Darryl Worley

Country Music Singer-Songwriter

Darryl Worley - Country Music Singer-Songwriter
Born

October 31st, 1964
61 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in 1964, a country music singer-songwriter gained prominence in the early 2000s. Released the album 'Here and Now,' which included the hit single 'Have You Forgotten?' addressing the September 11 attacks. Achieved several top ten hits on the Billboard country charts and earned multiple award nominations throughout the career.

Released the album 'Here and Now'

Hit single 'Have You Forgotten?' reached top positions

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