Ronnie McDowell
Country music singer-songwriter.

Born
March 25th, 1950
74 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A country music singer-songwriter with a career spanning several decades. Achieved prominence in the 1980s with a series of hit songs. Released the popular tribute song 'The King Is Gone,' which honored Elvis Presley. Contributed significantly to the genre with a blend of traditional and contemporary country music. Maintained a presence on the Billboard country charts throughout the years, with multiple chart-topping singles and albums.
Released 'The King Is Gone' as a tribute to Elvis Presley
Had several hits on the Billboard country charts
Produced multiple albums in country music
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