Billy Walker (January 14, 1929 – May 21, 2006) was an American country-music singer and guitarist. January 14 is the 14th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... May 21 is the 141st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (142nd in leap years). ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... country music, see Country music (disambiguation) In popular music, country music, also called country and western music or country-western, is an amalgam of popular musical forms developed in the Southern United States, with roots in traditional folk music, Celtic music, blues, gospel music, and old-time music that began... LeAnn Rimes singing in concert A singer is a type of musician who uses his or her voice to produce music. ... A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. ...

Walker — nicknamed "The Tall Texan" — was born in Ralls, Texas, in 1929. He is most famous for his 1962 hit "Charlie's Shoes," and is also well known for his 1961 cover version of Willie Nelson's "Funny How Time Slips Away" and his 1964 hit "Cross the Brazos at Waco." Ralls is a city located in Crosby County, Texas. ... Official language(s) See: Languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 268,581 sq. ... 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... See also: 1961 in country music, 1962 in music, other events of 1962, 1963 in country music, 1960s in music and the List of years in Country Music // Events Top Hits of the Year No. ... See also: 1960 in country music, 1961 in music, other events of 1961, 1962 in country music, 1960s in music and the List of years in Country Music // Events The Country Music Association (CMA) develops and finalizes plans for the new Country Music Hall of Fame, to honor performers and... Willie Nelson William Hugh Willie Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American entertainer and songwriter, and originally from Abbott, Texas. ... See also: 1963 in country music, 1964 in music, other events of 1964, 1965 in country music, 1960s in music and the List of years in Country Music // Events Top Hits of the Year No. ...

Joining the Grand Ole Opry on January 1, 1960, he was an active member until his death in 2006. The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly Saturday night country music radio program broadcast live on WSM Radio in Nashville, Tennessee. ... See also: 2005 in country music, 2006 in music, other events of 2006, 2007 in country music, 2000s in music and the List of years in Country Music // Events January 14 – With the song, She Let Herself Go, George Strait scores his 40th No. ...

Death

On Sunday, May 21, 2006, Walker died when the van he was driving back to Nashville after a performance in Foley, Alabama veered off Interstate 65 in Fort Deposit, Alabama and overturned. His wife Bettie, bassist Charles Lilly Jr., and guitarist Daniel Patton were also killed in the 12:40 a.m. crash. Walker's grandson, Joshua Brooks, survived the crash with serious injuries. For other cities named Nashville, see Nashville (disambiguation). ... A Foley water tower Foley is a city located in Baldwin County, Alabama. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,423 sq. ... Fort Deposit is a town located in Lowndes County, Alabama. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,423 sq. ...

References

• News of Walker's death from CMT.com