Johnny Horton

About

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 Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording. The song was awarded the Grammy Hall of Fame Award and in 2001 ranked No. 333 of the Recording Industry Association of America’s “Songs of the Century”. His first No. 1 country song was in 1959, “When It’s Springtime in Alaska “.

Albums/Songs:

• Dvorana slávy: Country & Western
• Honky-Tonk Man
• I Can’t Forget You
• All Star Westerns
• The Unforgettable Johnny Horton
• The Spectacular Johnny Horton
• Bummin’ Around
• The Original Outlaws Johnny Horton & Friends
• Johnny Horton on Stage
• Battle of New Orleans
• More Johnny Horton Specials‐America’s Most Creative Folk Singer
• The Fantastic Johnny Horton
• Gone but Not Forgotten
• On the Road
• The Best of Johnny Horton
• Johnny Horton’s Memories
• The Legendary Johnny Horton
• All for the Love of a Girl
• Back Home
• Johnny Horton Makes History (Action Tales of Battles, Heroes, and Epic Events)
• Johnny Horton’s Greatest Hits
• Sings Free and Easy
• The Voice of Johnny Horton
• Favorites
• Johnny Horton Makes History

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