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Gene Autry

The late Gene Autry wore his nickname “The Singing Cowboy” as well as he wore his white cowboy hat. Also affectionately known as “The Oklahoma Yodelling Cowboy”, Oklahoma-raised Autry (born Orvon Gene Autry in Tioga, Texas on September 29, 1907) richly crooned his way through radio, TV and film, starting out as as a 'singing cowboy' on Chicago radio show National Barn Dance before Hollywood came calling. After securing a career-changing part in 1934 western In Old Santa Fe, Autry enjoyed a prolific acting career, appearing in 93 movies between 1934 and 1953. As a musician, he is ...