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Mervin James Shiner was born in [[Bethlehem, Pennsylvania]] on February 20, 1921. He gained popularity in [[Pennsylvania]] with his mother as a country and [[gospel music|gospel]] duo on a [[radio program]]. Shiner pursued his music career in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]] and later returned to the East Coast, where he continued singing on radio shows and joined a local cowboy band. In 1949, he appeared on the television program "Hometown Frolic" and caught the attention of songwriter [[Vaughn Horton]], leading to a recording contract with [[Decca Records]].<ref>[http://www.hillbilly-music.com/artists/story/index.php?id=11919 Mervin Shiner] Hillbilly Music</ref> Several of his songs, such as "[[Why Don't You Haul Off and Love Me]]", which made the top ten on the Country & Western chart.<ref>{{cite book |title= The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition|last=Whitburn |first=Joel |authorlink=Joel Whitburn |year=2004 |publisher=Record Research |page=512}}</ref> and "[[Peter Cottontail (song)|Peter Cottontail]]," achieved success and opened doors for him, allowing him to perform with renowned artists like [[Hank Williams]] and [[Minnie Pearl]]. He appeared as himself in the 1950 film ''[[Holiday Rhythm]]''. Shiner toured extensively, especially in [[Nashville]], and throughout his career he recorded for various labels, including Decca, [[Vocalion Records|Vocalion]], [[Apex Records|Apex]], [[Coral Records|Coral]], [[RCA Victor Records|RCA Victor]], and Certron Records.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/1885128-Mervin-Shiner | title=Mervin Shiner | website=[[Discogs]] }}</ref> Shiner died in [[Tampa, Florida]] on October 23, 2023, at the age of |
Mervin James Shiner was born in [[Bethlehem, Pennsylvania]] on February 20, 1921. He gained popularity in [[Pennsylvania]] with his mother as a country and [[gospel music|gospel]] duo on a [[radio program]]. Shiner pursued his music career in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]] and later returned to the East Coast, where he continued singing on radio shows and joined a local cowboy band. In 1949, he appeared on the television program "Hometown Frolic" and caught the attention of songwriter [[Vaughn Horton]], leading to a recording contract with [[Decca Records]].<ref>[http://www.hillbilly-music.com/artists/story/index.php?id=11919 Mervin Shiner] Hillbilly Music</ref> Several of his songs, such as "[[Why Don't You Haul Off and Love Me]]", which made the top ten on the Country & Western chart.<ref>{{cite book |title= The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition|last=Whitburn |first=Joel |authorlink=Joel Whitburn |year=2004 |publisher=Record Research |page=512}}</ref> and "[[Peter Cottontail (song)|Peter Cottontail]]," achieved success and opened doors for him, allowing him to perform with renowned artists like [[Hank Williams]] and [[Minnie Pearl]]. He appeared as himself in the 1950 film ''[[Holiday Rhythm]]''. Shiner toured extensively, especially in [[Nashville]], and throughout his career he recorded for various labels, including Decca, [[Vocalion Records|Vocalion]], [[Apex Records|Apex]], [[Coral Records|Coral]], [[RCA Victor Records|RCA Victor]], and Certron Records.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/1885128-Mervin-Shiner | title=Mervin Shiner | website=[[Discogs]] }}</ref> Shiner died in [[Tampa, Florida]] on October 23, 2023, at the age of 102.<ref>{{cite web |title=Merv Shiner |url=https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tampa-fl/merv-shiner-11509687 |website=Dignity Memorial |access-date=25 October 2023}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:41, 26 October 2023
Mervin James Shiner (February 20, 1921 – October 23, 2023) was an American country singer, songwriter, and guitar player, known for his honky-tonk style.
Biography
Mervin James Shiner was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on February 20, 1921. He gained popularity in Pennsylvania with his mother as a country and gospel duo on a radio program. Shiner pursued his music career in Hollywood and later returned to the East Coast, where he continued singing on radio shows and joined a local cowboy band. In 1949, he appeared on the television program "Hometown Frolic" and caught the attention of songwriter Vaughn Horton, leading to a recording contract with Decca Records.[1] Several of his songs, such as "Why Don't You Haul Off and Love Me", which made the top ten on the Country & Western chart.[2] and "Peter Cottontail," achieved success and opened doors for him, allowing him to perform with renowned artists like Hank Williams and Minnie Pearl. He appeared as himself in the 1950 film Holiday Rhythm. Shiner toured extensively, especially in Nashville, and throughout his career he recorded for various labels, including Decca, Vocalion, Apex, Coral, RCA Victor, and Certron Records.[3] Shiner died in Tampa, Florida on October 23, 2023, at the age of 102.[4]
References
- ^ Mervin Shiner Hillbilly Music
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 512.
- ^ "Mervin Shiner". Discogs.
- ^ "Merv Shiner". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- 1921 births
- 2023 deaths
- American centenarians
- Men centenarians
- American country singer-songwriters
- Country musicians from Pennsylvania
- People from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- 20th-century American singer-songwriters
- Singer-songwriters from Pennsylvania
- Decca Records artists
- Vocalion Records artists
- Apex Records artists
- Coral Records artists
- RCA Records artists