Stuart Hamblen | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Carl Stuart Hamblen |
| Born | October 20, 1908 Kellyville, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 8, 1989 (aged 80) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Country music Cowboy music Gospel music |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1926–1989 |
| Labels | Decca Records RCA Victor Four Star Records |
Carl Stuart Hamblen (October 20, 1908 – March 8, 1989)[1] was an American entertainer who in 1926 became one of radio's first singing cowboys, going on to become a singer, actor, radio show host and songwriter. He converted to Christianity under the ministry of Billy Graham, becoming a temperance movement supporter and running several times for political office. He is best known as the composer of the song "This Ole House" (1954), most notably recorded by Rosemary Clooney and Shakin' Stevens.
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1993). The Guinness Who's Who of Country Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. pp. 177/8. ISBN 0-85112-726-6.