Blind country singer who released hits including "(There's) No Gettin' Over Me" and "I Wouldn't Have Missed It for the World."
Before Fame
Blood clots caused him to lose both of his eyes. His musical talents were fostered by his teachers when he was seven years old.
Trivia
He is country's first blind superstar, and he has many pop crossover hits as well.
Family Life
He married Joyce Reeves on October 30, 1965 and they had one child together.
Associated With
He has received six Grammy Awards and forty of his best country hits have been ranked #1, only third in line behind musician Conway Twitty.
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