Redd Stewart

Induction Year: 1970

Birth Name: Henry Ellis - Redd Stewart
Birth Date: May 27, 1923
Place of Birth: Ashland City, TN
Deceased: August 02, 2003

Biography

"All songs are special to me. Have recorded on Victor, King, Starday, & Hickory, & Ambridge Records. Still active in show business." Redd Stewart

Education:
completed 7th grade

Discography / Career Highlights

Career Milestones:

1935--contracted to write a song for a car dealer's commercial in Louisville, KY
1937--got job playing in Pee Wee King's band, the Golden West Cowboys
1939--moved to Nashville
1944--release of Ernest Tubb's recording of "Soldier's Last Letter"; stayed at #1 for 4 week
1947--signed a lifetime exclusive songwriting contract with Acuff-Rose Publications

Awards:

1972--Country Music Hall of Fame induction

Comments:

Was on the Grand Ole Opry for many years as a member of the Golden West Cowboys

Member of the cast of Camel Caravan show which toured South America

Started television show with Pee Wee King