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Mel Tillis. Lonnie Melvin Tillis (August 8, 1932 [1] – November 19, 2017) [2] was an American country music singer and songwriter. Although he recorded songs since the late 1950s, his biggest success occurred in the 1970s as part of the outlaw country movement, with a long list of Top 10 hits .
Nov 19, 2017 · Mel Tillis, who earned a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame and a National Medal of Arts as a singer and writer of enduring songs like “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town,” and who was...
- Bill Friskics-Warren
May 6, 2024 · Mel Tillis (born August 8, 1932, Dover, Florida, U.S.—died November 19, 2017, Ocala, Florida) was an American songwriter and entertainer who composed more than a thousand country music songs (music and lyrics), many of which became standards.
- Barry Mazor
Nov 20, 2017 · Mel Tillis, who embraced his own speech impediment to become one of Nashville's most celebrated singer-songwriters during a six-decade career in country music, has died at age 85, his publicist...
Learn about the life and career of Mel Tillis, a Country Music legend who wrote hits for himself and others. Explore his discography, career highlights and store.
Nov 19, 2017 · The Country Music Hall of Fame member penned hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and others, and had six Number One singles as an artist. He also acted in films and TV shows, and owned a theater in Branson, Missouri.
Nov 19, 2017 · The web page reports the death of Mel Tillis, a prolific country music artist and songwriter who wrote hits for many other stars. It also features tributes from his peers and a look back at his career and legacy.
