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Craig Douglas
32,751 listeners
England during the late '50s had its equivalents to Frankie Avalon and Fabian, teenage boy singers whose sounds were specifically tail… read moreEngland during the late '50s had its equivalents to Frankie Avalon and Fabian, teenage boy singers whose sounds were specifically tailored to appeal to the most romantic sides of the young female psyche and not offend their parents.… read moreEngland during the late '50s had its equivalents to Frankie Avalon and Fabian, teenage boy singers whose sounds were specifically tailored to appeal to the most romantic sides of the young female psyche and not offend their parents. Craig Douglas was one of the better of these and has proved… read more -
Pee Wee King
14,774 listeners
Julius Frank Anthony Kuczynski (February 18, 1914 – March 7, 2000), known professionally as Pee Wee King, was an American country music son… read moreJulius Frank Anthony Kuczynski (February 18, 1914 – March 7, 2000), known professionally as Pee Wee King, was an American country music songwriter and recording artist best known for co-writing "The Tennessee Waltz". He was bor… read moreJulius Frank Anthony Kuczynski (February 18, 1914 – March 7, 2000), known professionally as Pee Wee King, was an American country music songwriter and recording artist best known for co-writing "The Tennessee Waltz". He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to a Polish American family and li… read more -
Ernest Ashworth
4,841 listeners
Ernest Bert Ashworth (December 15, 1928 – March 2, 2009) was an American country music singer and longtime Grand Ole Opry star. Signed to t… read moreErnest Bert Ashworth (December 15, 1928 – March 2, 2009) was an American country music singer and longtime Grand Ole Opry star. Signed to the Hickory label, he recorded two studio albums in his career and charted several singles on Billb… read moreErnest Bert Ashworth (December 15, 1928 – March 2, 2009) was an American country music singer and longtime Grand Ole Opry star. Signed to the Hickory label, he recorded two studio albums in his career and charted several singles on Billboard Hot Country Songs, including the number one "Talk … read more -
Hank Penny
13,577 listeners
Herbert Clayton Penny (September 18, 1918 – April 17, 1992) was an accomplished banjo player and practitioner of western swing. He worked a… read moreHerbert Clayton Penny (September 18, 1918 – April 17, 1992) was an accomplished banjo player and practitioner of western swing. He worked as a comedian best known for his backwoods character "That Plain Ol' Country Boy" on… read moreHerbert Clayton Penny (September 18, 1918 – April 17, 1992) was an accomplished banjo player and practitioner of western swing. He worked as a comedian best known for his backwoods character "That Plain Ol' Country Boy" on TV with Spade Cooley. He was married to country singer Sue … read more -
Bill Phillips
3,332 listeners
Country music artist and North Carolina native Bill Phillips passed away on Monday, August 23, 2010, at the age of 74. Phillips was born … read moreCountry music artist and North Carolina native Bill Phillips passed away on Monday, August 23, 2010, at the age of 74. Phillips was born in Canton, North Carolina on January 28, 1936. He began playing music at an early age but did not… read moreCountry music artist and North Carolina native Bill Phillips passed away on Monday, August 23, 2010, at the age of 74. Phillips was born in Canton, North Carolina on January 28, 1936. He began playing music at an early age but did not get his break into the industry until he joined the Old Sou… read more -
Tommy Collins
9,606 listeners
Leonard Raymond Sipes (September 28, 1930 – March 14, 2000), better known as Tommy Collins, was an American country music singer and songwr… read moreLeonard Raymond Sipes (September 28, 1930 – March 14, 2000), better known as Tommy Collins, was an American country music singer and songwriter. Active primarily during the 1950s through 1970s, Collins was instrumental in helping create … read moreLeonard Raymond Sipes (September 28, 1930 – March 14, 2000), better known as Tommy Collins, was an American country music singer and songwriter. Active primarily during the 1950s through 1970s, Collins was instrumental in helping create the Bakersfield sound of the country music genre. He enjoyed… read more -
Carl Belew
3,482 listeners
Carl was born in Salina, Oklahoma April 21, 1931. In the mid fifties he won an amateur contest in Pasadena, California which led to a recor… read moreCarl was born in Salina, Oklahoma April 21, 1931. In the mid fifties he won an amateur contest in Pasadena, California which led to a recording contract with Decca Records and started singing professionally. He was on the Louisiana Hayri… read moreCarl was born in Salina, Oklahoma April 21, 1931. In the mid fifties he won an amateur contest in Pasadena, California which led to a recording contract with Decca Records and started singing professionally. He was on the Louisiana Hayride for a while, then in 1959 moved to Nashville to appear on… read more -
Jody Miller
9,626 listeners
Jody Miller (born Myrna Joy Miller in Phoenix, Arizona, on 29 November 1941; died 6 October 2022) was an American country music singer. Ra… read moreJody Miller (born Myrna Joy Miller in Phoenix, Arizona, on 29 November 1941; died 6 October 2022) was an American country music singer. Raised in Oklahoma, Miller was discovered by actor Dale Robertson and began her career in the early … read moreJody Miller (born Myrna Joy Miller in Phoenix, Arizona, on 29 November 1941; died 6 October 2022) was an American country music singer. Raised in Oklahoma, Miller was discovered by actor Dale Robertson and began her career in the early 1960s as a folk/pop singer in the Los Angeles area and appea… read more -
Spade Cooley
13,342 listeners
Spade Cooley (Donnell Clyde Cooley, Grand, Oklahoma, December 17, 1910 – Oakland, California, November 23, 1969) was an American, Western S… read moreSpade Cooley (Donnell Clyde Cooley, Grand, Oklahoma, December 17, 1910 – Oakland, California, November 23, 1969) was an American, Western Swing fiddler, singer and big band leader and also songwriter, actor, and television personality. H… read moreSpade Cooley (Donnell Clyde Cooley, Grand, Oklahoma, December 17, 1910 – Oakland, California, November 23, 1969) was an American, Western Swing fiddler, singer and big band leader and also songwriter, actor, and television personality. His career ended in 1961 when he was arrested and convicted f… read more -
Michael Holliday
30,755 listeners
Born Norman Alexander Milne in Liverpool in 1924, Michael Holliday was, without doubt, a crooner. Often called Britain's Bing his rela… read moreBorn Norman Alexander Milne in Liverpool in 1924, Michael Holliday was, without doubt, a crooner. Often called Britain's Bing his relaxed style was also similar to Perry Como and Val Doonican. He began his working life as a sailor i… read moreBorn Norman Alexander Milne in Liverpool in 1924, Michael Holliday was, without doubt, a crooner. Often called Britain's Bing his relaxed style was also similar to Perry Como and Val Doonican. He began his working life as a sailor in the Merchant Navy and, while on leave in New York, entered… read more