Douglas Tubb
Glenn Douglas Tubb (June 29, 1935 – May 22, 2021) was an influential American songwriter and musician from San Antonio, Texas. A nephew of the legendary Ernest Tubb, Glenn Douglas Tubb made significant contributions to the country music genre over a career spanning seven decades. He was known for co-writing the Grammy-nominated song "Skip a Rope" with Jack Moran, which became a hit for Henson Cargill in 1968. Tubb also co-wrote "Home of the Blues" with Johnny Cash and "Two Story House" with Dave Lindsey and Tammy Wynette. His songwriting prowess extended to gospel music, with his song "I Talk To Jesus Every Day" recorded by Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. Tubb recorded under various names, including Glenn Douglas, and released music with Dot Records, Decca Records, MGM Records, and Mercury Records. He toured with notable artists such as Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and George Jones, and appeared on prominent platforms like The Friday Night Opry and Red Foley's Ozark Jubilee. Beyond his music career, Tubb and his wife, Dottie Snow Tubb, were ministers who broadcasted their church service, 'The Kitchen Tabernacle,' online. Tubb continued to write and perform until his passing in Nashville at the age of 85.