Merle Travis

Quick Facts

Full Name	Merle Travis
Occupation	Country Singer
Date Of Birth	Nov 29, 1917(1917-11-29)
Age	107
Date Of Death	1983-10-20
Birthplace	Rosewood
Country	United States
Birth City	Kentucky
Horoscope	Scorpio

Merle Travis Biography

Merle Travis is one of the most popular and richest Country Singer who was born on November 29, 1917 in Rosewood, Kentucky, United States. He was a singer who created his own style of guitar playing called “Travis picking” which led to hits like “So Round. So Firm. So Fully Packed.”

Elvis Presley‘s guitarist who was influenced heavily by Travis, as were the Everly Brothers and many other respected artists.’s guitarist, who was heavily influenced by Travis, the Everly Brothers, and many other well-respected artists.

He was the son of a former tobacco farmer and he turned to coal mining.

Merle Travis Net Worth

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

He learned the five string banjo from his father, and from his neighbors including the father of the future Everly Brothers. Travis was able to learn picking techniques that allow bass and melody lines simultaneously.

He is the author of “Smoke!” which was a million-copy seller. Smoke! Smoke!” He wrote the million-copy-selling “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke!” for Tex Williams. His own songs like “Divorce Me C.O.D” and “Three Times Seven” entered the Billboard top ten.. His songs, including “Divorce Me C.O.D.” and “Three Times Seven,” reached the Billboard top ten.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Merle Travis Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Merle Ranked on the list of most popular Country Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Merle Travis celebrates birthday on November 29 of every year.

What happened to Merle Travis?

In 1983, Travis died of a heart attack at his Tahlequah, Oklahoma home. His body was cremated and his ashes scattered around a memorial erected to him near Drakesboro, Kentucky.

What was Merle Travis real name?

Merle Robert Travis

Is Merle Travis related to Randy Travis?

He used his real name for a while, even recording an album under it, before adopting the stage name “Randy Ray.” Eventually he changed his stage name to Randy Travis in honor of Merle Travis , one of his musical heroes. Merle Travis passed away in 1983, two years before Randy achieved success with the new moniker.

How old was Merle Travis when he died?

65 years (1917–1983)