- Posted December 2, 2025
Cold and dreary days can get you down. But it’s easy to give yourself a lift – smell some…
Today’s Country Legend was born September 6, in Checotah, Oklahoma,
was inspired to play music after seeing Elvis Presley on television.
At age 14, he taught himself the guitar chords to “Frankie and Johnny” and performed at a high-school talent contest.
Married his high School Sweetheart
1985 he scored his only number one hit