About
Country musician known for songs such as Always Late (With Your Kisses) and Saginaw, Michigan. He advocated for honky tonk music.
Before Fame
He used to work in oilfields, even as his career as a singer was taking off.
Trivia
He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Family Life
He grew up with seven siblings. His family lived in El Dorado, Texas, for most of his youth.
Associated With
His singing style influenced many artists, including Merle Haggard.
