Red Sovine
Red Sovine | |
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| Birth name | Woodrow Wilson Sovine |
| Born | July 7, 1917 Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | April 4, 1980 (aged 62) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, Truck-driving country |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1935–1980 |
| Labels | Decca, Starday |
Woodrow Wilson "Red" Sovine (July 7, 1917 – April 4, 1980) was an American country music singer and songwriter associated with truck-driving country songs, particularly those recited as narratives but set to music. His most noted examples are "Giddyup Go" (1965) and "Teddy Bear" (1976), both of which topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.