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Norro Wilson

1938 – 2017

American singer-songwriter

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About Norro Wilson

Lived 1938 – 2017 (aged 79). Norro Wilson was an American composer, songwriter, singer-songwriter and record producer.

Norris Denton "Norro" Wilson (April 4, 1938 – June 8, 2017) was an American country music singer-songwriter, producer, and member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Wilson wrote or co-wrote numerous hit songs during more than 40 years in the industry, including songs for David Houston, Jean Shepard, Charlie Rich, Charley Pride, George Jones, and Tammy Wynette, among many others. He also produced or co-produced songs for dozens of artists, including early Reba McEntire, Joe Stampley, Margo Smith, Sara Evans, Kenny Chesney, and Shania Twain.

Earlier in his career, Wilson also charted ten singles on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Songs chart. The biggest of his three Top 40 hits was "Do It to Someone You Love" (written by Tom T. Hall) which reached No. 20 in 1970.

Discography

Albums Year Album US Country Label 1969 Dedicated To: Only You 40 Smash

Singles

2008 Inducted into Kentucky Music Hall of Fame 2018 Academy of Country Music Poet's Award

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Norris "Norro" Denton Wilson, Norris Denton Wilson, Norris D. Wilson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Norro Wilson?

American singer-songwriter (1938–2017)

When was Norro Wilson born?

Norro Wilson was born on 4 April 1938 in Scottsville.

When did Norro Wilson die?

Norro Wilson died on 8 June 2017 in Nashville.

What was Norro Wilson's occupation?

Norro Wilson was a composer, songwriter, singer-songwriter and record producer.

What nationality was Norro Wilson?

Norro Wilson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Norro Wilson

· Wikidata: Q7053372

· DBpedia: Norro Wilson

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