Inducted 2006

Born April 15, 1926, Charles Key is an original member of the Harmoneers Quartet. He joined the Harmoneers in 1944 after his high school graduation, and remained as their pianist for many years.

During his time with the Harmoneers, the quartet became one of the first gospel quartets to sign an exclusive recording contract with RCA Victor records. His excellent piano skills are evident on all of the Harmoneers recordings. Although Charles was never a flashy pianist, he had a quiet dignity with keyboard skills and was a superb accompanist.

The Harmoneers Quartet was one of the top quartets in the country during Mr. Key’s tenure with the group.

After his retirement from full-time travel with the Harmoneers, he continued to work with various gospel singing groups around the Atlanta area.

Charles received the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion Living Legend Award in 1995. He was the recipient of the Piano Roll of Honor award in 1998. Mr. Key was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2002. He was inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004.