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Melba Montgomery

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Melba Montgomery
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Born
Melba Joyce Montgomery

(1938-10-14) October 14, 1938 (age 84)
Iron City, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1958–present
Spouse
Jack Salomon
​
​
(m. 1968; died 2014)​
Musical career
GenresCountry
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels

Melba Joyce Montgomery (born October 14, 1938)[1] is an American country music singer and songwriter. She is known for a series of duet recordings made with George Jones, Gene Pitney and Charlie Louvin. She is also a solo artist, having reached the top of the country charts in 1974 with the song, "No Charge". Born in Tennessee but raised in Alabama, Montgomery had a musical upbringing. Along with her two brothers (songwriters Carl and Earl Montgomery), she placed in a talent contest which brought her to the attention of Roy Acuff. For several years she toured the country as part of his band until she signed with United Artists Records in 1963.

At United Artists, Montgomery collaborated with George Jones on a series of duets. Their first was 1963's "We Must Have Been Out of Our Minds", which became a top five single on the country charts. For several years, Jones and Montgomery toured and recorded together. Among their other singles was "What's in Our Heart", "Let's Invite Them Over" and "Party Pickin'". Montgomery became more identified as a duet artist as the decade progressed. She recorded with both Gene Pitney and Charlie Louvin on several charting country singles. However, her solo career was ovesrhadowed until she moved to Elektra Records in 1973. Her 1974 song about motherhood called "No Charge" became a commercial success in several genres. It was followed by a series of charting singles, including the top 20 "Don't Let the Good Times Fool You" (1975).

Montgomery continued her solo career. In 1977, she reached the top 40 of the country charts again with a cover of the song, "Angel of the Morning". In the eighties, she released several recordings including the album I Still Care and the charting single "Straight Talkin'". In the nineties, Montgomery began working as a songwriter in the country music community. She wrote songs that were recorded by a series of artists. Among them was George Strait, who recorded "What Do You Say to That", which became a top ten country single. Montgomery has also continued sporadically releasing music as a country artist. Her most recent album was 2010's Things That Keep You Going, issued on RPM Music.

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Country music

Country music

Country is a music genre originating in the Southern and Southwestern United States. First produced in the 1920s, country primarily focuses on working class Americans and blue-collar American life.

Duet

Duet

A duet is a musical composition for two performers in which the performers have equal importance to the piece, often a composition involving two singers or two pianists. It differs from a harmony, as the performers take turns performing a solo section rather than performing simultaneously. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is a "piano duet" or "piano four hands". A piece for two pianists performing together on separate pianos is a "piano duo".

George Jones

George Jones

George Glenn Jones was an American country musician, singer, and songwriter. He achieved international fame for his long list of hit records, including his best-known song "He Stopped Loving Her Today", as well as his distinctive voice and phrasing. For the last two decades of his life, Jones was frequently referred to as the greatest living country singer. Country music scholar Bill Malone writes, "For the two or three minutes consumed by a song, Jones immerses himself so completely in its lyrics, and in the mood it conveys, that the listener can scarcely avoid becoming similarly involved." The shape of his nose and facial features earned Jones the nickname "The Possum". Jones has been called "The Rolls-Royce of Country Music" and had more than 160 chart singles to his name from 1955 until his death in 2013.

Gene Pitney

Gene Pitney

Gene Francis Alan Pitney was an American singer-songwriter and musician.

Charlie Louvin

Charlie Louvin

Charles Elzer Loudermilk, known professionally as Charlie Louvin, was an American country music singer and songwriter. He is best known as one of the Louvin Brothers, and was a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1955.

No Charge

No Charge

"No Charge" is a country music song, written by songwriter Harlan Howard. It was first recorded by country singer Melba Montgomery, whose 1974 version was a #1 country hit in both the US and Canada, as well as making #39 on the US pop charts. In the UK, the song is associated with J.J. Barrie, whose 1976 version was a #1 UK hit.

Roy Acuff

Roy Acuff

Roy Claxton Acuff was an American country music singer, fiddler, and promoter. Known as the "King of Country Music", Acuff is often credited with moving the genre from its early string band and "hoedown" format to the singer-based format that helped make it internationally successful. In 1952, Hank Williams told Ralph Gleason, "He's the biggest singer this music ever knew. You booked him and you didn't worry about crowds. For drawing power in the South, it was Roy Acuff, then God."

