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Darryl Worley Facts
Courtesy of Dreamworks Records.


Name: Darryl Worley
Birthday: October 31, 1964
Birthplace: Memphis, TN Raised in Hardin County, TN
Family:

    Mom and Dad: Tommy & Bonnie
    Brothers: Tommy - older
    Barry - younger
Married: yes. Darryl's wife is the former Beverly Dean. They married on May 12, 2001
Children: none
Pets: Dog - Australian Blue Heeler - Chazz
Instruments Played: Guitar & Harmonica
Favorite Sport: Football to watch, Baseball, Basketball
First Musical Performance: Pyburn Church...years ago
First Paying Music Gig: Back Porch Restaurant & Bar - Shiloh, TN
First Paying Non-Music Job: Mowing Grass
Goals: To be as successful as the Good Lord sees fit
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 210 lbs
Color of Hair and Eyes: Brown hair and Blue Eyes (Hazel)
I Never Leave Home Without: My Britches
Awards/Nominations & Honors: I graduated from college at the top of my class and I recently played the Grand Ole Opry for the first time
Other Professional Credits: I've had a few songs recorded. I recently had a George Jones single. I managed to survive the past 10 years in Nashville without any financial assistance
Influences/Favorite Singers/Artist: Merle Haggard, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Faron Young, Keith Whitley, Gene Watson, Vern Gosdin, Bob Wills, Hank Williams, the Eagles
Hobbies & Collections: Hunting, Fishing, Water Skiing, American Indian Relics
Favorite Songs You've Written: "Second Wind," "Back Where I Belong," "The Way Things Are Goin'"
Favorite Songs (Other): "I Never Go Around Mirrors," "Rose Colored Glasses," "Sing Me Back Home"
Favorite Songwriters: Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Rodney Crowell, Wynn Varble, Randy Hardison, Harlan Howard, Hank Cochran, Bob McDill, Whitey Schaffer
Favorite Book: The Holy Bible
Favorite Movie: Tombstone
Favorite Actor & Actress: Clint Eastwood & Demi Moore
Favorite Food & Drink: Steak & Ale
Favorite Snack: Chips & Salsa
Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate
Favorite Sports Team: Green Bay Packers & Atlanta Braves
Favorite Tennis Shoes: Reebocks
Favorite Restaurant: The Toll House (in Savannah, TN)
Favorite Place: Pickwick Lake in Counce, TN
Favorite Color: Blue, Blue, Blue
Pet Peeve: Anyone making fun of anyone else, especially someone who is helpless.





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