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On the night of November 4, 1960, Johnny Horton finished his set at the Skyline Club in Austin, Texas, packed his things, and started the long drive home to Shreveport. The room had already carried one piece of country music history. Eight years earlier, Hank Williams had performed his final public show on that same stage before dying on New Year’s Day 1953. By 1960, Horton had become one of the biggest country crossover stars in America, turning historical stories into radio hits with “The Battle of New Orleans,” “Sink the Bismarck,” and “North to Alaska.” He had every reason to believe another busy year was waiting for him. Shortly after 1:30 the next morning, Horton was driving his Cadillac across a railroad overpass near Milano, Texas, with manager Tillman Franks in the front seat and guitarist Tommy Tomlinson behind them. An oncoming pickup crossed the center line and slammed into their car. Franks and Tomlinson were badly injured but survived. Horton was taken toward a hospital in Cameron and died from his injuries at thirty-five. The news carried another connection that was almost impossible to separate from the crash. Horton’s wife, Billie Jean, had previously been married to Hank Williams. She had become Hank’s widow in 1953, then married Horton later that same year and built another family with him. Johnny became a father to her daughter Jeri Lynn and the couple had two daughters of their own, Melody and Yanina. Seven years after losing one country star husband, Billie Jean was widowed again. The parallels did not end with the marriage. Both Hank Williams and Johnny Horton had played their final public performances at the Skyline Club before dying suddenly away from the stage. By the time Horton’s funeral was held in Shreveport on November 8, Johnny Cash — one of his closest friends — stood among the mourners and read from the Gospel of John. Horton’s records kept moving after his death. “North to Alaska” continued climbing the charts, tied to the John Wayne film Horton never lived to see released. The Skyline Club eventually disappeared from Austin, but its place in country history remained unusually heavy: two singers, eight years apart, leaving the same stage without knowing they had just played their final show. – Country Music
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This 76-Year-Old Fashion Icon Stuns on a London Date With Her Husband : Can You Guess Who She Is?

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There is an undeniable, joyful magic in watching a true icon move through the world with absolute ease. Decades after she first captured global imagination during the high-energy rush of the “Swinging Sixties,” Twiggy continues […]

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Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon Steal the Spotlight in Glamorous Outfits at Star-Studded London Gala

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Discover more Photo Edit Photos photographs Brad Pitt and his girlfriend Ines de Ramon made a glamorous appearance in London, turning heads with their elegant outfits at a prestigious charity event hosted by George Clooney. […]

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FROM HOLLYWOOD TO THE FRONT LINES

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1. A LEGEND WHO BROUGHT LAUGHTER TO MILLIONS For generations of Americans, his face, his quick wit, and his unmistakable smile became symbols of a golden age of entertainment. He was more than a comedian. […]

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‘Breaking Bad’ Actor and Disability Activist RJ Mitte’s Death at 34 Confirmed as Suicide: Rep

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NEED TO KNOW The cause of death for RJ Mitte has been shared by his spokesperson Mitte died on Monday, Oct. 12, at age 34, his representative confirmed to PEOPLE He was remembered as a […]

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AMERICA LOVED HIM, BUT HIS FINAL CHAPTER WAS HEARTBREAKING… THE HOLLYWOOD LEGEND WHO LEFT BEHIND A STORY FEW PEOPLE KNOW!

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  1. A LEGEND WHO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN For generations of Americans, John Wayne was more than a movie star. He represented courage, determination, loyalty, and the spirit of the American West. With his […]

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In the later years of her career, she also starred in the television series

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1. America lost one of its most beloved television personalities on December 31, 2021. Betty White, the legendary actress who brought smiles to millions for decades, passed away at the age of 99, just 17 […]

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Jimmy Palmer’s Entire NCIS Backstory Explained

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CBS Some fans of “NCIS” probably barely remember a time when autopsies weren’t handled almost exclusively by NCIS Chief Medical Examiner Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen). After nearly 20 years on CBS, “NCIS” has, of course, […]

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The Seven Legends Who Started It All

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1. The Night That Changed Television Forever On October 11, 1975, a new comedy show premiered on NBC and began a television revolution. It was called Saturday Night Live, and its fresh, unpredictable humor quickly […]

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The Beginnings of His Political Journey

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1. A Man Whose Name Changed American History Abraham Lincoln remains one of the most recognizable figures in American history. He was the 16th president of the United States, a leader who guided the country […]

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All About ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ Star Buddy Ebsen’s 7 Children

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Buddy Ebsen with his family on June 13, 1964. Credit :Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty NEED TO KNOW Buddy Ebsen was a dad to seven kids: Elizabeth, Alix, Susie, Cathy, Bonnie, Kiki and Dustin The actor raised his […]

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  • On the night of November 4, 1960, Johnny Horton finished his set at the Skyline Club in Austin, Texas, packed his things, and started the long drive home to Shreveport. The room had already carried one piece of country music history. Eight years earlier, Hank Williams had performed his final public show on that same stage before dying on New Year’s Day 1953. By 1960, Horton had become one of the biggest country crossover stars in America, turning historical stories into radio hits with “The Battle of New Orleans,” “Sink the Bismarck,” and “North to Alaska.” He had every reason to believe another busy year was waiting for him. Shortly after 1:30 the next morning, Horton was driving his Cadillac across a railroad overpass near Milano, Texas, with manager Tillman Franks in the front seat and guitarist Tommy Tomlinson behind them. An oncoming pickup crossed the center line and slammed into their car. Franks and Tomlinson were badly injured but survived. Horton was taken toward a hospital in Cameron and died from his injuries at thirty-five. The news carried another connection that was almost impossible to separate from the crash. Horton’s wife, Billie Jean, had previously been married to Hank Williams. She had become Hank’s widow in 1953, then married Horton later that same year and built another family with him. Johnny became a father to her daughter Jeri Lynn and the couple had two daughters of their own, Melody and Yanina. Seven years after losing one country star husband, Billie Jean was widowed again. The parallels did not end with the marriage. Both Hank Williams and Johnny Horton had played their final public performances at the Skyline Club before dying suddenly away from the stage. By the time Horton’s funeral was held in Shreveport on November 8, Johnny Cash — one of his closest friends — stood among the mourners and read from the Gospel of John. Horton’s records kept moving after his death. “North to Alaska” continued climbing the charts, tied to the John Wayne film Horton never lived to see released. The Skyline Club eventually disappeared from Austin, but its place in country history remained unusually heavy: two singers, eight years apart, leaving the same stage without knowing they had just played their final show. – Country Music
  • At 62, Guy Penrod Finally Confirmed the Rumor About His Wife — The Untold Truth Behind Gospel Music’s Most Private Marriage
  • At 66, Kelly LeBrock Revealed Her True Feelings About Gene Wilder — The Untold Story Behind Their Unforgettable Hollywood Connection
  • At 81, Tom Selleck Revealed His True Feelings About Laura San Giacomo — The Untold Story Behind Their Hollywood Connection
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