David Houston
- MatchDavid Houston
- 100%Jack Greene
- 65%Mel Tillis
- 60%Cal Smith
- 54%Barbara Fairchild
- 50%Jeanne Pruett
- 49%Little Jimmy Dickens
- 42%George Morgan
- 41%Ned Miller
- 40%Jim Ed Brown
- 38%Hawkshaw Hawkins
Biography
9 December 1938, Bossier City, Louisiana, USA, d. 30 November 1993, Bossier City, Louisiana, USA. Houstons forefathers included Sam Houston, who fought for Texas independence from Mexico, and the Civil War general Robert E. Lee. His parents were friends of 20s singer Gene Austin, who was his godfather and encouraged his talent. Houston made his debut on The Louisiana Hayride when aged only 12. He continued with his studies and, encouraged by his manager, Tillman Franks, made a... Read more