Bill Rice
Wilburn Steven Rice (April 19, 1939 – October 28, 2023) was an American country music singer and songwriter. Rice charted six singles between 1971 and 1978, including the Top 40 hit "Travelin' Minstrel Man", but is better known for his songwriting. Rice has written songs for artists such as Johnny Paycheck, Reba McEntire, Lynn Anderson, Charley Pride and Jerry Lee Lewis, and he has more awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers than any other songwriter. Rice had also been nominated for two Grammy Awards.
Bill Rice | |
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| Birth name | Wilburn Steven Rice |
| Born | April 19, 1939 Datto, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | October 28, 2023 (aged 84) Merritt Island, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1963–2023 |
| Labels | Capitol, Epic, Polydor |
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