CLAY COOPER'S COUNTRY EXPRESS 

 "THE COOPERS"

Meet the people who help make the magic happen!

The Band

The BAND

Button
The Coopers

The COOPERS

Visual odyssey across continents
Button
Featured Vocalist
The Dancers

The DANCERS

Portraits of people from around the globe
Button

THE COOPERS

Clay Cooper Headshot

CLAY COOPER

Button
Tina Cooper

TINA COOPER

Portraits of people from around the globe
Button
Colton Cooper

COLT COOPER

Stark beauty of desolate dunes
Button
Caden Headshot

CADEN COOPER

Visual odyssey across continents
Button

CLAY COOPER

One could say Clay Cooper has been groomed all his life for his current position as host of his own show, “Clay Cooper’s Country Express.” Born to a musical family in Wylie, Texas, his grandmother played the piano for the Wylie Baptist Church, and gave piano lessons for 20 years. His dad played guitar and performed at all local Opry shows. Clay first began singing at the Wylie Opry at the age of 14, and continued to perform there until 1986, when he then joined the Texas Goldminors and moved to Branson, performing at the Ozarks Country Jubilee. Since 1986, Clay has worked for many area shows, including the Country Review Show in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, the Down Home Country Show, the Buck Trent Show, the Jim Owens Show and Country Tonite, where he spent nine years as lead vocalist and emcee. In 1989, Evergreen Records released a single by Clay titled, “A Little Ground in Texas” which went to #60 on the Cash Box Charts. In 2003, Clay joined his buddy, Paul Harris, as the featured male-vocalist in Paul Harris Live. Clay and his wife, Tina, began Clay Cooper’s Country Express in 2005 in Branson, Missouri. Clay loves Branson and feels privileged to do what he loves while actively raising his boys, Colton and Caden. His oldest daughter, Cassidy, is now living in Texas pursuing a career in photography. Both Tina and Clay are truly thankful for the opportunity to perform with such a talented cast and supportive staff.

TINA COOPER

Oklahoma’s own, Tina Cooper, was born to perform! Tina began dancing at the age of three at her mom’s studio in the garage of their home. Tina continued her training through high school and graduated with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts Degree in Music Theatre from the University of Oklahoma. Tina worked at Frontier City and Opryland amusement parks. She also worked for Holland America Cruise Lines for two years and then headed for Branson, Missouri. Tina has been seen on several Branson stages performing in shows including Country Tonite, Celebrate America, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Dino’s Christmas Spectacular, Red Hot and Blue!, and Clay Cooper’s Country Express. Tina met Clay when working at Country Tonite and they married in 1999. They had Colt in 2003 and Caden in 2005. When Tina isn’t performing or managing the theatre, she enjoys working out and spending time with her family. Tina thanks her father, John, for believing in her dreams and in her husband. Tina and Clay thank God for the opportunity to do what they love with their family right here in Branson, Missouri!

TINA COOPER

Oklahoma’s own, Tina Cooper, was born to perform! Tina began dancing at the age of three at her mom’s studio in the garage of their home. Tina continued her training through high school and graduated with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts Degree in Music Theatre from the University of Oklahoma. Tina worked at Frontier City and Opryland amusement parks. She also worked for Holland America Cruise Lines for two years and then headed for Branson, Missouri. Tina has been seen on several Branson stages performing in shows including Country Tonite, Celebrate America, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Dino’s Christmas Spectacular, Red Hot and Blue!, and Clay Cooper’s Country Express. Tina met Clay when working at Country Tonite and they married in 1999. They had Colt in 2003 and Caden in 2005. When Tina isn’t performing or managing the theatre, she enjoys working out and spending time with her family. Tina thanks her father, John, for believing in her dreams and in her husband. Tina and Clay thank God for the opportunity to do what they love with their family right here in Branson, Missouri!

COLT COOPER

Colton Cooper was born and raised right here in Branson, Missouri. Colton has performed most of his life with his parents, Clay and Tina Cooper. He aspired to play football in college, but soon found a passion for music and decided to follow the path of his parents. Colton currently performs in three shows at Clay Cooper Theatre including Clay Cooper's Country Express, Hot Rods & High Heels, and Dean Z's Ultimate Elvis Show. He is staying busy and having a blast. In his free time, Colton enjoys learning all aspects of music, working out, and assisting his mom with administrative work at the theatre.

CADEN COOPER

Caden Cooper is no stranger to the entertainment world. His days are spent with singers, dancers, musicians, and the techs at Clay Cooper Theatre. Caden loves music and spends a lot of his time exploring all styles including rock n roll, hip hop, country, contemporary, and the great standards of yesterday.


During his free time, Caden likes to play basketball, and football, and baseball. He enjoys playing video games with his friends and has high hopes of being a YouTuber. He also enjoys hanging out with all the kids at the theatre!




CADEN COOPER

Caden Cooper is no stranger to the entertainment world. His days are spent with singers, dancers, musicians, and the techs at Clay Cooper Theatre. Caden loves music and spends a lot of his time exploring all styles including rock n roll, hip hop, country, contemporary, and the great standards of yesterday.


During his free time, Caden likes to play basketball, and football, and baseball. He enjoys playing video games with his friends and has high hopes of being a YouTuber. He also enjoys hanging out with all the kids at the theatre!