Danny Dill, born Horace Eldred Dill on September 19, 1924, in Clarksburg, Tennessee, was a prominent American country music singer and songwriter. He began his career in music while still in high school, performing publicly and eventually hitchhiking to Jackson, Tennessee, in 1943 to work at radio station WTJS. Initially, he was typecast as a comedic country character, but his career evolved significantly over the years.

Dill's breakthrough came when he partnered with Annie Lou Stockard, forming the duet "Annie Lou and Danny." They became members of the Grand Ole Opry in 1946, where they were billed as "The Sweethearts of the Grand Ole Opry." The duo recorded for Bullet Records and toured with notable artists like Hank Williams and Ernest Tubb. However, their professional partnership ended in the early 1950s, and the couple later divorced.

After leaving the Opry, Dill focused on songwriting, achieving significant success. He co-wrote the country standard "Long Black Veil" with Marijohn Wilkin in 1959, which became a hit for Lefty Frizzell and was covered by numerous artists across genres. Another major success was "Detroit City," co-written with Mel Tillis, which became a hit for Bobby Bare and others.

Dill was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1975, recognizing his contributions to country music. He continued to record and perform throughout his life, releasing concept albums and working as an emcee and commercial pitchman. Danny Dill passed away on October 23, 2008, in Davidson County, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of influential country music compositions.