Clint Black
Country music singer-songwriter and producer
Born
February 4th, 1962
63 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An influential figure in the country music genre, this artist emerged in the late 1980s and quickly gained prominence. Debut album, 'Killin' Time', released in 1989, produced several hit singles, including 'A Better Man', which topped the charts. Throughout the 1990s, produced multiple albums, with several achieving gold and platinum status. Collaborated with other prominent artists, contributing to the genre's evolution. Developed a successful career as a producer and continued to perform and record music well into the 2000s.
Released debut album 'Killin' Time' in 1989
Achieved multiple No. 1 singles on Billboard Country charts
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