Wayne Shirey
Wayne grew up singing with his dad and sister. He also sang with one of his brothers in a quartet in his younger years. Music is something that Wayne grew up in. He does most of the bus driving for the group. Wayne cherishes Southern Gospel music and counts it a blessing to get to travel with his family to sing it full-time.
Name: Wayne Glennis Shirey
Nickname: Dad, Daddio
Date of Birth: October 7
Place of Birth: Lexington, SC
Siblings: Margie, Aaron, Jerry, & Nathan
Spouse: Darlene Shirey
Children: Victoria, Aaron (son-in-law), Rachael, Zach (son-in-law),
Chris, Jenny (daughter-in-law)
Grandchildren: Jude, Joshua, James, Kason, & Norah
Do you have any other talents? Play Guitar, Wrote one song, &
Acted in plays
Favorite...
Phrase: "Unbelievable", "What?"
Color: Red
Accessory: Red pen
Drink: Sweet Tea
Type of Food: Country Cooking
Dessert: Mama's Banana Cake
Bible Verse: Ephesians 4:1
Male Singer: Jake Hess
Female Singer: Vestal Goodman
Musician: Gordon Mote
Group: Cathedrals Quartet
Childhood Memory: Spending Christmas at my Grandma's house
If you could meet one person from the past or present, who would
it be and why? I'd love to have met Billy Graham. He always stayed
true and real, no matter what.
What has been your most embarrassing moment on the road?
Forgetting my words in the middle of a song.
hat has been your most exciting moment on the road? Traveling
with my family is pretty exciting and interesting haha.
What has been your most rewarding moment on the road? We had
a service in NC where 25 people got saved! That was so rewarding!
🎵 2023 ALQC Lifetime Achievement Award
🎵 2015 Beacon Award Nominee for Favorite Male Vocalist
🎵 2013 Beacon Award Winner for Favorite Male Vocalist
🎵 2012 Beacon Award Nominee for Favorite Male Vocalist
Awards & Accolades