Bob Allen grew up in a family with a strong musical background and sang in a family gospel group as a child.  He began playing the piano at nine years old and accompanied the family group as pianist during his teen years.  He began his college years as a music major at Paris Junior College in his hometown of Paris, Texas and also studied musical theater at North Central Michigan College.  He earned a Bachelor of Music Education at Texas A&M University-Commerce, majoring in voice with a minor in piano.  In college, he sang with the Madrigal Singers, University Chorus and Chamber Singers and played piano in a jazz ensemble.  Bob performed with The Young Americans song and dance company in residence in Los Angeles and on a national U.S. tour in a salute to the music of George Gershwin.  Bob has worked as an entertainer on cruise ships for three cruise lines and at Busch Gardens theme park in Williamsburg, Virginia.  As a Nashville-area resident, Bob has performed with Nashville in Harmony, a 100-voice community chorus and Collegium Vocale, a 24-member vocal ensemble at Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music.  He sings in the church choir at Holy Trinity Community Church and is a member of Triligi, a men's gospel trio.  Bob resides in La Vergne and works for Billboard magazine, covering the concert touring industry. 

When asked what he liked most about his first Nashville Singers  rehearsal, he replied,  "Everyone's dedication to professionalism, musical excellence and diligent use of the time.  Obviously, you all have a lot of fun, but you're also serious about what you're doing and spend the time wisely.  It was a thrill to be around great singers!"    

Doug Morrison, Sloan Yarborough, and Ric Domenico, sing a song with Bob Allen during the final phase of his audition.