Ernest Tubb
Ernest Dale Tubb, born on February 9, 1914, near Crisp, Texas, was a pioneering American country music singer and songwriter, famously known as "The Texas Troubadour." As the youngest of five children in a sharecropping family, Tubb spent his youth working on farms across Texas. He was deeply influenced by Jimmie Rodgers, whose music inspired him to learn to sing, yodel, and play the guitar.
Tubb's early career involved singing on San Antonio radio and working various jobs to support himself. A significant turning point came in 1936 when he developed a friendship with Jimmie Rodgers' widow, Carrie Rodgers, who helped him secure a recording contract with RCA. However, his initial records were not successful. In 1939, a tonsillectomy altered his voice, ending his ability to yodel and forcing him to develop his own singing style. This change led to his success as a songwriter and performer.
In 1940, Tubb signed with Decca Records, and his sixth release, "Walking the Floor Over You," became a massive hit, selling over a million copies and marking the rise of the honky-tonk style. Tubb joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1943 and formed his band, the Texas Troubadours. He was instrumental in popularizing the electric guitar in country music, creating a vibrant sound that resonated in barrooms.
Throughout his career, Tubb recorded numerous hits, including "Waltz Across Texas" and "Blue Christmas." He also recorded duets with Loretta Lynn and supported the careers of many artists, including Hank Williams and Johnny Cash. Tubb was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1965 and is remembered as one of the most influential figures in country music history. He passed away on September 6, 1984, in Nashville, Tennessee, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of music.
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