Cal Smith

Cal Smith
Cal Smith in 1974
Cal Smith in 1974
Background information
Birth nameCalvin Grant Shofner
Born(1932-04-07)April 7, 1932
Gans, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedOctober 10, 2013(2013-10-10) (aged 81)
Branson, Missouri, U.S.
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1955-1957-1966-2013
LabelsKapp, Decca, MCA, Soundwaves, Step One

Calvin Grant Shofner (April 7, 1932 – October 10, 2013),[1] known professionally as Cal Smith, was an American country musician, most famous for his 1974 hits "Country Bumpkin" and "It's Time to Pay the Fiddler".

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