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| name = Ben Briley | image = | caption = | background = solo_singer | birth_name = John Benjamin Briley | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|3|19}} | birth_place = Gallatin, Tennessee, United States | years_active = 2014-present | genre = Country, southern rock | occupation = Singer | instrument = Vocals Guitar }} John Benjamin Briley (Born March 19, 1989, known as Ben Briley) is an American singer from Gallatin, Tennessee, who finished in 11th place on the thirteenth season of American Idol.[1][2] When he was a child, he led an effort that caused Brothers and Sisters Day to be recognized as an official holiday in the state of Tennessee. This idea inspired Bill Clinton to designate the third week of November as National Family Week, and George W. Bush to designate June 2, 2001 as National Child's Day. During college, he joined a gospel group called "25 Drive", with which he released an album. In 2014, he released the EP Outlier. Personal lifeBriley was born in Gallatin, Tennessee to John R. Briley and Tribby Graves.[3][4] Briley has a large extended family - from his grandparents down, he has around one-hundred-and-twenty relatives.[5] Music has been an important aspect of his family for several generations, especially on his mother's side: his great-grandmother, Kitty Cora Cline, was one of the first female members of the Grand Ole Opry; her daughter, Gladys Cline Graves, wrote songs and poetry, but did not pursue a career, as she had eleven children and chose to focus on raising them instead; and from 1975 to 1985, Briley's mother sang and played guitar on a morning T.V. show hosted by Ralph Emery. Several members of Briley's family on his father's side have played guitar, banjo, bass, and fiddle.[6][7] Briley's father and grandfather, Wesley Briley, were both ministers, and Wesley also owned a farm. Growing up, Briley would often work on the farm with his grandfather, whom he greatly admired.[6] Briley married his wife Courtney (who is a friend and former high school classmate of American Idol season 12 fifth place finalist Janelle Arthur) in June 2013 and was inspired by her to try out for American Idol.[6][8] Briley began singing at a very young age - his first performance was at a family Christmas party when he was only three years old. He won several talent shows during grade school, and when he was eleven years old, he performed the National Anthem at a Vanderbilt University basketball game.[4][6] In second grade, Briley was inspired by the devotion that he felt for his younger sister, Mary Meggan, to request that his school observe a special holiday for siblings. The school adopted his idea, and Brothers and Sisters Day spread throughout Tennessee. It was recognized by then-governor Don Sundquist and became an official holiday for the state. Al Gore, who was vice-president at the time, heard about it and told President Bill Clinton, who then designated the third week of November as National Family Week. Later, President George W. Bush also responded to the idea and declared June 2, 2001 as National Child's Day.[4][9] Briley can play over twelve instruments, including the guitar, piano, banjo, harmonica, and dobro.[4] His primary musical influence is Johnny Cash, and his style encompasses a wide variety of genres, including country, gospel, bluegrass, southern rock, R&B, and blues.[6][10][11] While attending Gallatin High School, Briley was elected student body president. He considered pursuing a career in politics, but changed his mind upon considering the pressure that would be placed upon him to be dishonest.[4][12] He joined a musical group called "The Performers" during high school, and sang with them at various school events, as well as for the Tennessee General Assembly. Although he is a devoted fan of the University of Tennessee's Tennessee Vols, Briley attended Middle Tennessee State University, where he served as an anchor for campus sports and received a degree in broadcasting, marketing, and public relations. He continued to pursue music during college, performing with multiple bands in coffee houses and joining a gospel group called "25 Drive". He released an album with this group and together, they participated in the National Quartet Convention.[4][6] American Idol{{Main|American Idol (season 13)}}
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References1. ^American Idol: Gallatin’s Ben Briley survives another week {{American Idol 13}}{{authority control}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Briley, Ben}}Ben Briley2. ^Country boys rock American Idol’s Top 13 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.lohud.com/article/DN/20130503/GALLATIN06/305030058|title=Sanders, Briley announce engagement|work=lohud.com|date=May 2, 2013|accessdate=March 14, 2014}} 4. ^1 2 3 4 5 {{cite web|url=http://www.portlandleader.net/articles/2014/03/11/news/25529543.txt|author=Holly Tong|title=Living the dream one song at a time|work=The Portland Leader|date=February 27, 2014|accessdate=March 14, 2014}} 5. ^{{cite episode|title=12 Finalists Perform|series=American Idol|network=Fox|date=March 5, 2014|season=13|number=16}} 6. ^1 2 3 4 5 {{cite web|url=http://www.cullmantimes.com/local/x2118246185/Idol-connection-Cullman-s-Gudger-family-cheering-on-cousin-Ben-Briley-in-American-Idol-competition-With-Idol-video|author=Loretta Gillespie|title=Idol connection: Cullman's Gudger family cheering on cousin Ben Briley in American Idol competition (With 'Idol' video)|work=The Cullman Times|date=February 27, 2014|accessdate=March 13, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20140314034927/http://www.cullmantimes.com/local/x2118246185/Idol-connection-Cullman-s-Gudger-family-cheering-on-cousin-Ben-Briley-in-American-Idol-competition-With-Idol-video|archivedate=March 14, 2014|df=}} 7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.tennessean.com/viewart/20140220/GALLATIN01/302200092/Updated-Ben-Briley-makes-top-13-American-Idol-|author=Dessislava Yankova|title=Updated: Ben Briley makes top 13 on 'American Idol'|work=The Tennessean|date=February 20, 2014|accessdate=March 14, 2014}} 8. ^{{cite AV media|people=Ben Briley|date=January 23, 2014|title=Road to Hollywood: Ben Briley - AMERICAN IDOL SEASON XIII|type=video|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YY1AyL0oTw|accessdate=March 13, 2014|publisher=American Idol}} 9. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/102/Bill/HJR1150.pdf|title=A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize John Benjamin Briley of Gallatin.|work=capital.tn.gov|date=June 19, 2002|accessdate=March 14, 2014}} 10. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/ben-briley |title=Ben Briley |work=americanidol.com |accessdate=March 14, 2014 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6O4qERxUX?url=http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/ben-briley |archivedate=March 14, 2014 |deadurl=yes |df= }} 11. ^{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/03/14/idol-exit-interview-week-three/|author=Jake Perlman|title='Idol' Exit Interview: Ben Briley talks to EW after third elimination|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=March 14, 2014|accessdate=March 14, 2014}} 12. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-eliminated-contestant-ben-688608|author=Fred Bronson|title='American Idol' Eliminated Contestant Ben Briley: 'I Was One of the Weakest'|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=March 14, 2014|accessdate=March 15, 2014}} 8 : 1989 births|American male guitarists|21st-century American singers|American Idol participants|American male singers|Living people|21st-century American guitarists|21st-century male singers |
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