About
African-American country singer who was responsible for over thirty #1 singles, including "All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)" and "I'm Just Me."
Before Fame
He was a pitcher for the New York Yankees' minor league team. He started playing guitar when he was a teenager.
Trivia
He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000.
Family Life
He had three children with his wife Rozene Cohran, whom he married in 1956.
Associated With
He was one of RCA's most successful acts after Elvis Presley.
