Johnny Horton

January 8, 2024
Country Singer

Quick Facts

Johnny Horton
Full Name Johnny Horton
Occupation Country Singer
Date Of Birth Apr 30, 1925(1925-04-30)
Age 99
Date Of Death 1960-11-05
Birthplace Los Angeles
Country United States
Birth City California
Horoscope Aries

Johnny Horton Biography

Name Johnny Horton
Birthday Apr 30
Birth Year 1925
Place Of Birth Los Angeles
Home Town California
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Aries
Spouse Billie Jean Horton , Donna Cook
Children(s) Yanina Horton, Jeri Lynn Horton, Melody Horton

Johnny Horton is one of the most popular and richest Country Singer who was born on April 30, 1925 in Los Angeles, California, United States. The saga songs of his like “The Battle of New Orleans,” that combine the past as well as country, ignited the emergence of a new musical trend and earned him the Grammy Award for Best Country Album.

He sang the theme song for the 1960 He sang the title song for 1960 John Wayne comedy western, North to Alaska. comedy western North To Alaska.

The man was raised in Los Angeles, California, the child of sharecropping parents that split their lives between California as well as Texas.

Johnny Horton Net Worth

Net Worth $3 Million
Source Of Income Country Singer
House Living in own house.

Johnny Horton is one of the richest Country Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Johnny Horton 's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In high school, he planned to attend seminary, but he decided to drop out and moved into Alaska at the end of 1949. He returned to California and worked for the Hollywood’s Selznick Studio in the mailroom.

He won numerous Talent contests throughout Louisiana However, he didn’t have success until 1959 when he released his hit song “When It’s Springtime in Alaska (It’s Forty Below).”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Johnny Horton Dating?

According to our records, Johnny Horton married to Billie Jean Horton , Donna Cook. As of December 1, 2023, Johnny Horton’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Johnny Ranked on the list of most popular Country Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Johnny Horton celebrates birthday on April 30 of every year.

Who died with Johnny Horton?

On the night of November 4–5, 1960, Horton and two other band members, Tommy Tomlinson and Tillman Franks , were traveling from the Skyline Club in Austin, Texas, to Shreveport when they collided with an oncoming truck on a bridge near Milano in Milam County, Texas.

What was Johnny Horton's number one song?

When It’s Springtime In Alaska (It’s 40 Below)” Horton’s stint as a gold prospector in Alaska may have inspired the setting of this 1959 single. The gripping tale of lust and revenge became his first No. 1 hit.

Did Johnny Horton marry Hank widow?

She was 19. Williams died from heart failure on New Year’s Day 1953, five days before his daughter Jett Williams with Bobbie Jett was born. That September, she married country singer Johnny Horton and became important in promoting his career.

Was Johnny Horton a history teacher?

Johnny Horton: American War Balladeer Taught History Through Music. Johnny Horton, known also as “The Singing Fisherman”, led a life as adventurous and interesting as his storied songs.

Who was Johnny Horton's wife?

Wife

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