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  1. Johnny Horton - Wikipedia

    • John LaGale Horton (April 30, 1925 – November 5, 1960) was an American country, honky tonk and rockabilly musician during the 1950s. He is best known for a series of history-inspired narrative country saga songs that became international hits. His 1959 single "The Battle of New Orleans" was awarded the 1960 Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Rec… 展开

    Early life

    Horton was born on April 30, 1925, in Los Angeles, the youngest of the five children of the former Ella Claudia Robinson … 展开

    Louisiana Hayride and early career

    By this time Horton was appearing regularly on Louisiana Hayride, so he and Donna moved to Shreveport, Louisiana, where the show was recorded. He also signed a contract with Mercury Records and began recording. His fir… 展开

    "Honky-Tonk Man" and later career

    "Honky-Tonk Man" was recorded on January 11, 1956, at the Bradley Film & Recording Studios in Nashville, one of four songs Horton recorded that day. Session musicians on the recording were Grady Martin展开