Country Music Hall of Famer Mel Tillis has died. He was 85 years old. Tillis' 6-decade career includes more than 60 albums, 3 dozen Top 10 singles, and countless hits.

The Statesiders (Mel Tillis 70''s bands)- Faded Love ------I do not own the copyright to this music <br />"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

Mel Tillis is best known for his biggest hits 'Good Woman Blues,' <br />'Coca-Cola Cowboy' and 'I Ain't Never.' Throughout the '70s he achieved <br />the peak of his career success, reaching the top ten in the charts with <br />many of his singles. <br /><br />The country legend recorded the song 'In <br />The Middle Of The Night' in 1983, which reached number ten in both the <br />US Hot Country and Canadian Country charts.<br /><br />This performance was recorded live at Church Street Station in Orlando, Florida.

American country music singer, Mel Tillis, was inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007.<br /><br />Tillis wrote the song 'Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town' which was a number one hit for Kenny Rogers in 1969 in Canada and charted highly in the US & UK.<br /><br />This performance was recorded live at Church Street Station in Orlando, Florida.

<br /> NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mel Tillis, the affable longtime country star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died. A spokesman for Tillis, Don Murry Grubbs, said Tillis died early Sunday at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida. He was 85. Grubbs said Tillis battled intestinal issues since 2016 and never fully recovered. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. <br />

Mel Tillis -- Alright, I'll Sign The Papers

I would like to dedicated this song to two wonderful men who died in 2017.

Mel Tillis Live In Branson "Ruby"

Legendary country artist, Mel Tillis achieved his greatest career <br />success in the '70s when he charted with many top ten hits. Tillis' <br />achivements also include winning the CMA Award for Entertainer of the <br />Year in 1976 and being awarded the National Medal of Arts for his <br />contributions to country music in 2012.<br /><br />"I Believe In You" was <br />released in 1978 from his album of the same name, and reached number one<br /> on the US and Canadian country charts and number fourty four on the US <br />Adult/Contemporary chart that year.<br /><br />This performance was recorded live at Church Street Station in Orlando, Florida.

In 1962, Mel Tillis finally reached the success he was looking for with a string of top ten hits, including "These Lonely Hands of Mine" and "Heaven Everyday".<br /><br />In 2007, Tillis was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, as well as The Grand Ole Opry.<br /><br />This performance was recorded live at Church Street Station in Orlando, Florida.

Comedy sketch with Glenn Campbell, Mel Tillis, Jonathan Winters, Roy Acuff. If you like this video, let me know and I will make more! Be sure to rate it and leave a comment! For more great clips visit my website http://www.retro-cafe.com

Having had his initial success as a songwriter in his early career, it wasn't until the 1970s that Mel Tillis had his biggest success with a string of top 10 hits. He also won many prestigious awards such as the CMA Entertainer of the Year and a National Medal of Arts award for his contribution to country music.<br /><br />"Burning Memories", released in 1977, reached #9 on the US Country Charts and #7 on the Canadian Country Charts.<br /><br />This performance was recorded live at Church Street Station in Orlando, Florida.

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Mel Tillis Whataburger Commercials

Comedy sketch with Mel Tillis and the Honey's "We're not ones to go around spreading rumors" If you like this video, let me know and I will make more! Be sure to rate it and leave a comment! For more great clips visit my website http://www.retro-cafe.com

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Pam Tillis - One Of Those Things (1991 VHS)

Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis talk about their current tour and growing up as children of the Grand Ole Opry and being women in the industry.

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Beautiful Night · Pam Tillis

Just in Time for Christmas

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