American singer and country music artist.
Born: April 12, 1925 in Rains, Utah, U.S.
Died: March 18, 2016 in Medford, Oregon, U.S. (aged 90).
Active as a recording artist from 1956 to 1970, he is known primarily for his hit single, "From a Jack to a King", a crossover hit in 1962 which reached Top 10 on the country music, adult contemporary, and Billboard Hot 100 charts.