Ricky Van Shelton (born January 12, 1952 in Danville, Virginia) is a country singer best known for his songs "Life Turned Her That Way," "I'll Leave This World Loving You," and "I've Cried my Last Tear for You." He grew up in the small community of Grit in Pittsylvania County. He was the Country Music Association Male Vocalist of the Year for 1989. Some of his other well known songs include "Backroads," "Crime of Passion," "I am a Simple Man," "Keep it Between the Lines," and "Somebody Lied." One of his songs, "Statue of a Fool," was written and originally sung by David Ruffin of The Temptations. Later it was covered by Jack Greene. January 12 is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1952 (MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Nickname: River City, City of Churches Motto: A World Class Organization Country United States State Virginia County Independent City  - Mayor R. Wayne Williams, Jr. ... Pittsylvania County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ... David Ruffin (Davis Eli Ruffin) (January 18, 1941 – June 1, 1991) was an American soul singer most famous for his work as lead singer of The Temptations from 1964 to 1968. ... The Temptations (often abbreviated as The Tempts or The Temps) are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, R&B, and adult contemporary. ... Jack Greene Jack Greene (born January 7, 1930) is an American country musician nicknamed the Jolly Green Giant and well known for his 1967 hit There Goes My Everything. ...

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