Beaumont native Franklin Haynes is Texan all the way. Coming from a long line of Texans, Franklin's grandfathers on both sides were Texas Rangers. He is an individual who does not let his musical influences cover up his own personal style. His debut release, "99 Proof That She's Gone" - A.M.I. Records, reached video popularity on TNN, Club Dance and CMT for many reasons. Country Plus - Nashville Edition, however, summed it up best, "Franklin Haynes has all the right stuff to satisfy even the most critical audience. His vocals are pure honky tonk twang with that rich, down home country flair that makes a good song great."

And now the story continues with Franklin's recent release, the title cut "Before The Ink Is Dry" - Knight Records, reaching # 1 on the Airplay International Chart on Nov. 5, 1999 proves audiences appreciate the critically acclaimed rich vocals . After touring out of Nashville, mostly in the Old South, now Franklin Haynes and his band The Teasin' Time Band are beginning to make their way around the Houston and Beaumont scene.

Franklin Haynes went from singing in his pick-up in Beaumont to signing his first record contract one week from the first time he ever sang in front of an audience. Two weeks after signing the contract, this Eagle Scout and college graduate as a physician assistant recorded his first two songs at Adobe Studio in Hendersonville, TN where The Outlaws (Willie, Waylon and Chris) cut a lot of their music. One month from that, the video to the first release was cut and released with the radio single, "It was a rocket ride I was really enjoying " states Franklin after looking back on that time. Franklin's first long playing album, with this recent hit, was cut in Mt. Juliet, TN at Bradley's Barn and Discovery Studio with the mastering at County Q Studio in Nashville.

With honesty and emotion, Franklin sings for his audience instead of to them. Once you've heard his smooth country voice, you just know this unique singer is destined to make a major contribution to the entertainment field.

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