Hall of Famer Jean Shepard sings a Roger Miller song

Watch this entire show on Country Road TV's VOD platform - subscribe today right here and watch anytime! https://crtvusa.com/JeanShepard • Roger Miller was one of the most original talents country music has ever produced. Born in 1936 and raised in Oklahoma, he became famous in the 1960s for writing and performing hits like King of the Road, Dang Me, and England Swings. His songs combined country, folk, humor, and clever wordplay in a way that nobody else could quite match, earning him a reputation as a musical genius who made songwriting look effortless. Before becoming a star himself, Miller was already a successful songwriter, penning hits for artists such as Jim Reeves and Ray Price. His breakthrough came with "Dang Me" and "King of the Road," the latter winning five Grammy Awards and becoming one of the most beloved songs in country music history. What made Roger Miller special was his ability to be funny, profound, and heartbreaking all at once. Fellow musicians often spoke of him with awe, and many considered him one of the greatest songwriters Nashville ever produced. Beyond country music, he wrote songs for Disney's Robin Hood and later created the music and lyrics for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Big River. Even today, Roger Miller's influence can be heard in artists ranging from traditional country singers to folk, Americana, and comedy songwriters. He was a rare artist who could make you laugh, think, and tear up all within the same three-minute song. 🎶 #RogerMiller #KingOfTheRoad #DangMe #ClassicCountry #CountryMusicHistory #CountrySongwriter #BigRiver #CountryLegend #NashvilleSongwriter 🎸🚂🎶