"Album"
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| "Who the F* is"
Artist: Sociopath Engineer / Producer: Leroy Burks |
"Album"
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| "Caution: Insanity at its Finest"
Artist: Sociopath Engineer / Producer: Leroy Burks |
"Album"
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Awards
edit- 2006– USAG Ansbach Military Idol Winner (United States Army)
- 2011- Gateway To Stardom[3] Judge in Clarksville Tn, with America Idol top 10, Paul Jolley
- 2011- Operation Rising Star Judge, Fort Campbell, Ky.
- 2013- Operation Rising Star Judge, Fort Campbell, Ky.
- 2024- Voted Best Band of Prince William County
References
edit- ^ [citation to reliable source, print or e, goes here]
- ^ a b c d "IVC Members Only – Interscope Records". interscope.com. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ Staff, News (2011-08-03). "Gateway to Stardom Auditions in Full Swing". Clarksville Online - Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
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External links
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