MEL TILLIS (born Lonnie Melvin Tillis, August 8, 1932 - November 19, 2017) was an American country music singer and songwriter ; His biggest success occurred in the 1970s, with a long list of Top 10 hits including 'I Ain't Never', 'Good Woman Blues', and 'Coca-Cola Cowboy' ; He was awarded the National Medal of Arts, and the Country Music Association Awards' most coveted award, 'Entertainer of the Year' ; Tillis was known for his speech impediment, which didn't affect his singing voice ; PICTURED: MEL TILLIS performs on a TV show in 1982, exact date and location unknown ; Credit: Lynn Mcaf
MEL TILLIS (born Lonnie Melvin Tillis, August 8, 1932 - November 19, 2017) was an American country music singer and songwriter ; His biggest success occurred in the 1970s, with a long list of Top 10 hits including 'I Ain't Never', 'Good Woman Blues', and 'Coca-Cola Cowboy' ; He was awarded the National Medal of Arts, and the Country Music Association Awards' most coveted award, 'Entertainer of the Year' ; Tillis was known for his speech impediment, which didn't affect his singing voice ; PICTURED: MEL TILLIS performs on a TV show in 1982, exact date and location unknown ; Credit: Lynn Mcafee / Performing Arts Images
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