About
Country music singer known for It's Such a Pretty World Today and Wishful Thinking. He pioneered the Bakersfield sound.
Before Fame
He formed his own band in high school and played with steel guitarist Ralph Mooney, guitarist Roy Nichols, and bassist Bobby Austin.
Trivia
His song Another Day, Another Dollar was used by Volkswagen in 2010 as part of an advertising campaign for the Jetta.
Family Life
He was born to Cleo Winford and Golden Stewart in Morrisville, Missouri.
Associated With
He greatly influenced Merle Haggard and Buck Owens.
