Cal Smith

January 9, 2024
Country Singer

Quick Facts

Cal Smith
Full Name Cal Smith
Occupation Country Singer
Date Of Birth Apr 7, 1932(1932-04-07)
Age 92
Date Of Death 2013-10-10
Birthplace Gans
Country United States
Birth City Oklahoma
Horoscope Aries

Cal Smith Biography

Name Cal Smith
Birthday Apr 7
Birth Year 1932
Place Of Birth Gans
Home Town Oklahoma
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Aries

Cal Smith is one of the most popular and richest Country Singer who was born on April 7, 1932 in Gans, Oklahoma, United States. American country singer, best known for his hit song “Country Bumpkin” in 1974. He sang “Lord Knows I am Drinking”, which was also his #1 hit.

He was hired in 1961 by He was hired by Ernest Tubb to play guitar for the Texas Troubadours in 1961. as a guitarist for the Texas Troubadours.

Darlene is his wife.

Cal Smith Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Country Singer
House Living in own house.

Cal Smith is one of the richest Country Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Cal Smith 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When he was 15 years old, he began performing at the Remember Me Cafe in San Francisco. He also worked as a truck driver and a buster, before enlisting in the military for two years.

Two Song of the Year Awards were presented to him by the Academy of Country Music, and the Country Music Association.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Cal Smith Dating?

According to our records, Cal Smith is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Cal Smith’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Cal Ranked on the list of most popular Country Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Cal Smith celebrates birthday on April 7 of every year.

Top Facts about Cal Smith

  1. Cal Smith was born on April 7, 1932 in Oklahoma.
  2. He started his music career as a member of Ernest Tubb’s band.
  3. His biggest hit was “Country Bumpkin” in 1974.
  4. The song spent six weeks at number one on the country charts.
  5. Smith had a total of eight top ten hits in his career.
  6. He was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 1974.
  7. Smith passed away on October 10, 2013 at age 81.
  8. He recorded for several labels including Kapp and MCA Records.
  9. Smith wrote songs for other artists including Dolly Parton and Jerry Lee Lewis.
  10. He won the ACM award for Top New Male Vocalist in 1974.

Is Cal Smith and Carl Smith the same person?

He passed away on Jan. 16, 2010. Carl Smith’s not to be confused with Cal Smith , an Oklahoma-born star from the ’70s and the singer of No. 1 hits “The Lord Knows I’m Drinking,” “Country Bumpkin” and “It’s Time to Pay the Fiddler.”

Who is Cal Smith's wife?

Smith and his wife, Darlene , lived in the Branson, Missouri area. Smith died in Branson on October 10, 2013. He is survived by Darlene, his son Calvin, five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

How old is Cal Smith?

81 years (1932–2013)

Who wrote the song Country Bumpkin?

Don Wayne

What happened to Cal Smith?

Cal Smith — who enjoyed a rich country career with some of the biggest hits of the 1960s and 1970s, passed away yesterday at his home near Branson, Missouri. He was 81.

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