CLAY COOPER'S COUNTRY EXPRESS

"THE FEATURED VOCALISTS"

Meet the people who help make the magic happen!

The BAND

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The COOPERS

Visual odyssey across continents

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The DANCERS

Portraits of people from around the globe

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THE FEATURED VOCALISTS

ALLEN ASBURY

Portraits of people from around the globe

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KARI GARRISON

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KARI GARRISON

Kari Garrison was born and raised in Denison, Texas, in a musical family where harmony-filled living room jam sessions with her dad and other family members were a part of her daily life. It was there Kari developed her love and passion for singing. After high school, Kari moved to Virginia and over the next 5 years she shared the stage, as well as the recording studio, with many of the industry’s most promising bluegrass artists. Then in 2001, following a dare from her younger sister, Kari moved to Branson. After performing in several shows in town, Kari took a job at “The Paul Harris Show,” which changed her life forever, as it was the first time she met Clay and Tina Cooper. While working for Paul, Clay and Tina’s son Colton and Kari’s son Drew were born 11 days apart. Since that time, there has been a “family” connection that is still as strong as ever. Kari went on to sing with the legendary entertainer Moe Bandy for eight consecutive years. After years of working down the “76 Strip” from each other, Clay and Tina brought Kari into the Country Express family and love working together!

ALLEN ASBURY

Before signing a recording contract with Doxology Record Company in the year 2000, Asbury had portrayed the part of Simon Peter in the award winning production "The Promise and His Life" in Glenrose, TX and Branson, MO. Since then, Allen has played the role of Simon Peter over 3000 times at venues such as Russia at the Kremlin State Palace, in South Korea at the Olympic stadium, in New York City, as well as churches and arenas across the USA. Allen also played the role of Joseph in the Broadway style musical, "Two From Galilee." Allen is passionate about ministry in music and has been versatile in the opportunities that have been given him. He now has had four number one hits and seven top ten songs on Christian radio.

With his smash recording, "Somebody's Praying Me Through" becoming The Presidential Prayer Team's theme song in 2003 and the National Day Of Prayer theme song for 2003.

Allen resides in Branson, MO where he has been active in the music community in Branson. Allen has performed in several productions at Silver Dollar City as well as the Gospel show, Oh Happy Day. Allen is honored to be currently performing in the Clay Cooper show and he is serving as Minister Of Music at Grace Community Assembly in Branson, MO.

Allen Asbury is married to Heidi Coates Asbury. They have two beautiful children, Tegan & Tensley.

ALLEN ASBURY

With his smash recording, "Somebody's Praying Me Through" becoming The Presidential Prayer Team's theme song in 2003 and the National Day Of Prayer theme song for 2003.

Allen Asbury is married to Heidi Coates Asbury. They have two beautiful children, Tegan & Tensley.

DAVID GRIFFIN

David Griffin is originally from Denison, Texas. He has been performing in Branson for 17 years now. He has performed with Little Texas, TG Sheppard, Collin Ray, Marty Haggard, Debbie Boone and Restless Heart. In 2009 he went on Operation Iraqi Children (OIC) to Iraq to perform for the troops and deliver schools supplies to the Iraqi Children. David performed in Country Tonite for 3 years. He performed on the Showboat Branson Belle for 7 years.

David has been performing in the Clay Cooper Country Express for the past 7 seasons. He would like to Thank Clay and Tina for this wonderful opportunity to share his gift from God with everyone in the wonderful cast.

GAVIN WILSON

Gavin Wilson, originally from Berryville, Arkansas, is a talented performer who brings his dynamic energy and skill to Clay Cooper’s Theatre in Branson, Missouri. Gavin is featured in Clay Cooper’s Country Express and also performs in the exciting 1950s-themed show, Hot Rods & High Heels, at the theatre.

His impressive background includes roles in several notable productions, such as She Loves Me, Texas! Outdoor Musical, and Unto These Hills: Outdoor Drama. Gavin’s passion for performing began early, as he honed his dance skills at Dance Branson School of the Arts in Branson, Missouri, and Elite Dance Studios in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

In 2024, Gavin earned a bachelor’s degree in theatre from Arkansas State University, solidifying his foundation in the performing arts.

KEATON BIDDLE

Keaton Biddle was born and raised in small town Winfield, Kansas where she grew up dancing and singing from a very young age. While in high school, Keaton completed her Associate of Arts degree from Cowley College in 2017 before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to pursue her dancing career. While in Las Vegas, she attended the Theater Arts Preparatory School for 6 months before starting her first professional job at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Keaton had the opportunity to work for Cedar Point, Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri, and the Illumination Sensation show at the Texas State Fair for one season before moving to Branson, Missouri in 2020.

Since 2020, Keaton has performed in Clay Cooper’s Country Express, Hot Rods and High Heels, and Dean Z- The Ultimate Elvis. You may also see her offstage as she is also the Clay Cooper Theatre Gift Shop Manager. Keaton loves reading, spending time with friends and family, and hanging out with her little kitty, Elmer.