Donald Ray Grace (born October 30, 1947 in Columbus, Mississippi) is a former bluegrass musician, former firefighter, and truck driver.

Background

Grace was born in Columbus, Mississippi to Essex and Dollie Grace (nee Coleman). He grew up on a farm in Reform, Alabama. He is of English, Irish, German, and Native American (Cherokee) descent.

Personal life

He married his high school sweetheart, the former Donna Taylor on October 30, 1972 and they have one daughter, Jennifer. And they have two grandchildren, Alyson and Robert.

Musical career

In the early 1990's, Grace formed a bluegrass group called The West Alabama Grass, a five-man band made up of Ray Grace, Randy Glasgow, Danny Turner, Frankie Woodruff, and Rick Harkness.

Politics

Grace conciders himself as a life-long Democrat.

Truck driving career

Grace has worked with Swift Trucking and TK Stanley.