On this date 93 years ago, on December 3, 1927, versatile Country star Ferlin Husky was born in Flat River, Missouri. His 1956 single "Gone" helped establish the Nashville Sound. He is also remembered for the gospel-themed hit "Wings of a Dove". His alter ego, Simon Crum, recorded rockabilly and novelty songs. Ferlin was an actor as well, starring in several movies. Ferlin entered the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010. He passed away a year later on March 17, 2011. | GatorRock

Ferlin Husky had a hit on this song in 1955, a decade after serving in the merchant Marines in World War II! Watch the entire Grand Old Opry Stars of the 50s series here! https://star50s.com/ | Country Road TV