Mel Tillis

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Mel Tillis (born August 8, 1932, Dover, Tampa, Florida, USA - died November 19, 2017, Ocala, Florida, USA) was an American country singer, songwriter, guitarist, drummer and violinist.

Known for his stuttering speech.

Backing band: The Statesiders.

He was married to [a5225201]. They had two children that are also country music singers and songwriters. His daughter is [a832775], and his son is [a1643681].

Acted in the movies W.W. & the Dixie Dancekings, Smokey & the Bandit II, Uphill All The Way and Murder In Music City.

Owned several publishing companies. Had 6 #1 hits on the Country charts.

Inducted into the C&W Hall of Fame in 2007.