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Wyatt Merle Kilgore (August 9, 1934 – February 6, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, and manager. Born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, he was raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. At the time of his death, he was the personal manager of Hank Williams Jr.
Feb 7, 2005 · Country music songwriter, recording artist and manger Merle Kilgore died Sunday night of congestive heart failure related to treatment for lung cancer. He was seventy. Kilgore wrote several...
Aug 9, 2018 · Like Hank Cochran and other songwriters with their own recording careers, Wyatt Merle Kilgore made an impact outside of penning some all-time great country hits.
Feb 7, 2005 · Merle Kilgore, a legendary figure in country music, died last night (Feb. 6) of congestive heart failure from complications related to his ongoing treatment for cancer. Kilgore, 70, was in...
Country songwriter and performer. Born August 9, 1934. Died February 6, 2005. Long-time opening act for Hank Williams, Jr. and manager of Hank Williams Jr. Enterprises. His songwriting credits include “Wolverton Mountain,” “Ring of Fire,” and “Johnny Reb.” Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Interview Summary. 1975 November 13.
Mar 11, 2016 · Country music singer and songwriter Merle Kilgore, shares the story behind writing the hit song "Ring of Fire" with June Carter. Excerpt from a GRAMMY Foundation Living History interview. For...
Feb 7, 2005 · Merle Kilgore, a distinctive songwriter, singer, manager and behind-the-scenes influence throughout country music during the past five decades, died Sunday (Feb. 6) in Mexico at age 70. His...
