Darrell Hankins

Darrell Hankins is a multi-talented singer/songwriter, guitarist, entertainer, librarian and educator. Originally from Detroit, MI.

Darrell has traveled extensively throughout the United States and it's territories. Drawing from many influences Darrell has performed, written, and recorded music as an independent artist as well as a vocalist/guitarist in United States Air Force Bands in Illinois, Texas and Hawaii during 20+ years of active duty service in the United States Air Force. 

Traveling extensively in this capacity Darrell performed for live audiences as well as many TV and Radio broadcasts. His performances included many styles from easy listening, country, Americana, blues and pop/rock and contemporary Christian with artists ranging from John Denver, James Taylor, George Strait, Hot Rize to Stephen Curtis Chapman and Phillips, Craig and Dean and many others.

Darrell’s songs written over his 50 year career to include: Bluegrass of Kentucky, Walking By Faith, Halls of Love, Lonestar Above Texas, Everything to Me, He Prayed for Me and many others.

Darrell’s 1999 release of "Have Your Way With Me Again" an early CD Baby.com project drew solid reviews and exposure in independent markets, throughout the U.S. 

Follow up releases on Mr. Waxxy Records include; "Living My Life for the Cross", a personal collection of contemporary Christian songs whose influences are drawn from Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Rice, and Phillips, Craig, and Dean. Additionally, current releases include: acoustic singles: Everything to Me and Ladybug all on Mr. Waxxy Records. Most recent releases are compilation a CD and EP The Halls of Love and In All My Dreams.

Darrell’s songs Halls of Love, Bluegrass of Kentucky, Our Lives Are Changing and Burned A Bridge have been recorded by 2 USAF Bands in Illinois and Texas. Additionally Walking By Faith has been recorded by Country Music Artists; Lynne and Priscilla Fulcher and Dustin Neighbors “Circle of Friends” release available on Apple Music.

Currently Darrell’s music is streamed and downloaded globally in North America, Europe,  Asia and Australia to name a few.  

As of 2023 Darrell has made in roads to wider audiences with a Publisher/Writer/Performer affiliation with Christian Copyright Licensing International, CCLI for his Contemporary Christian music to be licensed for performances world wide. 

Highlights of Darrell's performance career include:

Wrigley Field, Chicago IL

The Cubby Bear, Chicago, IL

Ft. Lauderdale Air and Water Show, FL

Muny Opera, St. Louis, MO

Little Opry Theater Branson, MO

Sea World, San Antonio, TX

The Annual Waikiki Hoolaulea, Honolulu, HI 

World famous "Bluebird Cafe" in Nashville, TN. 

Sugarloaf New York Festival 

The Purple Crayon in Hastings on Hudson, NY

The Taste Budd’s Cafe in Red Hook, NY

Noble Roasters Coffee Shop, Campbell Hall, NY Circle Of Friends Coffee House, Pleasantville, NY.

Corporate Performances:

Bass Masters Champions, Peoria, IL

Six Flags San Antonio, TX

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival

Taste Of Chicago

Morehead Harvest Festival-Morehead, KY

Darrell Hankins makes his home in South Texas continues to write and perform throughout the greater Texas area.