Tommy Overstreet

Thomas Cary Overstreet

Early life Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, Overstreet grew up in both Houston and Abilene, Texas. Austin was a singing star of the 1920s and 1930s.

Career Overstreet's musical career started when he was 17, singing on country and western star Slim Willet's television show in Abilene. In the late 1950s, Overstreet started a group called The Shadows.

In 1960, Overstreet recorded in New York City at Roulette Records, with Doc Severinsen on trumpet, Sam "The Man" Taylor on saxophone, and the Ray Charles Singers singing backup.

In 1967, Overstreet was hired to manage Dot Records in Nashville, Tennessee.

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