Tori Gay - About

Tori Gay is a Nashville recording artist/songwriter/comedienne/actress based in the Pigeon Forge, TN area. In 2025, she celebrated her 20^th year of ministry. She took the leap of faith to begin traveling full-time in 2023, but instead, the Lord placed her on a detour to Biblical Times Dinner Theater, Pigeon Forge's only Christian theater. She was part of the cast for four seasons, stepping away from the stage in January 2025. She resumed her traveling ministry and has been full-time, since. While there, she performed in over 300 shows, and Lula Bell performed in close to 250 shows.

Tori's musical style is Southern Gospel, which does encompass several different sounds. The hymns she grew up on have a special place in her heart and in her program. While those familiar hymns and a sprinkling of cover songs give the audience something to connect with, she also includes songs she has written. There is a small segment that gives a nod to the Gospel music of Elvis, but in an unexpected way. Last, but certainly not least!, Lula Bell must be mentioned. She brings humor to the program as she talks about living the SOC (Southern, Old, Christian) life.

Since the call to ministry, Tori has had many unexpected opportunities, including getting to work with some of the top people in Gospel music. There have only been three recordings over the years, but Tori says she tries to stay on God's timeline, which is much different than hers! Her accomplishments include graduating from both the Charles Novell School of Music and the Stamps-Baxter School of Music, spending a year on Song Garden Music Group's label roster, being part of the National Quartet Convention's Artist Showcase, participating in the Southern Gospel Promoters Association showcase, singing with the Biblical Times cast at The Ark Encounter, and performing in Dollywood's Parade of Many Colors - as part of the original cast - for four seasons. She has also been featured in several publications, even gracing the cover, once. Several of her original songs have received recognition, as well.

“Sharing Jesus through music and laughter” is the simplest way to put Tori Gay's ministry purpose, but it goes far beyond that. She wants to share her experiences with others, so they will be encouraged in their walk with the Lord...or to begin their walk with Him. “I'm just a country gal from the map-dot town of Foxworth, MS, and if God can do the great things He's done in me, through me, and for me, He will do great things in, through, and for you!”

Tori would be honored to come and share at your church or event. She is available for church services, women's conferences, Senior gatherings, or any other occasion. She is aware that different congregations or audiences have different needs, so adjustments can be made to meet those needs or fit the tone of the service opportunity.

MY SALVATION EXPERIENCE

We all have a story. As Christians, we all have a Jesus story. Most come with a preface, but the first chapter begins with our salvation experience. I consider myself very blessed to have grown up in a Christian home, with a mother who had me at church every time the doors were open (my preface). For the majority of people in our little South Mississippi town, that was just a way of life. Because I started learning about Jesus at an early age, I suppose it’s no surprise that I asked Him into my heart when I was six years old. We had moved from Foxworth, MS to Hammond, LA, and we found the most wonderful church – just up the road at Natalbany Baptist Church (and Christian School, which I attended). I loved our pastor, Bro. Rodney Taylor. During the invitation one Sunday morning in July (or was it August?? I wish I remembered!), I felt like I wanted to go down front and tell him I wanted to be saved, but I guess I was a little scared. Instead, I discussed it with my two imaginary friends – yes, you read that right – and after church was over, I gathered my courage and my friends and found Bro. Rodney. I didn’t really know what to say, and I really don’t remember what I actually did say, but I recall that this is how the conversation was supposed to go in my mind: “Bro. Rodney, can little babies be saved?” “Yes, Tori, they can.” “Well, I’m a little baby.” LOL! Hey, I was six! The point is, I wasn’t sure of anything but that the Spirit was telling me I needed Jesus, and that was all I needed to know. So, that morning, I was adopted into the Family of God! That was the beginning of the first chapter, and many, many chapters have been written since then. Every day, the book of my life gets longer, and I hope it is a blessing, an encouragement, and a learning tool for all who read it!

A Few "Heart Thoughts" -

I believe that music and comedy are two of God's greatest gifts to mankind, and I'm honored that He would allow me to share, not one, but both of those with people! This world is full of despair, so each moment we find to laugh is precious. I want to reach anybody that I can through the songs that I share - and, yes, even the comedy! - but I feel that my main purpose is to edify the Body. As Christians, we can't reach those around us if we're not in good spiritual shape, ourselves. There was a time in my life when that wasn't important to me, when I was trying to be both in the world and of the world. Thankfully, the Lord used that to bring me even closer to Him so that I'd be better equipped to do the work He's called me to do.