Lee Emerson (musician)

Lee Emerson Bellamy (May 15, 1927 – December 2, 1978) was an American music singer and songwriter. As Lee Emerson, he was manager for Marty Robbins, Bobby Helms, Jimmy C. Newman, and George Jones.[1] He also was a songwriter for Robbins along with Joe Babcock and Jim Glaser.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

  1. ^ Francesca Peppiatt Country Music's Most Wanted 1612342418 2014 Under the name Lee Emerson, Bellamy was known as manager for Marty Robbins, Bobby Helms, Jimmy C. Newman, and George Jones, to name a few. He had a talent for songwriting, and he wrote "I Thought I Heard You Call My Name.
  2. ^ Diane Diekman Twentieth Century Drifter: The Life of Marty Robbins p72 0252094204 "Joe Babcock, Jim Glaser, and Lee Emerson contributed their songwriting skills. All songs written by Marty's group for these three albums belonged to two publishing companies, Marty's Music and newly formed Marizona Music.".
  3. ^ Billboard - 1962 Dec 15 p37 "I Thought I Heard You Call My Name ... First-named tune was penned by Lee Emerson and was made popular in the country field a few years back by Porter Wagoner. Falcon cleffed the ...
  4. ^ Barbara J. Pruett Marty Robbins: Fast Cars and Country Music 0810860368 2007 p215 "Lee Emerson Bellamy died December 4, 1978. Lee worked for Marty Robbins, was a noted songwriter, and wrote "Ruby Ann."
  5. ^ Dennis Glaser Music City's Defining Decade 1462825079 2011 p124 Lee Emerson The headline on my article about Lee Emerson .
  6. ^ Billboard - 1977 1 22 NASHVILLE - The Nashville Songwriters Assn. International songwriter achievement nominees have been narrowed down to ... Lola Jean Dillon ("When The Tingle Becomes A Chill") Lee Emerson ("I Thought I Heard You Call My Name"), Jerry ...
  7. ^ Billboard - 1964 Feb 8 p16 Lee Emerson In A&R Dept NASHVILLE — Starday President Don Pierce announced last week the addition of Lee Emerson as a ... As a songwriter he has had considerable