Mel Tillis
Country singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born
August 8th, 1932
92 years ago
Died
November 19th, 2017
7 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Esteemed American singer-songwriter and guitarist excelled in country music. Gained prominence in the 1950s and 1960s. Known for a vocal style characterized by a stutter and a staggering ability to craft memorable songs. Several hits achieved commercial success, solidifying a legacy in the music industry.
Wrote the hit song 'Mansion on the Hill'
Received the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year award in 1976
Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007
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