Roger Barkley Jr

Roger is no stranger to Christian Music. For over 45 years, he has been a part of the Christian Music Industry. He has utilized the flavors of Family Style, Blues, Southern, Country, Praise & Worship, Contemporary, Christian Country, and everything in between to convey God’s message of love to people through Jesus. The mantra for his ministry has always been that the only difference between secular and gospel music is the message of the lyrics.

This Multi-award-winning Christian Artist & Musical Evangelist is a father of 5 (he does not believe in the words step and in law – all are family), grandfather of 3, husband of 1, friend of many, and writer for multiple magazines and blogs with his unique look at today’s Headlines and stories of country life brings an exciting twist to the readers.

He is a Graphic Designer, Web Developer, Video Producer, and Editor, among many other things in the digital and print world. He collaborates with some of today’s largest firms and artists, as well as other small businesses, and provides each with the same dedication and attention to detail.

He is proud to work with Chapel Valley Music, Lonesome Road Ministries, HLERadio, CrossFlixTV, BlessIL.org, and BouBoyz Entertainment, just to name a few.

When asked about his ministry, Roger said, “I can remember the first time at 4 years old singing with my dad playing the guitar and standing beside my mom. I have always loved a good deal of music. My vision is to lead as many people to Christ through preaching, singing, sharing testimony, comedy, drama, and technology as possible. It has been said I am following in my dad’s footsteps and preaching between songs rather than behind the pulpit. I will have to admit that. I not only wish to be a reflection of my earthly father, who taught me so much in my life, but I also want people to see my Heavenly Father in me. I have been called a Christian Entertainer. I believe we can minister in an entertaining way. I also believe in almost 50 years of ministry, I have found that we can use all different types of music to let people know the love of Jesus Christ. Currently, I am an Artist In Residence at Leestown Gospel Church in Frankfort, KY, where I lead worship when not spreading the Gospel elsewhere.”

“Dianna is my wonderful wife and has the heart to help the hurting. She is a Prayer Warrior who writes devotionals for our website and is also a motivational speaker. I have been told that she is a better preacher than I am, and I would have to agree.”

A 2015, 2016, and 2017 Soloist of the Year, has won the 2018 Video of The Year for “I’m From The U.S. of A.“, 2017 Country Gospel Soloist of the Year (Christian Voice) Male Vocalist Nominee, Gold Cross Award, Duo Of The Year Nominee (ICGMA) he has won 2014 & 2016 Vocal Duo of the Year with Epp Mevin Walls, 2013 Male Vocalist of the Year as well as nominated for Award of Honor, Favorite Musician and many more in the same year. He has also been nominated for Male Vocalist, Comedian, and Musician among other categories from 2013 to 2025. With his first #1 song “Good Ole Days” – (from which the entire project was also nominated for Album of the Year) His second #1 song was “Tools of the Trade” and talks of his Earthly and Heavenly Father’s influences as well as what tools we need to reach people. Both songs are from personal experiences and from growing up in a country state of mind. Even though he has had multiple charting songs reaching the top 10, his goals remain the same: to win souls for Christ, use Gospel Music of any kind along with Multimedia to reach the world with the Good News, see lives changed & be encouraging to the saints.

Roger has added family to help him carry the message. His wife Dianna, daughter Chelsea, son-in-law Joshua Springs, and long-time friends Chuck & Rhonda Helms have joined the Evangelistic Team to help reach people in a lost and dying world. This has formed a Band of Believers. Each brings their ministry talents to reach one more soul. Roger was quoted as saying, “Sometimes one person may have to stay behind to work, take care of family, or even preach two places at once. No matter if it is me, my family, just a few of us, or a few friends joining me, the message will still be that Jesus is the only way to Heaven and through Him, we have Eternal Life. We have Redemption. Hence the name Redemption Band.” We have banded together in this fight and will continue until God says stop.”