Faron Young
USA
Born: 25 February 1932
Died: 10 December 1996
Years Active: 50, 60, 70, 80, 90
Genres: Country
Styles: Traditional Country, Country-Pop, Honky Tonk, Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan
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Originally known as "the Hillbilly Heartthrob" and "the Singing Sheriff," Faron Young had one of the longest-running and most popular careers in country music history. Emerging in the early '50s, Young was one of the most popular honky tonkers to appear in the wake of Hank Williams' death, partially because he was able to smooth out some of the grittiest elements of his music. At first, he balanced honky tonk with pop vocal phrasing and flourishes. This combination of grit and polish resulted in a streak of Top Ten hits -- including "If You Ain...
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