Bob Ferguson (musician)
Robert Bruce Ferguson (December 30, 1927 – July 22, 2001) was an American country music songwriter and record producer who was instrumental in establishing Nashville, Tennessee as a center of country music. He was also a movie producer, and Choctaw Indian historian. Ferguson is best known for writing the bestselling songs "On the Wings of a Dove" and "The Carroll County Accident". The "Carroll County Accident" won the Country Music Association Song of the Year in 1969. In 1983 "Wings of a Dove" was featured in the movie Tender Mercies starring Robert Duvall. In 1987, Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) awarded Ferguson with the "million air" plays for the "Wings of a Dove."
Bob Ferguson | |
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Bob Ferguson | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Bruce Ferguson |
| Also known as | Eli Possumtrot |
| Born | December 30, 1927 |
| Origin | Willow Springs, Missouri, United States |
| Died | July 22, 2001 (aged 73) |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actor, author, philanthropist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, steel string, piano |
| Years active | 1955–1978 |
| Labels | RCA Victor |
The country song "Carroll County Accident", recorded by Porter Wagoner, made No. 2 on the Billboard country singles chart (No. 92 pop) and No. 1 on the Cash Box country singles chart. The tune was also recorded by Wagoner's longtime duet partner Dolly Parton. Ferguson married twice, first to Harvie June Van (1950s/60s) then to Martha Jean Lewis (1970 to 2001).