Ronnie Milsap

American country music singer and pianist

Ronnie Milsap - American country music singer and pianist
Born

January 16th, 1943
82 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in 1943, this artist is a prominent figure in country music, achieving enormous success throughout the 1970s and 1980s. The musician's style fuses traditional country with pop and R&B influences. With a rich baritone voice and proficiency at the piano, many of the artist's hits reached the top of the charts. Numerous albums contributed to a legacy in the industry, with many tracks becoming staples of country music radio. Over the years, the artist received multiple awards, including several Grammy Awards and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Released hits like 'Smoky Mountain Rain'

Won 6 Grammy Awards

Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame

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