American singer
Country music singer.
Young stipulated in his will that two of his sons each get $200,000. A daughter born out of wedlock got $50,000, while one son, Robyn, whod testified against Faron in his divorce proceedings, received $1.
Elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000.
One of the founders, in 1966, of Music City News, one of country musics most respected trade journals.
Recorded and appeared on TV with legendary Nashville guitarist Hank Garland.
Wrote song "Is It So Strange" for Elvis Presley who recorded it in 1957.
