Jack Henry Greene Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Jack Greene (January 7, 1930 – March 14, 2013) was an American country musician. Nicknamed the "Jolly Greene Giant" due to his height and deep voice, Greene was a long time member of the Grand Ole Opry. A three-time Grammy Award nominee, Greene is best known for his 1966 hit "There Goes My Everything." The song dominated the Country music charts for nearly two months in 1967 and earned Greene "Male Vocalist of the Year", "Single of the Year", "Album of the Year" and "Song of the Year" honors from the Country Music Association. Greene had a total of five #1 Country hits and three others that reached the Top Ten. Billboard magazine named Greene one of the Top 100 "Most Played Artists".
Country Music Association Award for Male Vocalist of the Year, Country Music Association Award for Single of the Year, Country Music Association Award for Album of the Year
Nominations
Country Music Association Award for Vocal Duo of the Year
TV Shows
That Gold Old Nashville Music
Star Sign
Capricorn
#
Fact
1
He was dubbed the "Jolly Green Giant," and became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1967.
2
He had his first hit in 1966 with "Ever Since My Baby Went Away", and his album "There Goes My Everything" was the top country album of the year.
3
He got his big break in 1962 as the drummer for Ernest Tubb's band, the Texas Troubadours.