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Country Music Higgins
I
Tammy Wynette’s “Stand
By Your Man” was a country
classic---sold millions.
II
Garth Brooks topped all the
country charts. He retired at
age of forty-two.
III
Eddy Arnold’s smooth,
polished variations on
western sounds and themes.
IV
Gene Autry was a
film star, singer, and owner
of a baseball team.
V
Loretta Lynn wrote
and performed country music.
She is a big name.
VI
Willie Nelson---song
writer and singer; remains
highly popular.
VII
Charley Pride is a
black, country singer with a
smooth, flexible voice.
VIII
Tex Ritter---he was
elected to Cowboy and
Music Halls of Fame.
2
IX
Lester Flatt and Earl
Scruggs---the Foggy Mountain Boys;
from Bluegrass to Folk
X
Ernest Tubb---Opry
star; wrote and sang “I’m Walking
the Floor Over You.”
XI
Hank Williams turned out
hit after hit ; but drugs and
alcohol killed him.
XII
Doc Watson---a blind
country and bluegrass artist---
highly versatile.
XIII
Roy Acuff was song
writer, fiddler, and singer---
was radio star.
XIV
Johnny Cash---singer
and song writer; was once top
country music star.
XV
Bill Monroe---singer
song writer; he launched bluegrass
country music style.
XVI
Roy Rogers formed The
Sons of the Pioneers. Was
Movie, TV star.
XVII
Dave Macon was first
Grand Ole Opry star; he played
banjo and he sang.
3
XVIII
Hank Snow was called The
Singing Ranger; influenced
some younger singers.
XIX
Kenny Rogers launched
a folk rock band and cut “The
Gambler” and “Lucille.”
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