Mel Tillis

Lonnie Melvin Tillis (born August 8, 1932), known professionally as Mel Tillis, is an American country music singer. Although he recorded songs since the late 1950s, his biggest success occurred in the 1970s, with a long list of Top 10 hits. Tillis's biggest hits include "I Ain't Never", "Good Woman Blues", and "Coca-Cola Cowboy". On February 13, 2012 President Barack Obama awarded Tillis the National Medal of Arts For his contributions to countr... More

Date of birth:

  • Aug 8, 1932 (age 79 years)

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Also known as:

  • Mel Tills,
  • Lonnie Melvin Tillis,
  • Tillis, Mel,
  • M-m-m-mel Tillis

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