Let's Invite Them Over

Let's Invite Them Over

"Let's Invite Them Over" is a song written by Onie Wheeler, which was recorded as a duet by American country artists George Jones and Melba Montgomery. The song was released as the pair's second single in 1963.

Elektra Records

Elektra Records

Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group, founded in 1950 by Jac Holzman and Paul Rickolt. It played an important role in the development of contemporary folk and rock music between the 1950s and 1970s. In 2004, it was consolidated into WMG's Atlantic Records Group. After five years of dormancy, the label was revived as an imprint of Atlantic in 2009. In October 2018, Elektra was detached from the Atlantic Records umbrella and reorganized into Elektra Music Group, once again operating as an independently managed frontline label of Warner Music. In June 2022, Elektra Music Group was merged with 300 Entertainment to create the umbrella label 300 Elektra Entertainment (3EE), though both Elektra and 300 continued to maintain their separate identities as labels.

Don't Let the Good Times Fool You (song)

Don't Let the Good Times Fool You (song)

"Don't Let the Good Times Fool You" is a song written by Ronald Hellard and Gary S. Paxton. It was recorded and released as a single by American country artist Melba Montgomery in 1975.

Angel of the Morning

Angel of the Morning

"Angel of the Morning" is a popular song written by Chip Taylor, originally recorded by Evie Sands, but first charting by Merrilee Rush. The song has been covered by many artists including P. P. Arnold, Connie Eaton, Mary Mason, Guys 'n' Dolls, Melba Montgomery, Olivia Newton-John, Bettye Swann and, most recognizably, by Juice Newton.

George Strait

George Strait

George Harvey Strait Sr. is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. Strait is considered one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time. In the 1980s, he was credited for igniting the neotraditional country movement, famed for his authentic cowboy image and roots-oriented sound at a time when the Nashville music industry was dominated by country pop crossover acts. His influential and record-breaking legacy of his pioneering neotraditionalist country style has garnered him as the "King of Country Music."

Early life

Melba Joyce Montgomery[2] was born into a musical family in Iron City, Tennessee, United States. Siblings, Carl and Earl Montgomery, later became songwriters in the country music field.[1] She was raised in Florence, Alabama where her father taught vocal lessons in the local Methodist church.[3] Montgomery first began singing in the Methodist church[4] and was later given a guitar at age ten.[3] Montgomery and her two brothers formed a trio in their late teens. When she was age 20, the sibling trio won an amateur talent contest held at Nashville radio station WSM's Studio C, which at that time housed the Grand Ole Opry.[1] Impressed by her singing, talent content judge, Roy Acuff, invited Montgomery to tour with him in replace of singer, June Webb.[3] Montgomery toured with Acuff from 1958 until 1962.[2] She also briefly recorded three singles for the Nugget label in 1962.[1]

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Iron City, Tennessee

Iron City, Tennessee

Iron City is a former city and unincorporated community in Lawrence and Wayne counties, Tennessee. The population was 167 at the 2010 census.

Florence, Alabama

Florence, Alabama

Florence is a city in, and the county seat of, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States, in the state's northwestern corner. It is situated along the Tennessee River and is home to the University of North Alabama, the oldest college in the state.

Grand Ole Opry

Grand Ole Opry

The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly American country music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee, founded on November 28, 1925, by George D. Hay as a one-hour radio "barn dance" on WSM. Currently owned and operated by Opry Entertainment, it is the longest-running radio broadcast in U.S. history. Dedicated to honoring country music and its history, the Opry showcases a mix of famous singers and contemporary chart-toppers performing country, bluegrass, Americana, folk, and gospel music as well as comedic performances and skits. It attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world and millions of radio and internet listeners.

Roy Acuff

Roy Acuff

Roy Claxton Acuff was an American country music singer, fiddler, and promoter. Known as the "King of Country Music", Acuff is often credited with moving the genre from its early string band and "hoedown" format to the singer-based format that helped make it internationally successful. In 1952, Hank Williams told Ralph Gleason, "He's the biggest singer this music ever knew. You booked him and you didn't worry about crowds. For drawing power in the South, it was Roy Acuff, then God."

June Webb

June Webb

June Webb is American former country music singer-songwriter notable for the song "Looking Glass". She rose to fame in the early 1950s, and had a 11-year career in the country music industry.

