Red Sovine was born in Charleston, WV on July 17, 1918. Country music singer who sang truck-driving songs, including “Teddy Bear,” which was released in 1976. Webb Pierce helped him early on in his music career by convincing him to join the Wondering Boys, which led him to sign a contract with Decca Records in 1954. He learned how to play guitar from his mother when he was young. One of his first music appearances was on WWVA-AM, singing in the duo Smiley and Red, the Singing Sailors, with his friend, Johnnie Bailes.
On Popular Bio, He is one of the successful Country Singer. He has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on July 17, 1918. He is one of the Richest Country Singer who was born in WV. He also has a position among the list of Most popular Country Singer.
| Short Profile | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Red |
| Last Name | Sovine |
| Profession | Country Singer |
| Died | Apr 4, 1980 ( age 61) |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Birth Date | July 17, 1918 |
| Birth Place | Charleston, WV |
| Country | WV |
