Legacy of Smiley Burnette
Artists and genres Smiley Burnette directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Gene Autryartist
Willie Nelsonartist
Riders in the SkyartistRiders in the Sky is an American Western music and comedy group, which began performing in 1977. The band has released more than 40 albums, starred in a single-season, self-titled television series on CBS, wrote and starred in an NPR syndicated radio drama Riders Radio Theater, and appeared in television series and films, including as featured contributors to Ken Burns' Country Music. Their family-friendly style also appeals to children, exemplified in their recordings for Disney and Pixar. They have won two Grammy Awards and have written and performed music for major motion pictures, including "Woody's Roundup" from Toy Story 2 and Pixar's short film, For the Birds. The band also recorded companion albums for Toy Story 2 and Monsters, Inc.
Jimmy Wakelyartist
Bing Crosbyartist
Ferlin Huskyartist
Leon Russellartist
The Statler BrothersartistThe Statler Brothers were an American vocal group from Staunton, Virginia. Formed in 1955, they went on to become the opening act and backup singers for Johnny Cash, which led to their own successful career.