Merle Kilgore Rank
About Merle Kilgore
One of the best of his era, Merle Kilgore was a seasoned American singer, songwriter, and manager. He was very interested in music as a youngster and started his career as a country music recording artist before finding significant success as a composer and co-author of the song "Ring of Fire" with June Carter. Along with this, Kilgore tasted success with a number of his albums, including "Love Has Made You Beautiful," "Just Out of Reach," and "Montgomery Mable."
His Parents
He was born to Wyatt and Gladys B. Kilgore.
Alma Mater
- C. E. Byrd High School
- Louisiana Tech University
Cause of Death
He succumbed to heart failure.
Other Facts
Kilgore was a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
He was very talented with the Acoustic guitar.
Merle Kilgore Rank
F.A.Q. about Merle Kilgore
When is his birthday?
Merle Kilgore's birthday is on August 9, 1934.
In how many days is his birthday?
Merle's birthday is in 106 days
How old was Merle when he died?
He was 70 years old.
When did he die?
He died in February 6, 2005.
How old would he be today?
Merle Kilgore would be 89 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Merle from?
He was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, U.S..