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A vacation abroad to a tropical country or island can be life-changing. You’ll create lasting memories, explore whole new worlds…

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Introduction: Jimmy Elledge (1943-2012) was an American country singer and musician from the 60s music era. He is primarily known…

Introduction Johnny Ferguson (born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1937) is an American country and pop singer-songwriter from the 60s music…

Introduction Ray Charles was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and pianist who became one of the pioneers and most…

Introduction Starland Vocal Band is a now-defunct American pop and country band, known for their biggest hit “Afternoon Delight” during…

Introduction Cat Mother and the All Night Newsboys are one of those classic rock and country rock bands that oldies…

Introduction to Cate Brothers Oldies music fans will probably recognize the Cate Brothers. Consisting of twin brothers Earl and Ernest…

Introduction Bruce Channel is an American rock n roll/pop/country/rockabilly singer-songwriter known for his #1 pop hit “Hey! Baby” during the…

Introduction The Bellamy Brothers are an American pop and country duo who reached the peak of their career during 70’s…

Introduction Billy Craddock’s early musical career Known for his biggest hit “Rub It In” in 1974, American country and rockabilly…

Introduction Al Caiola and His Orchestra are known for their two successful instrumental tunes “The Magnificent Seven” and “Bonanza,” both…

Introduction to Bob Beckham Bob Beckham (1927-2013) is the late American country singer whose best-known hits are “Just as Much…

Introduction to Brenda Lee Brenda Lee (birth name Brenda Mae Tarpley) is an American singer who was one of the…

Introduction to Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle (born Brenda Gail Webb in 1951) is an American country and pop singer-songwriter whose…

Introduction Burl Ives (1909 – 1995) was an American entertainer, with a career that spanned in over sixty years. He…

  Introduction The Charlie Daniels Band is an American country and southern rock band fronted by (who else?) Charlie Daniels…

  Introduction to Bill Anderson Bill Anderson is a country music singer who was born on November 1, 1937 in…

Introduction to Claude King Louisiana-born country singer/songwriter/occasional actor Claude King (1923-2013) would never probably think he’d take music as a…

Introduction to Bonnie Guitar Bonnie Guitar (born Bonnie Buckingham in 1923 in Seattle, Washington) is a country/pop singer, guitarist and…

Introduction to Bobby Edwards Bobby Edwards (born Robert Edward Moncrief [or Burgan in some sources] in 1926 – died 2012)…

    Introduction to Bobby Bare Bobby Bare (born Robert Joseph Bare) was born on April 7, 1935 in Ironton,…

Introduction Bob Luman was an American country and rockabilly singer and guitarist who was primarily known for his “Let’s Think…

  Introduction to Tom T. Hall Thomas “Tom T.” Hall (born in 1936 in Olive Hill, Kentucky) is a Grammy…

  Introduction to Roy Clark Roy Clark was an American country singer and musician. A very talented individual, he was…

  Introduction to Rex Allen Rex Allen (The Arizona Cowboy) was born on December 31, 1920 and passed away on…

On TV and in the movies and magazines, some celebrities appear to be of average height, but you may be surprised to…

Introduction to Larry Groce Larry Groce (born in 1948, in Dallas, Texas) is an American singer-songwriter and now is a…

The music scene of the new millennium wasn’t bereft of one-hit wonders, especially on the American charts, which they used…

  Introduction to Johnny Bond Johnny Bond (born Cyrus Whitfield Bond in 1915 – died in 1978) was an American…

Introduction to Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan are a husband-and-wife country music duo known for…

  Introduction to Homer and Jethro Homer and Jethro were an American country and parody duo consisted of Henry D.…

Introduction to Freddy Fender Freddy Fender (born Baldemar Garza Huerta in 1937 – died in 2006) was a Mexican-American singer…

Short career summary on Frank Ifield Frank Ifield (born in 1937) is an British-Australian country singer who had a string…

Introduction to Eddy Arnold Eddy Arnold (May 15, 1918 – May 8, 2008) was one of the most successful country…

Introduction Wanda Jackson is popularly proclaimed as “The Queen Of Rockabilly” or “The First Lady Of Rockabilly,” one of the…

Firefall was once big in the 1970s charts with “You Are The Woman”…. Firefall is the name of an American…

Introduction Kim Carnes is an American country and rock singer known for her raspy, throaty singing style, as well as…

Introduction Ivory Joe Hunter was an American singer-songwriter and pianist, covering in a number of genres that included R&B, blues,…

  Who is Bonnie Lou? Bonnie Lou, born Mary Jo Kath, is an American country, rock and roll and rockabilly…

