Webb Pierce

Quick Facts

Full Name	Webb Pierce
Occupation	Country Singer
Date Of Birth	Aug 8, 1921(1921-08-08)
Age	103
Date Of Death	1991-02-24
Birthplace	West Monroe
Country	United States
Birth City	Louisiana
Horoscope	Leo

Webb Pierce Biography

Webb Pierce is one of the most popular and richest Country Singer who was born on August 8, 1921 in West Monroe, Louisiana, United States. Country singer and honky tonk artist who recorded an unbeatable thirty-seven week chart position by releasing “In the Jailhouse Now” in the year 1955.

He starred Kitty Wells as a guest on his top ten hit single from 1957 “Oh So Many Years.”

He was married to Betty Jane Lewis in 1942.

Webb Pierce Net Worth

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

He began playing guitar at an nearby Louisiana radio station when he was fifteen. Later, he was accepted as an active part of the Grand Ole Opry.

He scored a staggering thirteen #1 country singles during his more than thirty years of career.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Webb Pierce Dating?

According to our records, Webb Pierce married to Audrey Grisham , Betty Jane Lewis. As of December 1, 2023, Webb Pierce’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Webb Ranked on the list of most popular Country Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Webb Pierce celebrates birthday on August 8 of every year.

Top Facts about Webb Pierce

1. Michael Webb Pierce was an American honky-tonk vocalist, songwriter and guitarist of the 1950s.
2. He charted more number one hits than any other country artist during the decade.
3. His biggest hit was “In the Jailhouse Now”, which charted for 37 weeks in 1955, 21 of them at number one.
4. His iconic hit “Teenage Boogie” was covered by British band T. Rex as “I Love to Boogie”.
5. He was born in West Monroe, Louisiana, USA in 1921.
6. He enlisted in the US Army Air Forces, and in 1942 he married Betty Jane Lewis.
7. He moved to KWKH-AM and joined Louisiana Hayride during its first year.
8. In 1949 he got signed to California-based 4 Star Records.
9. Success came for Pierce in 1950 when he signed with Decca Records.
10. His second single, “Wondering,” became his breakthrough hit, climbing to No. 1 early in 1952.
11. He became the most popular singer in country music; for the next four years, every single he released hit the top ten.
12. He was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry in 1952.
13. His singles spent 113 weeks at No. 1 during the 1950s.
14. He was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in October 2001.
15. He had North Hollywood tailor Nudie Cohen line two convertibles with silver dollars.

What happened to Webb Pierce?

Webb Pierce, a flamboyant singer who dominated country music in the 1950’s and 60’s, died at his home here on Sunday. He was 65 years old. He had pancreatic cancer, a family spokesman, Max Powell, said.

Is Webb Pierce in the Country Music Hall of Fame?

Pierce has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1600 Vine Street. He was inducted, posthumously, into the Country Music Hall of Fame in October 2001 and into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2008. Caught in the Webb–a Tribute to the Legendary Webb Pierce was released on Audium Records in 2001.

Is Webb Pierce dead?

February 24, 1991

Who was Webb Pierce's wife?

Wife

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