2025 Branson Summer Series, Show Five // June 26, 2025

The 5th and final show in our 2025 Summer Vacation in Branson Series welcomes the Coopers, Clay and Tina. Clay and Tina are the dynamic duo behind Branson’s beloved variety show, Clay Cooper’s Country Express. Clay, a native of Wylie, Texas, began his musical journey at the age of 14, performing at the Wylie Opry. He moved to Branson in 1986 to join the Texas Gold Minors and has since performed in numerous shows, including Country Tonite, where he spent nine years as lead vocalist and emcee. Tina Cooper began dancing at the age of three at her mom’s studio in the garage of their home. Tina continued her training through high school and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Music Theatre from the University of Oklahoma. She has been seen on several Branson stages performing in shows including Country Tonite, Celebrate America, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Dino’s Christmas Spectacular, Red Hot and Blue! Tina met Clay when working at Country Tonite and they married in 1999. In 2005, Clay and Tina launched their own show, which has become a staple of Branson entertainment.