Martin Delray

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Martin Delray
Also known as	Mike Martin
Born	Michael Ray Martin[1] (1949-09-29) September 29, 1949 (age 76)[2]
Origin	Texarkana, Arkansas, U.S.
Genres	Country
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, rhythm guitar
Years active	1985 – 1992
Labels	Compleat Atlantic
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Michael Ray Martin (born September 29, 1949, in Texarkana, Arkansas) is an American country music artist, known professionally as Martin Delray. He worked as a songwriter in the 1980s, with his writing credits including "Old Fashioned Love" by The Kendalls.^[3] Delray's first single release was "Temptation" in 1985 on the Compleat label, credited to Mike Martin.^[1]

He recorded two albums on the Atlantic Records label: 1991's Get Rhythm and 1992's What Kind of Man. In addition, he charted five singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. Delray's highest-charting single was a cover version of Johnny Cash's "Get Rhythm," which Delray took to #27 on the country charts.^[1] Cash sang guest vocals on Delray's version and was featured in its music video.^[2]

He also sang the National Anthem at WCW Fall Brawl 1994.

1. ^ ^{a b c} Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 122. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
2. ^ ^{a b} Vinopal, David. "Martin Delray biography". Allmusic. Retrieved November 24, 2007.
3. ^ Thomas, Ronnie (May 4, 2006). "A minute with Martin Delray". The Decatur Daily. Retrieved March 26, 2010.

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