Red Sovine
Although country singer Red Sovine is best known for his trucker themed narratives (a wildly successful series of late 1960s/early 1970s hits that earned him the title “King of the Recitations”) his long, colorful career embraced the full spectrum of country music tradition. Whether crooning sentimental “heart songs,” roaring upbeat honky-tonk or dabbling in supercharged rockabilly, Sovine demonstrated a natural gift for emphatic, appealing performances that kept him ranked as substantial force for decades. From his pre-war teenage start in the business to his post-war stardom, Sovine enjoyed alliances with such key artists as the legendary superstar Hank Williams and honky-tonk kingpin Webb Pierce, each of whom played an important role... Read More
- City Of Origin:
- Charleston, West Virginia, United States
- Genre:
- Country
- Birthdate:
- 07/17/1917
- Death date:
- 04/04/1980
