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covered "Three Hearts in a Tangle", taking his rendition to number 2 on the country charts in 1961. Pennington continued to perform in both the
Western Rhythm Boys and another band called the Starliners. He also worked at a record store and released a
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198:" under the name Ray Starr. However, Pennington was dissatisfied with the recording, so he asked that it be withdrawn as a single. Pennington then took up record producer and
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singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for writing the song "
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band called the
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American country music singer-songwriter (1933–2020)
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Dear Lord, I've
Changed (Since I've Been Unchained)
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609:"Who's Gonna Walk the Dog (And Put Out the Cat)"
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960:"Ray Pennington – Album Discography"
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170:", and for founding the independent
1078:American country singer-songwriters
702:"(Turn Me Loose and) Let Me Swing"
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1014:"Ray Pennington – Song Highlights"
102:Singer-songwriter, record producer
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1103:People from Clay County, Kentucky
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1118:Singer-songwriters from Kentucky
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214:. He also produced for
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513:It's All in the Swing
64:Clay County, Kentucky
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238:Nashville, Tennessee
236:Pennington moved to
216:The Stanley Brothers
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496:Swingin' by Request
664:Bubbles in My Beer
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599:I'm a Ramblin' Man
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