Brief career summary on Jeanne Black Jeanne Black (Strange), is an American country and pop music songstress who scored a…

Introduction to Jerry Jaye Jaye is an American country and rockabilly guitarist/singer. In 1954 until 1958 Jaye had a stint…

A short introduction on Barbara Fairchild Barbara Fairchild is a country and gospel singer, most popularly known for her only…

Paul Evans’ career at a glance Paul Evans is an American rock ‘n roll/country singer-songwriter known for his two Top…

Introduction Lobo is a singer-songwriter born in Tallahassee, Florida. Starting his career playing with numerous bands like the Rumors (which…

Career summary on Ferlin Husky Ferlin Husky was one of the most versatile singers during his time, holding his own…

Introduction to Sanford Clark Sanford Clark si an American country and rockabilly singer and musician. Clark was born in Tulsa,…

Introduction to Rita Coolidge The very versatile and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Rita Coolidge is known for her hit songs “We’re…

Introduction to Mac Davis Mac Davis is a country singer and guitarist, who also enjoyed crossover chart hits such as…

Introduction to Stuart Hamblen Stuart Hamblen was an American country singer-songwriter, one of the country’s first singing cowboys. Hamblen rose…

Introduction to Walter Brennan Walter Brennan (born 1894 – died 1974) was a three-time Academy Award winning actor. He rose…

Introduction to Gene and Debbe Gene and Debbe were an American pop and country duo who scored one significant hit…

Skeeter Davis’ career in a summary Country singer Skeeter Davis had a successful string of hits on both the country…

Short introduction Rusty Draper was an American singer who enjoyed crossover successes during the 1950s. His first label was Mercury…

A quick overview on Darin’s career Bobby Darin was an American singer-­songwriter and actor. In his time, Darin was considered…

Introduction to Sonny James Sonny James is an American country singer-songwriter popularly known as the “Southern Gentleman.” His first single…

Introduction to Teresa Brewer Teresa Brewer was an American popular singer. She started singing when she was quite young, and…

Introduction to Stonewall Jackson Stonewall Jackson is an American country/honky-tonk/folk singer and musician who was particularly known during the late…

Introduction Leapy Lee is an English singer, actor, comedian and (later) writer whose single “Little Arrows” became the best-selling single…

The peerless country lass Emmy Lou Harris in a summary… She has achieved numerous country chart-topping hits and countless awards…

Introduction to the Browns The Browns were a country and folk music vocal group consisting of siblings Jim Ed, Bonnie…

Early life and career Singer-songwriter Linda Ronstadt’s ability to bridge many musical styles that even extend to Mexican/Latin and Cajun…

Introduction to Pete Drake Pete Drake was a pedal steel guitar player who made a name for himself first and…

Short career summary on Dave Dudley Dave Dudley was an American country singer known for his several songs about trucks…

Brief career summary on Nicolette Larson Nicolette Larson was a pop and country songstress, who was famed for her Top…

A little introduction Seen by many oldies music fans as the architect of the “swamp rock boogie,” Louisiana-born singer-songwriter, and…

Introduction Billy Grammer (born Billy Wayne Grammer in 1925 – died in 2011) was an American country singer and guitar…

Short introduction to Tennessee Ernie Ford Tennessee Ernie Ford was an American radio and television personality as well as recording…

Introduction Don Gibson was an American country singer-songwriter and musician known for his standards such as “Sweet Dreams” and “I…

Introduction Dobie Gray (born Lawrence Darrow Brown in 1940 – died in 2011) was an American R&B/soul/country/pop whose claim to…

Introduction to Dick Flood Dick Flood is an American pop and country singer-songwriter who joined the ranks of one-hit wonders…

Introduction Dickey Lee (birth name Royden Dickey Lipscomb) is a Tennessee-born pop and country singer/songwriter.  He began performing in bands…

Introduction David Houston (born Charles David Houston in 1935 – died in 1993) was an American country singer-songwriter who enjoyed…

Introduction Best known for songs such as “Pieces of April” and his #5 Billboard hit “Please Come to Boston,” country…

Introduction to Bobby Goldsboro Bobby Goldsboro (born on January 18, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter who has gotten recognition from…

What is Arthur Alexander’s most successful song? Alexander’s most successful hit was the R&B classic “You Better Move On” which…

Introduction Hank Locklin was an American country singer-songwriter known for his long association with the record label RCA Victor, his…

A short career summary on one of the greatest singers-songwriters of all time The legendary Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen…