About Jan Crutchfield
Lived 1938 – 2012 (aged 74). Jan Crutchfield was an American singer, songwriter and singer-songwriter.
Jan Crutchfield (February 26, 1938 – October 30, 2012) was an American country music singer and songwriter. He is best known for writing "Statue of a Fool", which was first recorded in 1969 by Jack Greene and was a No. 1 hit on the Hot Country Songs charts for him. Versions of the song by Brian Collins and Ricky Van Shelton also charted in the top 10.
Other notable compositions written by Crutchfield include "Tear Time" by Dave & Sugar and several singles by Lee Greenwood, including "She's Lying", "It Turns Me Inside Out", and "Going, Going, Gone".
Crutchfield died on October 30, 2012.
His brother, Jerry Crutchfield, was a record producer who also worked with Greenwood.
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Who was Jan Crutchfield?
American singer and songwriter
When was Jan Crutchfield born?
Jan Crutchfield was born on 26 February 1938 in Paducah.
When did Jan Crutchfield die?
Jan Crutchfield died on 1 November 2012 in Nashville.
What was Jan Crutchfield's occupation?
Jan Crutchfield was a singer, songwriter and singer-songwriter.
What nationality was Jan Crutchfield?
Jan Crutchfield was American.
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