CLAY COOPER'S COUNTRY EXPRESS 

  "FEATURED VOCALISTS"

Meet the people who help make the magic happen!

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The BAND

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The COOPERS

Visual odyssey across continents
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The DANCERS

Portraits of people from around the globe
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THE FEATURED VOCALISTS

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KARI GARRISON

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KARI GARRISON

Kari Garrison was born and raised in Denison, Texas, in a musical family where harmony-filled living room jam sessions with her dad and other family members were a part of her daily life. It was there Kari developed her love and passion for singing. After high school, Kari moved to Virginia and over the next 5 years she shared the stage, as well as the recording studio, with many of the industry’s most promising bluegrass artists. Then in 2001, following a dare from her younger sister, Kari moved to Branson. After performing in several shows in town, Kari took a job at “The Paul Harris Show,” which changed her life forever, as it was the first time she met Clay and Tina Cooper. While working for Paul, Clay and Tina’s son Colton and Kari’s son Drew were born 11 days apart. Since that time, there has been a “family” connection that is still as strong as ever. Kari went on to sing with the legendary entertainer Moe Bandy for eight consecutive years. After years of working down the “76 Strip” from each other, Clay and Tina brought Kari into the Country Express family and love working together!

KEATON BIDDLE

Keaton Biddle was born and raised in small town Winfield, Kansas where she grew up dancing and singing from a very young age. While in high school, Keaton completed her Associate of Arts degree from Cowley College in 2017 before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to pursue her dancing career. While in Las Vegas, she attended the Theater Arts Preparatory School for 6 months before starting her first professional job at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Keaton had the opportunity to work for Cedar Point, Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri, and the Illumination Sensation show at the Texas State Fair for one season before moving to Branson, Missouri in 2020.


Since 2020, Keaton has performed in Clay Cooper’s Country Express, Hot Rods and High Heels, and  Dean Z- The Ultimate Elvis. You may also see her offstage as she is also the Clay Cooper Theatre Gift Shop Manager. Keaton loves reading, spending time with friends and family, and hanging out with her little kitty, Elmer.


DAVID GRIFFIN

David Griffin is originally from Denison, Texas. He has been performing in Branson for 17 years now. He has performed with Little Texas, TG Sheppard, Collin Ray, Marty Haggard, Debbie Boone and Restless Heart. In 2009 he went on Operation Iraqi Children (OIC) to Iraq to perform for the troops and deliver schools supplies to the Iraqi Children. David performed in Country Tonite for 3 years. He performed on the Showboat Branson Belle for 7 years.


David has been performing in the Clay Cooper Country Express for the past 7 seasons. He would like to Thank Clay and Tina for this wonderful opportunity to share his gift from God with everyone in the wonderful cast.

EMILY HANNER

Emily was born and raised in Branson, Missouri, and began dancing at the age of six. Singing has always been a passion of hers, and she has been performing on stage for as long as she can remember. Growing up in a tourist town known for its vibrant show scene gave her countless opportunities to pursue her love of performing.


Some of her most memorable experiences include singing alongside country star Billy Dean in his 2015 Christmas Show at just 12 years old, performing with the All Star Cloggers at Silver Dollar City, and appearing as a vocalist in the park’s Rivertown Ramblers show.


Emily currently performs at the Clay Cooper Theatre in Hot Rods & High Heels, Clay Cooper’s Country Express, and Dean Z: The Ultimate Elvis. She is incredibly proud to call the Clay Cooper Theatre home and has cherished every moment of sharing the stage with such talented performers.

KEATON BIDDLE

Keaton Biddle was born and raised in small town Winfield, Kansas where she grew up dancing and singing from a very young age. While in high school, Keaton completed her Associate of Arts degree from Cowley College in 2017 before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to pursue her dancing career. While in Las Vegas, she attended the Theater Arts Preparatory School for 6 months before starting her first professional job at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Keaton had the opportunity to work for Cedar Point, Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri, and the Illumination Sensation show at the Texas State Fair for one season before moving to Branson, Missouri in 2020.


Since 2020, Keaton has performed in Clay Cooper’s Country Express, Hot Rods and High Heels, and  Dean Z- The Ultimate Elvis. You may also see her offstage as she is also the Clay Cooper Theatre Gift Shop Manager. Keaton loves reading, spending time with friends and family, and hanging out with her little kitty, Elmer.