T. Texas Tyler

T. Texas Tyler
Background information
Birth nameDavid Luke Myrick
Also known asT. Texas Tyler
Born(1916-06-20)June 20, 1916
near Mena, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 28, 1972(1972-01-28) (aged 55)
Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
GenresCountry
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1946–1954
Labels4 Star, Starday, Capitol

David Luke Myrick (June 20, 1916 – January 28, 1972),[1] known professionally as T. Texas Tyler, was an American country music singer and songwriter primarily known for his 1948 hit, "The Deck of Cards".

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1993). The Guinness Who's Who of Country Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 424. ISBN 0-85112-726-6.