She won and was invited by Opry veteran Roy Acuff to tour with his troupe, where she stayed for four years. Ms. Montgomery released her debut solo album, “Melba Montgomery,” in 1963.

With a distinctive drawl and commanding vocals, Ms. Montgomery made her name in Nashville as a singer and songwriter of ...

Melba Montgomery, legendary country singer and George ... singer invited the teen to replace June Webb on his ongoing tour. After touring with Acuff for four years, Montgomery signed her first ...

Country singer Melba Montgomery has died at the age of 86 ... she was hired by artist Roy Acuff to tour with his band. Montgomery recorded a few singles for a small label but did not get much ...

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Melba Joyce Montgomery[1] was born in Iron City ... Talent content judge and musician Roy Acuff invited Montgomery to tour, which she did from 1958 until 1962.[1] She also recorded three singles for ...

Her high harmonies put an emotional charge into her work with George Jones and others. She also had solo hits, including “No Charge,” a country No. 1. By Bill Friskics-Warren Bill Friskics ...

Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Melba Montgomery, a country singer known for her duets with George Jones, Gene Pitney and Charlie Louvin, has died. She was 86. Her death was confirmed by her ...