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13. Vern Gosdin

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13. Vern Gosdin

Even though he was older than the average country star by the time he got his first hit, Vern was able to get a string of barroom hits and became known by the nickname “The Voice”. Born in Alabama, he was a big fan of country music growing up, and in his mid 20’s he made the decision to move to California and join the West Coast country music scene. After performing for a little while, he got together with his brother Rex to form the duo the Gosdin Brothers. They tried to make it work for a number of years, but it just didn’t come together for them. Vern retired and moved to Georgia to run a shop. But he still had his toe in music and played small clubs around his area. He reconnected up with his friend whom he met in his California days, Emmylou Harris (2008 Hall Of Fame inductee). They cut a demo song together, which got Vern a new recording contract. This new contract would become 15 years worth of honky tonk hits and barroom weepers. His career was also rewarded with 2 Grammy nominations and 1 Country Music Association award for Song Of The Year in 1989. Although not as well remembered by modern country audiences, Vern has been an influence for many country singers in the last 30 years for his quality songs and for being “The Voice”.

The Bullet Points

  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 1996
  • Country of Origin: Woodland, Alabama, U.S.A.
  • Why they will get in: His quality songs and influence make him a strong Veteran candidate
  • Why they won't get in: The line-up of artists ahead of him in the Veteran category make it hard to see him getting in within the next few years
  • Radio Career: 1976-1990
  • Top Twenty Hits: 25
  • Album Sales: Over 2 million (record keeping wasn’t great)
  • Essential Albums: Till The End (From Till The End, 1977)
    I Can Tell By The Way You Dance (You’re Gonna Love Me Tonight) (From There Is A Season, 1984)
    Set ‘Em Up Joe (From Chiseled In Stone, 1988)
    Chiseled In Stone (From Chiseled In Stone, 1988)
    Is It Raining At Your House (From 10 Years Of Greatest Hits – Newly Recorded, 1990)

Should Vern Gosdin be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 100%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
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