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Ben Tankard Biography, Wife, Family, Net worth and Songs
BIOGRAPHY OF BEN TANKARD
Ben Tankard is an American former professional basketball player now gospel and jazz keyboardist, artist, producer, songwriter and songwriter from Daytona Beach, Florida. His musical career has resulted in over 250 songs.
BEN TANKARD AGE
Tankard was born on January 10, 1964 in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. He turns 54 in 2018.
BEN TANKARD FAMILY
Tankard was born into a family with religious roots. Her father was a minister while her mother was a missionary. He had the opportunity to play the drums from an early age. In school, he played tuba and earned a basketball scholarship. He appeared in the NBA Draft but unfortunately injured his knee before he could start the season.
BEN TANKARD WIFE
Tankard is married to Jewel LaGreen Tankard . They married on January 27, 2000 and have five children. As a family, they are the stars of the reality TV show Thicker Than Water. Jewel had been married for two years prior to her current marriage to Tankard. She has a child from this marriage. She is a reality star of her family’s show as well as a business mogul and pastor. She also hosted her own nationally broadcast show called Jewel Tankard Show.
BEN TANKARD KIDS
Tankard is the father of five adult children: Marcus, Brooklyn, Britney, Benji and Cyrène Tankard. They star in the reality TV show Thicker Than Water.
Ben Tankard and his wife Jewel Tankard
Tankard contacted a third-grade teacher named Yolanda Adams and signed her to Tribute. He produced his albums Through the Storm, Save the World, More Than A Melody and Yolanda…Live in Washington. They have linked and collaborated on more than 40 compositions. He credits his vocals with helping bring his production style and keyboard playing to a wide audience.
On July 16, 2011, Tankard received his Lifetime Achievement Award for Musical Excellence as an Artist, Producer, and Songwriter by the Atlanta Gospel-fest. Ben Tankard is also a well-known speaker and has spoken at major venues and events for the NBA, Joel Osteen and Bishop TD Jakes, among others
Since 2012, Tankard has worked with the National Basketball Association (NBA) on special projects as a musician and motivational speaker. He has helped support the NBA League’s New York-based office player development division and his role allows him to share his successes and show players “how to live outside of basketball.” In Tankards his motivational sessions with young D-League players, Ben often plays a smooth jazz mini-concert from the piano as the players write down their goals and plans.
BEN TANKARD NET WORTH
Ben Tankard has an estimated net worth of $5 million. According to the biographical article, Ben Tankard owns a three-level Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA Mansion worth $1,320,000. The house was built in 2001 and consists of 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, a swimming pool and stands on an area of 5,962 square feet. The Tankard house is fully furnished with total exotics. Ben Tankard is a car enthusiast. In total, Ben Tankard has two hummer cars; and a stunning $90,000 MXT Truck RXT consumer truck. Two H2 hummers costing $32,000 each, a BMW S1000 XR bike, an Exceed golf car, and two Mercedes SUVs and a sleek truck. Ben Tankard owns a 1976 Cessna 421C worth $289,000 and a 43220D plane worth $300,000.
MUSIC BY BEN TANKARD | SONGS BY BEN TANKARD
Ben Tankard Heavenly VibesAlbum: Mercy Mercy Mercy
Released: 2009
Genre: Christian / Gospel
BEN TANKARD FULL TANK LIFE TOUR DATES:
Fuel Your Dreams, Ignite Your Destiny
April 28 Tuskegee, AL Tuskegee University
April 30 Orlando, FL
May 18 Norcross, GA
May 19 Columbus, GA
May 20 Phoenix City, AZ
May 25 Gainesville, FL
May 26 Keystone, Florida
May 27 Miami, FL
May 28 Atlanta, GA
June 1-3 Birmingham, AL Jazzfest
June 8 Daytona Beach, FL
June 9 Tampa, FL Jazzfest
June 10 Sarasota, FL
June 15 Warner Robbins, GA
June 16 Alma, GA
June 22 Spartanburg, SC
June 23 Durham, North Carolina
June 29 Bowling Green, KY
June 30 Exmore, VA