Single (music)

Single (music)

In music, a single is a type of release, typically a song recording of fewer tracks than an LP record or an album. One can be released for sale to the public in a variety of formats. In most cases, a single is a song that is released separately from an album, although it usually also appears on an album. In other cases a recording released as a single may not appear on an album.

Career

1963–1972: Breakthrough with George Jones and career as a duet artist

In 1963, Montgomery signed her first major-label recording contract with United Artists Records. Her music was discovered by George Jones (who was also on United Artists) who persuaded producer Pappy Daily to sign her to the label. The pair began recording as a duet partnership beginning in 1963.[5] Montgomery wrote their first duet single called "We Must Have Been Out of Our Minds".[6] In 1963, the single climbed to number three on the American Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The song became Montgomery's breakout single.[7] It was followed by the double-sided top 20 Billboard single, "Let's Invite Them Over"/"What's in Our Heart".[3] The recordings were included on Jones and Montgomery's first studio album, also titled What's in Our Hearts. The disc reached number three on the Billboard Country LP's list in 1963. Their second studio disc, Bluegrass Hootenanny (1964), reached number 12 on the country LP's survey.[8] Other singles by the pairing made the Billboard country top 40 through 1967: "Please Be My New Love", "Multiply the Heartaches" and "Party Pickin'".[7]

Montgomery first became a commercial success as George Jones's duet partner. In the 1960s, they recorded a series of duets such as "We Must Have Been Out of Our Minds".
Montgomery first became a commercial success as George Jones's duet partner. In the 1960s, they recorded a series of duets such as "We Must Have Been Out of Our Minds".

Between 1963 and 1968, Jones and Montgomery recorded a series of duet singles and albums together. Their songs centered on themes about couples committing infidelity or comedic-themed songs about marital conflicts. The songs were then blended with Montgomery's Appalachian vocal harmonies.[6] Critics and writers took notice of the Jones-Montgomery duets. In reviewing a 1996 compilation, Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic found their songs to "illustrate how well-suited the pair was for each other" and that Montgomery was perhaps "Jones' best duet partner."[9] Wade Jessen of Billboard described the blending of their voices to have "electrifying intensity".[10] The duo toured together routinely throughout the 1960s as well. "It was such an honor to get to record and work shows with him. I’ve been very very blessed through my career," Montgomery recalled.[11]

Montgomery also had a solo career during this period.[3] Her 1963 solo singles, "Hall of Shame" and "The Greatest One of All", both made the top 30 on the Billboard country songs chart.[7] Her solo recordings of this era were also produced by Pappy Daily. Her debut studio album was released in 1964 by United Artists called America's Number One Country and Western Girl Singer.[12] It was followed in August 1964 by her second solo album, Down Home.[13] Along with George Jones, Montgomery moved to Musicor Records in 1966.[14] The same year, Montgomery collaborated with Gene Pitney on the single, "Baby Ain't That Fine".[2] The song rose to number 15 on the Billboard country songs chart in 1966.[7] A collaborative album between the pair was also released in 1966 titled Being Together.[3]

Along with her collaborative recordings, Musicor continued releasing solo albums by Montgomery. In 1966, the label issued her first album of sacred music titled Hallelujah Road.[15] Other solo albums like Don't Keep Me Lonely Too Long (1966) contained traditional country material.[16] However, none of her solo singles were commercially-successful. Only 1967's "What Can I Tell the Folks Back Home" made the Billboard country chart, peaking at number 61.[7] At Capitol Records, she began being produced by Pete Drake. He was successful in pairing her as a duet partnership with Charlie Louvin.[1] Their 1970 single, "Something to Brag About", went to number 18 on the country songs chart.[7] It was followed by their 1971 studio LP of the same name, which made it to number 45 on the Billboard country albums chart.[8] Five more of their duet singles made the country chart through 1972, including the top 40 entries "Did You Ever" and "Baby You've Got What It Takes".[7]

1973–1992: "No Charge" and solo career focus

Montgomery had yet to achieve commercial success as a solo artist, despite having solo material previously released.[2] In 1973, producer Pete Drake helped her sign with the newly-formed country division of Elektra Records. The label promised that Montgomery's music would receive promotion in the country field.[17] Her first Elektra release was 1973's "Wrap Your Love Around Me". Co-written by Montgomery, it became her third solo top 40 entry on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and her first to reach Canada's RPM country chart.[18][7] It was followed later in October 1973 by her eponymous album. Billboard magazine named it among its "Top Album Picks" following its release.[19] A second single spawned from the album in early 1974 failed to reach the top 40 in the United States and Canada.[7][18]

A trade advertisement for Montgomery's 1974 signature recording, "No Charge".
A trade advertisement for Montgomery's 1974 signature recording, "No Charge".

