Faron Young
Faron Young was born on February 25, 1932, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Harlan Ray and Doris Young. He graduated from Fair Park High School in 1951. Known as "The Singing Sheriff" after starring in the film Hidden Guns, Young became a prominent figure in country music from the early 1950s through the mid-1970s. His signature hits included "If You Ain’t Lovin’ (You Ain’t Livin’)" and "Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young," which established him as a honky-tonk artist. He also showcased his versatility with songs like "Hello Walls" and "It’s Four in the Morning."
Young's career began in Shreveport, where he performed with Webb Pierce and appeared on the Louisiana Hayride radio program. He signed with Capitol Records in 1952, releasing his first chart hit "Goin’ Steady" that year. Despite being drafted into the army in 1952, he continued to record and perform. After his discharge in 1954, Young achieved further success with hits like "Hello Walls," written by Willie Nelson.
Beyond his music career, Young was an entrepreneur who invested in Music Row real estate and published the influential trade paper Music City News in the 1960s. Despite his sometimes controversial career, Young was well-regarded for his outgoing personality. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000. Faron Young died on December 10, 1996, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the age of sixty-four.
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