JOHNNY CASH (1932 – 2003) was a singer-songwriter who is revered as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

In October 1954, after being rejected from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, the producers at the Louisiana Hayride booked Elivs and broadcasted his first radio show. Though he did not much time was spent in Louisiana, he was an integral part of the history around the Louisiana Hayride radio show based out of Shreveport. He also appeared in 27 movies during the 1960s. 1 albums and singles in 1956 and the trend continued even after his death. 1 on UK charts, and that record held for 36 years.ĮLVIS PRESLEY (1935 – 1977) was of the most popular musicians and cultural icons of the 20th century. One 1955 single, 'Rose Marie,' made the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest time at No. He once claimed to have sold more than 120 million records worldwide, particularly in the United Kingdom where he was immensely popular in the 1950s. SLIM WHITMAN (1924 – 2013) is an American country singer known for his yodeling ability. Williams played the guitar but he was unable to read or notate music to any significant degree. He had 11 number one hits between 19, and his songs have been covered by artists in all music genres. HANK WILLIAMS (1923 – 1953) is considered to be one of the most influential country artists of all time. She continued producing Top 10 hits through the mid-1960s, inspiring a many of female country singers who came to prominence on Wells’ heels. 'You Are My Sunshine' is also one of the most recognizable songs in the world.ĮLLEN MURIEL DEASON (1919 – 2012), known professionally as KITTY WELLS, had the hit 1952 recording 'It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels.' She was the first female country singer to top U.S. His greatest hit, 'You Are My Sunshine,' received a GRAMMY ® Hall of Fame Award and was recognized as a “Song of the Century” by the Recording Industry Association of America. JIMMIE DAVIS (1899 – 2000) was a two-term Louisiana governor and acclaimed country and gospel music artist.

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