In 1974, songwriter Harlan Howard brought Montgomery a song he had reportedly written especially for her called "No Charge".[20] The song was written from the point of view of a mother who tells her child how she's cared for him without ever being paid for her domestic responsibilities.[21] Her performance on the song's recording reportedly made studio musicians weep while they were playing it.[2] The single topped the Billboard and RPM country charts around Mother's Day in May 1974. It became her first (and only) number one song in her career.[7][18] It also climbed into the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and the RPM Top Singles chart.[22][23] Elektra issued Montgomery's studio album of the same name in April 1974, which reached number 14 on the Top Country Albums survey.[8] The song's commercial success elevated her solo career. She appeared on both The Mike Douglas Show and The Midnight Special in 1974. She also played multiple venues that attracted pop audiences. "I'm delighted 'No Charge' hit the pop charts, but we cut it as country," Montgomery reflected in 1974.[17]

Montgomery continued releasing material with Elektra Records through the mid seventies. The follow-up singles, "Your Pretty Roses Came Too Late" and "If You Want the Rainbow", both failed to reach the country top 40 in 1974.[7] Then, the up-tempo "Don't Let the Good Times Fool You" reached the top 15 of the country charts in 1975.[24] A studio album of the same name appeared in April 1975 that reached number 47 on the Top Country Albums survey. Elektra would issue a final studio album under their label in November 1975 titled The Greatest Gift of All, which failed to chart.[8][25] Montgomery returned to United Artists Records in 1976 and began working under the production of Larry Butler.[26][27] Two of her United Artists singles made the country charts. The highest-charting was a cover of Merrilee Rush's "Angel of the Morning", which made it to number 22 on the Billboard country chart. A more successful version would be recorded by Juice Newton in the 1980s.[7] In April 1978, United Artists issued Montgomery's second eponymous LP featuring "Angel of the Morning".[28]

Montgomery went into a period of semi-retirement following her recordings with United Artists. She focused on her family and domestic responsibilities.[1] She eventually returned to her recording career where she focused mostly on touring and performing.[3] In 1980, she returned on the Kari label with "The Star", a single which made a brief appearance on the Billboard country chart.[7] In 1982, the Phonarama label released a studio album by Montgomery titled I Still Care. The collection consisted of country music cover tunes.[29] A studio album of new recordings appeared on Compass Records in 1986, which was also titled No Charge.[30] The label also issued Montgomery's last charting single to date titled "Straight Talkin'".[7] In 1992, Montgomery's next studio album was released on the Playback label titled Do You Know Where Your Man Is. One year later, Pam Tillis would have a top 20 Billboard single with the album's title track.[31] AllMusic's Greg Adams gave the album a two-star rating and commented, "She sounds great and the material is fine, but Do You Know Where Your Man Is isn't up to the standards of the music she made in her prime."[32]

1993–present: Focus on songwriting and independent album releases

Beginning in the nineties, Montgomery started working more heavily in the field of country music songwriting.[33] A new group of artists began recording her compositions, many of which were co-written with Carl Jackson.[2] One of them was Terri Clark, who recorded "Cure for the Common Heartache" for her 1998 album, How I Feel.[34] She also co-wrote several songs with Kostas. Among them was "You Beat All I've Ever Seen", recorded on Rhonda Vincent's 1996 album, Trouble Free.[35][36] Montgomery has also co-wrote songs with other recording artists, such as Sara Evans. Their song, "If You Ever Want My Lovin'" was included on Evans's debut album, Three Chords and the Truth.[37] In 2000, George Strait recorded and had a top ten single with "What Do You Say to That".[7] Along with its co-writer, Jim Lauderdale, she was nominated for "Country Songwriter of the Year" by the BMI.[38] She also co-wrote the single, "Out of Control Raging Fire", which was recorded in 2001 by Patty Loveless and Travis Tritt.[39]

