Cindy Walker
Cindy Walker (July 20, 1917 – March 23, 2006) was an American songwriter, as well as a country music singer and dancer. She wrote many popular and enduring songs recorded by many artists.
Cindy Walker | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | July 20, 1917 Mart, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 23, 2006 (aged 88) Mexia, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, singer, dancer |
She adopted a craftsman-like approach to her songwriting, often tailoring particular songs to specific artists. She produced a large body of songs that have been described as “direct, honest and unpretentious”. She had Top 10 hits spread over five decades.
She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997, and the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame in March 2011.
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