Johnny Horton, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 1960)

Johnny Horton

American singer (1925–1960)

John LaGale Horton was an American country, honky tonk, and rockabilly musician during the 1950s. He is best known for a series of history-inspired narrative country saga songs that became international hits. His 1959 single "The Battle of New Orleans" was awarded the 1960…