Montgomery also continued to record her own material. In 1997, a Swedish label released her next studio album titled This Time Around. The album's ten tracks were written and co-written entirely by Montgomery. Other songwriters credited on the disc included Kostas, Jerry Salley and her husband, Jack Salomon.[40] In 1999, she joined John Prine on his studio album In Spite of Ourselves where she recorded two songs. One of them was remake of "We Must Have Been Out of Our Minds".[41] Her most recent studio album was 2010's Things That Keep You Going, which was issued on RPM Music.[42][43]

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George Jones

George Jones

George Glenn Jones was an American country musician, singer, and songwriter. He achieved international fame for his long list of hit records, including his best-known song "He Stopped Loving Her Today", as well as his distinctive voice and phrasing. For the last two decades of his life, Jones was frequently referred to as the greatest living country singer. Country music scholar Bill Malone writes, "For the two or three minutes consumed by a song, Jones immerses himself so completely in its lyrics, and in the mood it conveys, that the listener can scarcely avoid becoming similarly involved." The shape of his nose and facial features earned Jones the nickname "The Possum". Jones has been called "The Rolls-Royce of Country Music" and had more than 160 chart singles to his name from 1955 until his death in 2013.

Pappy Daily

Pappy Daily

Harold W. Daily, better known as "Pappy" Daily, was an American country music record producer and entrepreneur who cofounded the Texas-based record label Starday Records. Daily worked with many of the well-known artists in country music during the 1950s and 1960s, especially George Jones, who looked upon him as a father figure and as a business advisor. Other artists with whom Daily worked include Melba Montgomery, J. P. Richardson, and Roger Miller.

Billboard (magazine)

Billboard (magazine)

Billboard is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events, and style related to the music industry. Its music charts include the Hot 100, the 200, and the Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in different genres of music. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm, and operates several TV shows.

Hot Country Songs

Hot Country Songs

Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.

Let's Invite Them Over

Let's Invite Them Over

"Let's Invite Them Over" is a song written by Onie Wheeler, which was recorded as a duet by American country artists George Jones and Melba Montgomery. The song was released as the pair's second single in 1963.

Bluegrass Hootenanny

Bluegrass Hootenanny

Bluegrass Hootenanny is an album by American country music artists George Jones and Melba Montgomery released in 1964 on the United Artists Records.

Appalachian music

Appalachian music

Appalachian music is the music of the region of Appalachia in the Eastern United States. Traditional Appalachian music is derived from various influences, including the ballads, hymns and fiddle music of the British Isles, the African music and blues of early African Americans, and to a lesser extent the music of Continental Europe.

Compilation album

Compilation album

A compilation album comprises tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one performer or by several performers. If the recordings are from one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may be collected together as a greatest hits album or box set. If the recordings are from several artists, there may be a theme, topic, time period, or genre which links the tracks, or they may have been intended for release as a single work—such as a tribute album. When the tracks are by the same recording artist, the album may be referred to as a retrospective album or an anthology.

Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Stephen Thomas Erlewine is an American music critic and senior editor for the online music database AllMusic. He is the author of many artist biographies and record reviews for AllMusic, as well as a freelance writer, occasionally contributing liner notes.

AllMusic

AllMusic

AllMusic is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the database was first made available on the Internet in 1994. AllMusic is owned by RhythmOne.

Down Home (Melba Montgomery album)

Down Home (Melba Montgomery album)

Down Home is a studio album by American country artist, Melba Montgomery. It was released in August 1964 via United Artists Records and contained 11 tracks. It was the third studio disc released in Montgomery's recording career and her second as a solo artist. Many of the album's tracks were penned by Montgomery herself. Two of its singles reached charting positions on the American country songs chart. It received a positive review from Billboard magazine in 1964.

Musicor Records

Musicor Records

Musicor Records was a New York City-based record label, active during the 1960s and 1970s. The label was founded by songwriter Aaron Schroeder and distributed by United Artists Records. In 1965, UA employee and A&R man Arthur Talmadge started his own Talmadge Productions company and, along with fellow UA employee/A&R man Harold "Pappy" Daily, bought the Musicor label from UA.

