Red Sovine

Country, Musical Artist

1918 – 1980

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Who was Red Sovine?

Woodrow Wilson Sovine, better known as Red Sovine, was an American country music singer associated with truck driving songs, particularly those recited as narratives but set to music. The most famous example was his 1976 number one hit "Teddy Bear".

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Born
Jul 17, 1918
Charleston
Also known as
  • Woodrow Wilson "Red" Sovine
  • Sovine, Red
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Charleston
Died
Apr 4, 1980
Nashville

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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