Mel Tillis (May 2005)

'I have to say that Gene Watson, along with Vern Gosdin, is one of the best country music singers to come along since Hank Williams Senior, and I ain't kidding'.

Thank you, Mel Tillis, for your support of Gene Watson
 

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About Mel Tillis...

Mel Tillis was born in Tampa, Florida in August 1932.  Mel signed with Columbia Records & enjoyed his first US country chart success with his co-written song 'The Violet & the rose' in 1958.

Mel is also an accomplished country music songwriter, having written many tracks, including 'Ruby, don’t take your love to town' (Kenny Rogers), 'Detroit city' (Bobby Bare), 'Emotions' (Brenda Lee), 'I ain’t never' (Webb Pierce), 'Burning memories' (Ray Price), 'Thoughts of a fool' (George Strait) & 'Honey (open that door)' (Ricky Skaggs).

The eldest of his two children, Pam Tillis, has become a country music artist in her own right.  Pam's first (Arista Records) album, which was released in 1990 was entitled 'Put Yourself in my Place' & resulted in her first No.1 country music hit; 'Don't tell me what to do' was written by Harlan Howard.

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