David Lee Murphy Country singer whose song “Just Once” for the film 8 Seconds reached the Country Billboard charts in 1994. He also released top ten hits like “Loco.” Early life He worked behind the scenes on albums for Reba McEntire and Doug Stone. Trivia He released the album Tryin’ to Get There in 1994. Family of […]
Twila Paris 3 time GMA Dove Award winner for Female Vocalist of the Year, Gospel singer and composer who was inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 2015. Early life A life long singer, Paris released her first album in 1965. She would follow that with a full-length debut album, Knowin’ […]
Billy ‘Crash’ Craddock Known as Mr. Country Rock, Craddock was a rockabilly and country singer who had a string of #1 hits in the 1970s like “Rub It In” and “Ruby Baby.” Early life After signing on with Columbia Records, he found himself promoted as a rockabilly and teen idol singer in the vein […]
Donna Fargo Country singer who released the crossover pop singles “Happiest Girl in the Whole USA” and “Funny Face.” Early life She became head of the English department at Northview High School where she was teaching before pursuing music. Trivia She has won one Grammy Award, five Academy of Country Music Awards, and one […]
John Williamson Singer who has won three ARIA Music Awards in the Best Country Album category and twenty-six Golden Guitar trophies at the Country Music Awards of Australia. Early life He learned how to play the ukulele when he was seven years old and guitar and harmonica at the age of twelve. He formed […]
Henry Paul American country singer who was a founding member of both the Southern rock band Outlaws and the country band BlackHawk. Early life He started playing music gigs when he was 17 years old at high school folk festivals and the 18th String Coffee House and Music Emporium in Tampa. Trivia He opened […]
Junior Brown American country music singer and guitarist who has released nine albums with two singles on the Billboard country singles charts. Early life He started singing in the 1960s with various bands like The Last Mile Ramblers and Dusty Drapes and the Dusters before teaching guitar at Rogers State University in Oklahoma. Trivia […]
Barbara Fairchild American country and gospel singer who gained fame for her hit 1973 country song “The Teddy Bear Song.” That year, she had another hit with the song “Kid Stuff”. Early life She released her first single when she was 15 and then moved to St. Louis, Missouri. Trivia “The Teddy Bear Song” […]
Don Edwards Singer and guitarist known for his Western-themed music. His popular albums include Songs of the Cowboy and Saddle Songs. Early life His early albums include Songs of the Trail and Goin’ Back to Texas. Trivia He became a member of the Western Music Association Hall of Fame in 2005. Family of Don […]
Johnny Lee Guitarist and singer who released the country and pop crossover hit “Lookn’ for Love,” which ended up on multiple Billboard Top lists. Early life He served in the Navy aboard the guided missile cruiser the USS Chicago. When he returned, he started playing music in Texas nightclubs. Trivia The movie Urban Cowboy […]