Smith Ballew | |
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 Smith Ballew on a 1931 sheet music cover. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sykes Ballew |
| Born | January 21, 1902 Palestine, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | May 2, 1984 (aged 82) Longview, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Popular music, Jazz, Country music, Western movies |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, musician, orchestra leader, film actor |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1930s–50s |
Sykes "Smith" Ballew (January 21, 1902 – May 2, 1984) was an American actor, sophisticated singer, orchestra leader, and a western singing star. He also was billed as Buddy Blue, Charles Roberts, and Billy Smith.[1]
- ^ "Smith Ballew (vocalist)". Discography of American Historical Recordings. University of California. Archived from the original on September 21, 2019. Retrieved September 21, 2019.