Remembering Mel Tillis . Aug 8th 1932 Born on this day in Dover, Florida, was Mel Tillis, country music singer who scored the 1972 US #1 ‘I Ain’t Never’. His biggest success occurred in the 1970s as part of the outlaw country movement, with a long list of Top 10 hits. . Tills is also known for his hits “Good Woman Blues”, and “Coca-Cola Cowboy”. Though he always spoke with a stammer, it never affected his singing voice. Tillis died on November 19 2017 age 82.. . Lonnie Melvin Tillis (August 8, 1

Mel Tillis had an incredibly successful Country Music career both as an artist and as a songwriter. He became a member of the Grand Ole Opry and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. As far as his band is concerned, there have been several members that you'd likely recognize such as Buddy Cannon, Paul Franklin, and Hoot Hester.. Watch this video of Mel Tillis performing "I Believe in You" from the Marty Robbins Spotlight show. More FULL. VIDEOS are available at https://tinyurl.com/CF