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One of the ‘Greatest Songwriters of All Time,’ Nicknamed ‘The Storyteller,’ Hit No. 1 52 Years Ago With a Song That Defined Country Music

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Source: The Wenatchee World

The Country Music Hall of Famer's 1974 chart-topper arrived during a heated debate over the future of the genre.

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