Passages: Cal Smith: Oct 10, 2013
Cal Smith, a country hitmaker most well-known for the 1974 ACM and CMA award-winning hit ‘Country Bumpkin,” died on Thursday (Oct. 10) at the age of 81. While that chart-topper is his signature song, it’s only one part of a lengthy career that included multiple No. 1s and a run with Ernest Tubb.
‘Drinking Champagne’ was his first Top 40 hit, but a 1973 cover of Bill Anderson‘s ‘The Lord Knows I’m Drinking’ would be his first smash, reaching No. 1 on the country charts. Two more No. 1 hits would follow, including the Song of the Year at both major awards shows for the Don Wayne-penned ‘Country Bumpkin.”
Smith was living in Branson, Mo. at the time of his death. OzarksFirst.com was first to report his passing. The singer leaves behind wife Darlene, a son, five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The cause of death and funeral details have not been released. (SOURCE: Taste of Country)
‘Drinking Champagne’ was his first Top 40 hit, but a 1973 cover of Bill Anderson‘s ‘The Lord Knows I’m Drinking’ would be his first smash, reaching No. 1 on the country charts. Two more No. 1 hits would follow, including the Song of the Year at both major awards shows for the Don Wayne-penned ‘Country Bumpkin.”
Smith was living in Branson, Mo. at the time of his death. OzarksFirst.com was first to report his passing. The singer leaves behind wife Darlene, a son, five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The cause of death and funeral details have not been released. (SOURCE: Taste of Country)
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