George Morgan (singer)

George Morgan
Background information
Birth nameGeorge Thomas Morgan
Born(1924-06-28)June 28, 1924
Waverly, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJuly 7, 1975(1975-07-07) (aged 51)
Madison, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresCountry
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1949–1975
LabelsColumbia, Starday, Stop, Decca, MCA

George Thomas Morgan (June 28, 1924 – July 7, 1975)[1] was a mid-20th-century American country music singer. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and a former member of the Grand Ole Opry. He is best known for his 1949 hit single "Candy Kisses". He was the father of singer Lorrie Morgan, who is also a country music star.

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1993). The Guinness Who's Who of Country Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 276. ISBN 0-85112-726-6.