Cindy Walker
American songwriter, singer (1917–2006) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cindy Walker (July 20, 1917 – March 23, 2006) was an American songwriter, as well as a country music singer and dancer. She wrote many popular and enduring songs recorded by many artists.
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Born | (1917-07-20)July 20, 1917 Mart, Texas, U.S. |
Died | March 23, 2006(2006-03-23) (aged 88) Mexia, Texas, U.S. |
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Songwriter, singer, dancer |
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She adopted a craftsman-like approach to her songwriting, often tailoring particular songs to specific artists. She produced a large body of songs that have been described as “direct, honest and unpretentious”.[1] She had Top 10 hits spread over five decades.[2]
She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997, and the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame in March 2011.