Tyler, T. Texas

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Country performer. Born June 20, 1916. Died January 23, 1972. Real name: David Luke Myrick. In 1946 became the first country act signed to independent label Four Star Records. His hit recordings included the recitation "Deck of Cards." In 1948 became one of the earliest country acts to appear at Carnegie Hall. In 1949 hosted Range Round Up, a popular Los Angeles television show.

From the description of Oral history interview with T. Texas Tyler; 1970 January 14; interview conducted by Thomas D. Warren. 1970 Jan. 14. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841349

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referencedIn Tyler, T. Texas;. Oral history interview with T. Texas Tyler; 1970 January 14; interview conducted by Thomas D. Warren. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn Southern Folklife Collection Artist Name File, 1940-2005 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection.
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Birth 1916-06-20

Death 1972-01-28

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