Del Reeves

Although he was a local radio star by age 12, Del Reeves captured attention for writing and performing songs while serving in the Air Force. While stationed in California, he showed real promise as a songwriter, penning songs for the likes of Rose Maddox, Carl Smith, and Roy Drusky. After moving to Nashville 1961, Del Reeves became a constant fixture on the charts. This lasted all throughout the 1960s, starting in 1961 with “Be Quiet Mind”, and topping them with his 1965 hit “Girl on the Billboard”. Several others, like his signature song, “Good Time Charlie’s” reached the Top 5.

Del Reeves made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry in 1966, becoming a regular and cherished performer known for his amusing impersonations of other stars like Johnny Cash. Toward the end of the ‘60s and early ‘70s, he collaborated with artists like Penny DeHaven and Bobby Goldsboro. Not only was he known for his comedic prowess, but his style was like that of Dave Dudley and Red Sovine, adding to the truck-driving country music mix of the day.