Red Sovine

Red Sovine
Background information
Born
Woodrow Wilson Sovine

(1917-07-07)July 7, 1917
Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedApril 4, 1980(1980-04-04) (aged 62)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresCountry, Truck-driving country
OccupationsMusician, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1935–1980
LabelsDecca, Starday, Mirage

Woodrow Wilson "Red" Sovine (July 7, 1917 – April 4, 1980) was an American country music singer and songwriter associated with truck-driving country songs, particularly those recited as narratives but set to music. His most noted examples are "Giddyup Go" (1965) and "Teddy Bear" (1976), both of which topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

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