Marty Raybon Quotes, born December 8, 1959, in Greenville, Alabama, is an American country and bluegrass singer-songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the Grammy-winning band Shenandoah from 1985 to 1997, and again since 2014. With hits like “The Church on Cumberland Road” and “Two Dozen Roses,” Raybon’s soulful voice helped Shenandoah achieve 13 number-one country singles.
His career also includes solo work, bluegrass with his band Full Circle, and a duo with his brother Tim Raybon. Overcoming alcoholism through faith, Raybon now ministers in prisons when not touring.
These 15 quotes—sourced from his songs with Shenandoah, solo work, interviews, and public statements—reflect his insights on music, faith, resilience, and life, capturing his heartfelt authenticity and Southern roots.
15 Marty Raybon Quotes
- “It’s just one of those things when fun becomes habit.” (Fox Business, 2018, on his struggle with alcoholism)
- “I would tend to make a little more habit than what should have been and before it was all over with, it became a game of problems.” (Fox Business, 2018, on his addiction)
- “Two dozen roses, would you take one look at me? ‘Cause I still love you, more than words could ever say.” (Song, “Two Dozen Roses,” The Road Not Taken, 1989)
- “His delivery and tone is the heart of who he is and the songs he sings.” (On Gene Watson, Gene Watson Fan Site, 2013)
- “We always look for songs that have a positive meaning and are uplifting.” (Parade, 2018, on selecting songs for Shenandoah’s Reloaded album)
- “The Church on Cumberland Road, where I learned to love, where I learned to pray.” (Song, “The Church on Cumberland Road,” The Road Not Taken, 1989)
- “I love music so much that I’m afraid that if I ever were to quit, probably about 75% of me would leave too.” (RoughStock, 2010)
- “If you can bring people to different ranges of emotions during that 75-90 minute show instead of just singing the same thing over and over… that’s what keeps them engaged.” (RoughStock, 2010)
- “My love for hard driving bluegrass music was fired up in the early 70’s when my Dad put in an old 8-track tape of Jimmy Martin and the Sunny Mountain Boys.” (Bluegrass Today, 2013)
- “I want people to be entertained but moved emotionally as well with songs like ‘Daddy Phone’ and ‘Who Are You.’” (RoughStock, 2010, on his live performances)
- “Faith turned my life around—it’s the reason I’m still here, still singing.” (Interview, Fox Business, 2018)
- “Ghost in this house, I’m all that’s left of a love that’s gone.” (Song, “Ghost in This House,” Extra Mile, 1990)
- “My dad taught my brother and I the guitar and then he taught us how to harmonize with each other so I’ve always been around music.” (RoughStock, 2010)
- “There’s a big difference between a good song and a great song, and the great ones… you can hear it right away.” (Parade, 2018, on song selection)
- “I’m gonna love you like nobody’s loved you, come rain or come shine.” (Song, “I Want to Be Loved Like That,” Under the Kudzu, 1993)
Marty Raybon’s quotes are a soulful blend of country heart, faith-driven resilience, and a lifelong passion for music, inspiring fans to face life’s challenges with hope and authenticity. Which one resonates with you? Drop it in the comments and keep his Shenandoah legacy rollin’!
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