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Donald Allen Schlitz Jr. (born August 29, 1952) is an American songwriter who has written more than twenty number one hits on the country music charts.
Aug 29, 2022 · From The Gambler to When You Say Nothing at All, Don Schlitz has written some of the best country songs of all time.
Schlitz was the ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year for four consecutive years from 1988-91. He has won three CMA Song of the Year Awards, two ACM Song of the Year awards, two Grammy’s, and has had many more nominations.
Don Schlitz performs “The Gambler" as part of the Grand Ole Opry's live broadcast on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Tune in to the Opry Live broadcast on Circle Network on Saturday nights at 9/8c...
Aug 28, 2024 · Nashville-based songwriter Don Schlitz was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2010. Schlitz was born in Durham, N.C., in 1952. Beyond the accolades, Schlitz has shared his knowledge and talents with others. For example, singer-songwriter Caitlyn Smith, who grew up in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, has cited Don Schlitz as a mentor.
Don Schlitz continues to be one of the most influential songwriters within the country music world. A native of Durham, North Carolina, Schlitz briefly attended Duke University before...
Apr 2, 2021 · Country Music Hall of Fame member Don Schlitz sings "The Greatest" on the PBS series, "Songs at the Center."
Don Schlitz was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017. He is among the most influential and beloved songwriters in the history of country music. His chart-topping songs -- among them “The Gambler,” “On the Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever, Amen,” “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her”, “The Greatest,” and “When You Say ...
Don Schlitz is among the most impactful and eloquent songwriters in country music history. Schlitz’s first hit came in 1978, when Kenny Rogers recorded “The Gambler,” an epic composition that garnered a Grammy Award and that became both a signature song for Rogers and a highlight of country music’s modern era.
Star on the Tree. Don Schlitz · Album. Updated 6 days ago. View full playlist. The official YouTube Channel of Don Schlitz.
