Honorary Members

Merrilee Rush was born Merrilee Gunst in Seattle, Washington. At a very young age, she studied classical piano. At age 16, she auditioned for and became the lead singer of […]

Sammy Salvo – Salvatore Anthony “Sammy” Anselmo was born in Birmingham on May 18, 1933. He started out in his teens singing country music songs. After serving 2 years in

Bio Pending Take Time To Know Her – Percy Sledge    

Ken was a long-time DJ from Birmingham, AL. He began his long career in 1958 at WYDE at the age of 18 under the name, Ken Keene. He remained there

Alabama native, Pat Upton, started singing at a young age with his brothers in a gospel group. After high school. Pat enlisted in the Air Force. While serving, he helped

[Information from Travis’ website] Travis was born in Walnut, Mississippi. He began his professional music career when he wrote and recorded his first record at the tender age of eleven,

If you’re thinking, wait a minute, Sheb Wooley is a western TV and movie star, you would be right. However, no one can make it thru a Halloween season without