Jim
Turner was a country singer on the Lawrence Welk
Show from 1979 to 1982. Turner often sang duets with
fellow country singer, Ava Barber, on the Show.
Turner was born and raised in Knoxville, TN and
first got involved in music performing in a local
band on the south-eastern college concert and club
circuit. He then toured Europe as a guest soloist, guitarist
and country singer for the University of Tennessee choir.
After graduating from college, Turner moved to
Nashville where he found success as a country songwriter,
session player and recording artist. After being
discovered by Lawrence Welk, Turner became a
featured country singer and guitarist for the
show and singing partner with fellow country artist,
Ava Barber.
After Lawrence Welk
Since
leaving the Show, Turner has guest appeared on
Nashville Now, Dinah and Friends, Pat Boone USA
and other national television shows. During the
World's Fair, Turner starred in the Broadway
production of 'Drumwright', a project of
two-time Tony Award winner, John Cullum. Turner
went on to headline in his own shows at Knott's
Berry Farm and Opryland. Turner continues
performing all across the country, as well as
commuting between L.A. and Nashville for his
recording commitments.
Jim
Turner sings "Elvira" with Guy Hovis and the Otwell Twins: