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Mel TillisMel Tillis Mel Tillis American country music singer-songwriter (1932–2017) Lonnie Melvin Tillis (August 8, 1932[1] – November 19, 2017)[2] was an American country music singer and songwriter. Although he recorded songs since the late 1950s, his biggest success occurred in the 1970s as part of the outlaw country movement, with a long list of Top 10 hits. Tillis' biggest hits include "I Ain't Never", "Good Woman Blues", and "Coca-Cola Cowboy". His composition "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town" became a world-wide hit in 1969 when recorded by Kenny Rogers. This article needs additional citations for verification. (November 2017) Quick facts Background information, Born ... Mel Tillis Tillis at the Grand Ole Opry in 2007 Background information Born Lonnie Melvin… (Source: Wikipedia)
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