Collin Raye Quotes, born Floyd Elliot Wray on August 22, 1960, in De Queen, Arkansas, is an American country music singer-songwriter whose emotive ballads and storytelling defined 1990s country music.
With four consecutive platinum albums, starting with his 1991 debut All I Can Be, Raye scored number-one hits like “Love, Me” and “In This Life.” Raised by his musician mother, Lois Wray, who opened for legends like Elvis Presley, Raye’s music reflects his deep connection to traditional country and universal human experiences.
These 15 quotes—sourced from his songs, interviews, official website, and posts on X—capture his insights on love, life, faith, and music, showcasing his heartfelt authenticity and enduring appeal.
15 Collin Raye Quotes
- “I laugh, I love, I hope, I try, I hurt, I need, I fear, I cry. And I know you do the same things too, so we’re really not that different, me and you.” (Quotes.net, n.d.)
- “If I were you I’d promise to live life for all it’s worth, take all you’ve been given and leave your mark upon this Earth.” (senQuotes.com, n.d.)
- “And if it all falls apart, I will know deep in my heart, the only dream that mattered had come true. In this life, I was loved by you.” (Song, “In This Life,” In This Life, 1992)
- “Between now and then, ’til I see you again, I’ll be loving you.” (Song, “Love, Me,” All I Can Be, 1991)
- “When it gets a little hard to care, just think about Him hanging there.” (Song, “What If Jesus Comes Back Like That,” I Think About You, 1995)
- “Country music and the world will miss George Jones. He was someone who set a high standard in our industry for great music and lyrics that tapped into the emotions of the human heart.” (Facebook post, April 26, 2013)
- “He smiled, she smiled, they knew right away, this was the day they’d waited for their whole lives.” (Song, “One Boy, One Girl,” I Think About You, 1995)
- “I never knew how quickly I would go from someone that you loved to someone you used to know.” (Song, “You Will Always Be Mine,” Tracks, 2000)
- “I feel like if I relate to a song, other people will too, because it comes from a real place.” (Collin Raye Official Website, 2020)
- “I believe Gene Watson possesses one of the most natural, smoothest, pure and authentic voices in the history of the country genre.” (Gene Watson Fan Site, September 28, 2007)
- “I’ve always been a great storyteller, bringing interesting characters to life through music.” (Collin Raye Official Website, 2020)
- “If you get there before I do, don’t give up on me.” (Song, “If You Get There Before I Do,” The Best of Collin Raye: Direct Hits, 1997)
- “My music has always been about the heart—love, loss, and the things that make us human.” (Interview, Country Weekly, 2000)
- “I’m kind of known as a ballad guy, but I’ve got a rock and roll bone that keeps my shows alive.” (Collin Raye Official Website, 2020)
- “I wrote most of Scars myself because I wanted it to be real, different, and true to who I am.” (Interview, Billboard, 2020)
Collin Raye’s quotes are a soulful blend of love, faith, and country storytelling, inspiring fans to live fully and cherish life’s connections. Which one hits home for you? Drop it in the comments and keep his heartfelt country vibe alive!
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