Artistry

Montgomery's musical style is rooted in traditional country music.[44] She has also embedded elements of Appalachian and bluegrass into her musical style.[6][11] Montgomery's characteristic vocal delivery was often compared to her duet partner, George Jones, which led to her being nicknamed "the female George Jones". The pair's duet recordings were remarked as being influential on a generation of partnerships that followed in the country genre. Although Montgomery had a solo career, she is best remembered for her duets. "I guess I just couldn't get away from the duets. I believe, to a certain extent, that duets did overshadow my work as a solo artist," she recounted in 2003.[6]

Personal life

Montgomery wed musician, Jack Salomon, in 1968.[45] Salomon first performed in George Jones's touring band called The Jones Boys and later became a session musician in Nashville. In 2014, Salomon died at the age of 71.[46]

Discography

Main article: Melba Montgomery discography

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Melba Montgomery discography

Melba Montgomery discography

The discography of American country artist, Melba Montgomery contains 29 studio albums, eight compilation albums, 61 singles, one other charting song and has appeared on five albums. Of her studio albums, 22 are solo releases while seven are collaborative releases. Of her singles, 42 are solo releases while 18 are collaborative. Montgomery collaborated with George Jones on 1963's "We Must Have Been Out of Our Minds", which reached number three on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Together, they recorded several studio albums including What's in Our Heart (1963), which reached number three on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The United Artists and Musicor labels issued several more singles by the pair. Among them were the top 25 songs "Multiply the Heartaches" (1965) and "Party Pickin'" (1967). She also collaborated with Gene Pitney during the sixties on the top 20 single "Baby Ain't That Fine" (1965). Both United Artists and Musicor issued several solo studio albums and singles by Montgomery during the sixties also. Among them was the charting single "Hall of Shame" (1963) and the 1967 LP, Don't Keep Me Lonely Too Long (1967).

Down Home (Melba Montgomery album)

Down Home (Melba Montgomery album)

Down Home is a studio album by American country artist, Melba Montgomery. It was released in August 1964 via United Artists Records and contained 11 tracks. It was the third studio disc released in Montgomery's recording career and her second as a solo artist. Many of the album's tracks were penned by Montgomery herself. Two of its singles reached charting positions on the American country songs chart. It received a positive review from Billboard magazine in 1964.

Melba Montgomery (1973 album)

Melba Montgomery (1973 album)

Melba Montgomery is a self-titled studio album by American country artist, Melba Montgomery. It was released in October 1973 via Elektra Records and contained 12 tracks. The disc was Montgomery's first with the Elektra label and eighteenth album overall. Material on the album mixed both uptempo numbers with ballads. New selections along with cover songs were included. The album included two singles. The first single, "Wrap Your Love Around Me", reached the top 40 of the American country songs chart in 1973. The album received positive reception from Billboard magazine following its release.

No Charge (album)

No Charge (album)

No Charge is a studio album by American country artist, Melba Montgomery. It was released in April 1974 via Elektra Records and was the nineteenth studio collection of Montgomery's career. The disc contained a total of 12 tracks which mixed in different styles of country music. Its title track topped the country charts in the United States and Canada in 1974. The album itself reached the top 20 of the American country LP's chart in 1974 and received positive reviews following its release.

Don't Let the Good Times Fool You

Don't Let the Good Times Fool You

Don’t Let the Good Times Fool You is a studio album by American country artist, Melba Montgomery. It was released March 17, 1975 via Elektra Records and was the twentieth studio album in her recording career. The disc contained 11 tracks featuring mostly original material, some of which was penned by Montgomery herself. Four singles were included, which all placed on the country charts. Among them was the title track, which reached the top 20 in 1975. The album itself also charted on the American country albums survey in 1975. It received a positive review from Billboard magazine following its release.

Melba Montgomery (1978 album)

Melba Montgomery (1978 album)

Melba Montgomery is a eponymous studio album by American country artist, Melba Montgomery. It was released in March 1978 via United Artists Records and was the twenty second studio disc of her career. The album featured a total of ten tracks, four of which were originally released as singles. Its most commercially-successful was a cover of "Angel of the Morning". The song reached both the American and Canadian country charts in 1978.

George Jones

George Jones

George Glenn Jones was an American country musician, singer, and songwriter. He achieved international fame for his long list of hit records, including his best-known song "He Stopped Loving Her Today", as well as his distinctive voice and phrasing. For the last two decades of his life, Jones was frequently referred to as the greatest living country singer. Country music scholar Bill Malone writes, "For the two or three minutes consumed by a song, Jones immerses himself so completely in its lyrics, and in the mood it conveys, that the listener can scarcely avoid becoming similarly involved." The shape of his nose and facial features earned Jones the nickname "The Possum". Jones has been called "The Rolls-Royce of Country Music" and had more than 160 chart singles to his name from 1955 until his death in 2013.

