Bill Nettles, born William Fletcher Nettles on March 13, 1903, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, was a prominent American country singer and songwriter. He passed away on April 5, 1967, in Monroe, Louisiana. Nettles, a disabled navy veteran of World War I, was a central figure in the country music scene, particularly known for his work with his brother Norman in groups like Bill Nettles & the Dixie Blue Boys and the Nettles Brothers. These ensembles gained popularity on KWKH radio and were frequently recorded by labels such as Vocalion and Bluebird/RCA from 1937 to 1945.

Nettles is credited with writing the 1934 hit "Nobody's Darling But Mine" for Jimmie Davis, and his early recordings often featured Davis as a co-writer. His song "Have I Waited Too Long?" became Faron Young's theme song after being introduced at KWKH in 1943. Nettles played a significant role in launching the Louisiana Hayride program on KWKH in 1945, which was a precursor to the more famous auditorium show.

After moving to Monroe, Louisiana, in 1946, Nettles continued his music career, recording for Bullet and Imperial labels, and later achieving success with Mercury Records. His 1949 song "Hadacol Boogie" celebrated Dudley LeBlanc's elixir and reached #9 on the country charts. Nettles was known for writing "answer" songs and recorded several tracks for Starday Records in 1954, including the proto-rockabilly single "Wine-O Boogie"/"Gumbo Mumbo."

Nettles retired from radio and TV in 1958 but continued to make music, founding his own label, Nett Records, in Monroe, where he recorded his final works from 1965 to 1967. His contributions to country music, particularly his songwriting and radio presence, left a lasting impact on the genre.