He's a nationally known Country and Bluegrass singer and songwriter, but Jerry Salley got his start right here in Southern Ohio.
Born and raised in Ross County, Jerry says his very first performance was a his elementary school in Massieville where he took first place at a talent show.Jerry says on a trip home a few years ago, he saw the severe disrepair at the old Massie School, and he said it broke his heart.Since then, Gary Hatfield and his family have begun restoration of the building, and Jerry is returning for a special fundraising concert there this Saturday night.
Tickets for the 7pm show can be reserved by calling the office of Mark Frazier and Associates in Chillicothe at 740-775-6882.A portion of the proceeds will benefit the ongoing renovations at the old Massie school and St. Jude's Children's Research.
Listen to the complete interview with Jerry Salley below, including an acoustic performance of his song Home Folks, written about his childhood in Ross county.