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EPISODE · Jul 11, 2022 · 28 MIN

Blind Boys of Alabama - Meet Ricky McKinnie, and like he says, Don't Miss It When the Boys are Back in Town!

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Our guest today on Blind Abilities is Ricky McKinnie. Ricky is a longtime member of the iconic gospel singing group, The Blind Boys of Alabama. Winners of five Grammy awards and the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award. They have also been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and performed at the White House for three different presidents   The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized around the world as both living legends and modern-day innovators.   .  Since the original members first sang together as kids at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in the late 1930s, the band has persevered through seven decades to become one of the most recognized and decorated roots music groups in the world. Read More   we would love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-6093 Thanks for Listening!

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