Faith:
Being brought up with a strong Christian background, his faith is instrumental in his life. It is the guiding force that directs him everyday.
Charlie shares, “I remember the Saturday night in 1973 when I gave Christ my life. It happened in a Tent Campmeeting in Lenoir, NC. Rev. H. Richard Hall made the call. I found myself in the alter kneeling. I have not been the same since that night.”
He continues, “I can say that in all things, Christ has never stopped loving me. He guides me each day. Do you know him?”
Charlie speaks at various functions and facilitates motivation seminars. He has completed Dale Carnegie courses, ATT-Bell South Selling Power, UCCM Biblical Studies and currently is studying theology online from Liberty University.
Family:
Born in Boone, NC, Charlie is the first born son of Kyle and Geneva Griffin. With three brothers, there was never a dull moment. “We were poor, but we didn’t know it. No one ever told us!” he says. The boys were taught the importance of family, faith and friends. The integrity of those teachings still provides the compass for life’s journey.
Time changes the family. As loved ones pass, new additions are made. Yet the family is still strong. The bond is rooted in respect, love and a deep faith that glues the family together every day.
Friends
Ed Hill
•Ed Hill- senior statesman of gospel music, who mentored and just believed in me. Unselfishly he gave to me and his knowledge lives on.
•Ron and Nancy Williams for giving me a chance to sing professionally and work in gospel music. I cherish Ron’s memory and his friendship. I appreciate Nancy’s lifetime friendship.
Sandi Duncan Clark
•Sandi Duncan-Clark whose friendship and encouragement stands the test of time.
•Michael Stephens-whose musical credits include Re’Generation, Hickory Grove Baptist Church and Calvary Baptist Church. He is one of my best friends and neighbor.
•Marty Bailey for his unconditional support and friendship for over 25 years
•Earlene Winebarger always had time when I needed someone most.
•Ken and Malinda Gill for being friends that just love and care about me and offering endless support.
•Charlie Burke (Singing Americans)- When I needed a job, he hired me.
Charlie’s Musical Biography
•Vocal Instruction from LeRoy Abernathy, Canton, GA
•Meetin’ Time Quartet, Lenoir, NC, singer
•Singing Americans, Maiden, NC, agent
•Ron Williams Singers, Inverness, Fl, singer
•The Vanguards, singer, agent
•Hallelujah Supper Club, Newton, NC, Director, Talent Co-ordinator
•Classic Artists, Boone, NC, Partner, managing agent
•Singing News, Boone, NC, Contract Graphics
•Gospel Music Host-DJ, WHKY-FM 102.9 FM Gospel One Radio
"Then He Said Sing..."
“It is not about where or who you sing with, but who you sing about that really counts. It is exciting to entertain and laugh in a concert. Yet is more rewarding to know the music uplifts the spirit, soothes a troubled soul and gives encouragement many days after the concert. “I Sing Because his grace is real to me” best describes why we all sing.”