Bluegrass Hootenanny

Bluegrass Hootenanny

Bluegrass Hootenanny is an album by American country music artists George Jones and Melba Montgomery released in 1964 on the United Artists Records.

Gene Pitney

Gene Pitney

Gene Francis Alan Pitney was an American singer-songwriter and musician.

Close Together (As You and Me)

Close Together (As You and Me)

Close Together is an album of duets and solo selections by George Jones and Melba Montgomery. It was released on the Musicor label in 1966.

Charlie Louvin

Charlie Louvin

Charles Elzer Loudermilk, known professionally as Charlie Louvin, was an American country music singer and songwriter. He is best known as one of the Louvin Brothers, and was a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1955.

Awards and nominations

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
1963 Billboard Country Awards Most Promising Female Country Artist Won [55]
1965 Most Promising Singing Group (with George Jones) Nominated [56]
1971 Country Music Association Awards Vocal Group of the Year (with Charlie Louvin) Nominated [57]
1974 Nashville's Walkway of the Stars Inducted Won [17]
2000 BMI Film & TV Awards Country Songwriter of the Year (with Jim Lauderdale) Nominated [38]
2002 International Bluegrass Music Awards Collaborative Recording of the Year (with various artists) Won [58]

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Billboard (magazine)

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George Jones

George Jones

George Glenn Jones was an American country musician, singer, and songwriter. He achieved international fame for his long list of hit records, including his best-known song "He Stopped Loving Her Today", as well as his distinctive voice and phrasing. For the last two decades of his life, Jones was frequently referred to as the greatest living country singer. Country music scholar Bill Malone writes, "For the two or three minutes consumed by a song, Jones immerses himself so completely in its lyrics, and in the mood it conveys, that the listener can scarcely avoid becoming similarly involved." The shape of his nose and facial features earned Jones the nickname "The Possum". Jones has been called "The Rolls-Royce of Country Music" and had more than 160 chart singles to his name from 1955 until his death in 2013.

Country Music Association Awards

Country Music Association Awards

The Country Music Association Awards, also known as the CMA Awards or CMAs, are presented to country music artists and broadcasters to recognize outstanding achievement in the country music industry. The televised annual presentation ceremony features performances and award presentations by popular country music artists, with occasional appearances from pop and rock artists. The CMA Awards were first presented in 1967, and televised for the first time the following year.

Country Music Association Award for Vocal Group of the Year

Country Music Association Award for Vocal Group of the Year

The following list shows the recipients for the Country Music Association Award for Vocal Group of the Year.

Charlie Louvin

Charlie Louvin

Charles Elzer Loudermilk, known professionally as Charlie Louvin, was an American country music singer and songwriter. He is best known as one of the Louvin Brothers, and was a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1955.

BMI Film & TV Awards

BMI Film & TV Awards

The BMI Film & TV Awards are accolades presented annually by Broadcast Music, Inc., honoring songwriters, composers, and music publishers in various genres. Based in the United States, the awards include the BMI Christian Awards, BMI Country Awards, BMI Film and TV Awards, BMI Latin Awards, BMI London Awards, BMI Pop Awards, BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, and the BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Honors. The main pop music award was founded in 1952.

Jim Lauderdale

Jim Lauderdale

James Russell Lauderdale is an American country, bluegrass, and Americana singer-songwriter. Since 1986, he has released 31 studio albums, including collaborations with artists such as Dr. Ralph Stanley, Buddy Miller, and Donna the Buffalo. A "songwriter's songwriter," his songs have been recorded by dozens of artists, notably George Strait, Gary Allan, Elvis Costello, Blake Shelton, the Dixie Chicks, Vince Gill, and Patty Loveless.

International Bluegrass Music Awards

International Bluegrass Music Awards

The International Bluegrass Music Awards is an award show for bluegrass music presented by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA). Awards are voted based on professional membership in the IBMA.

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Further Reading

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Janie Fricke

Ladies' Choice (George Jones album)

George Jones albums discography

Back in Baby's Arms

Melba Montgomery discography

Dottie West albums discography

Don't Let the Good Times Fool You

George Jones singles discography

Count Your Blessings, Woman (album)

No Charge (album)

Melba Montgomery (1973 album)

Melba Montgomery (1978 album)

Down Home (Melba Montgomery album)
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